Guided Tours, Hikes and Other Programs in the National Heritage Area
You can always hike and bike on your own, but sometimes it’s nice to have a guide tour you through the National Heritage Area, exploring history, geology, nature and more....
You can always hike and bike on your own, but sometimes it’s nice to have a guide tour you through the National Heritage Area, exploring history, geology, nature and more....
With a new year comes new resolutions – and, we hope, more time spent outdoors and exploring Georgia’s history and nature. We put together a few ideas as you think...
As we head towards the end of 2021, we’re thinking about all the wonderful hiking opportunities winter brings. Every season in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area offers its own...
Welcome back from the holidays, and welcome to a new year! We checked in with DeKalb County’s own Ranger Alex for a few tips on hiking at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature...
Beginning with a “New Year’s Resolution Hike” on January 2nd, guided hikes, education and community events are returning to Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve after a pandemic hiatus. The...
The Monastery of the Holy Spirit’s Abbey store, closed for much of the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now open for the holidays. Hours are Monday through...
We recently completed the second community engagement event to determine the future of the Bruce Street School. This event gathered feedback, artifacts, and stories that will go towards shaping the...
While FIFA and the 2026 World Cup are in Georgia, let’s dive into the history of Atlanta soccer, which began right here in the Heritage Area in Lithonia with Scottish...
Due to inclement weather, the planned community engagement event at the historic Bruce Street School is being moved from Saturday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 12, 1-4pm at 2449 Bruce...
Above: People take part in the first community feedback session to shape the future of the Bruce Street School ruins. The second community engagement session will take place on Sunday,...
Have you visited historic Lithonia? Once the granite capital of the world, this small southern city is situated at the northern end of the National Heritage Area and offers a...