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Arabia Mountain

Dominated by two granite outcrops, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area offers natural wonders, compelling history and heart-pumping activity. This nationally significant landscape includes vibrant history, breathtaking beauty and intriguing cultural changes from early settlers to immigrant rock cutters, Trappist monks and one of the oldest African-American communities in Georgia.

Jun 3, 2013
Jr. Sleuths Wanted

Brush off your detective hat and head over to Panola Mountain State Park to try out the new scavenger hunt game. The goal of this free activity is to use a clue sheet to...

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Jun 3, 2013
Come Meet Our Hero

“Ranger Robby” Astrove was presented with not one but two “DeKalb Community Hero” awards. The Arabia Mountain Ranger received the Environmental Change Award, which recognizes an individual or...

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Self-Guided Bike Tour
Jun 3, 2013
Self-Guided Bike Tour

Explore a land 400 million years in the making. The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (AMNHA) is an open landscape of breathtaking beauty, peace, and wonder just east of Atlanta along I-20....

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May 13, 2013
Come Bike With Us!

A wonderland for cyclists is just 20 minutes east of Atlanta.  Meandering paths, fast paced routes, or marathon adventures await your enjoyment! Come join us in the Arabia Mountain National...

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Apr 16, 2013
Monadnock Madness 2013 Recap

We want to thank all of our volunteers, sponsors, hikers, and partners who helped make our second annual Monadnock Madness event such a huge success! All who attended had great...

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Apr 12, 2013
NHA sites named AJC best picnic spots

Fresh air, amazing landscapes, and cool shady spots abound in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. No wonder the AJC named it the best place in metro Atlanta to picnic...

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Mar 15, 2013
We Want You!

Sparkling streams, vernal pools, and inspiring forests make their home in the 2,500 acres of the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. This special place requires quite a bit of upkeep and...

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Mar 15, 2013
Primitive Camping at Panola

Grab your marshmallows and dust off your tent! Five new camping sites have been created near Scout Lake in Panola Mountain State Park. These sites are currently the only public...

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