Apr 23, 2021
Take a Tour of Flat Rock
Flat Rock is one of the oldest Black communities in Georgia and you can take a personal tour with Flat Rock Archives Co-Founder, Johnny Waits, to experience the area’s history first-hand!...
Apr 19, 2021
Military Monday: Meet Lucious Sanders
It’s Military Monday, day 3 of National Park Week 2021! We’re highlighting one of Lithonia, Georgia’s important local leaders: a veteran, civil rights activist, and community...
Apr 13, 2021
Best Bike Trails in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Springtime is here – and that means that it’s time to get outside! The National Heritage Area has over 34 miles of bike trails stretching from historic downtown Lithonia all the way to...
Apr 5, 2021
Biking in the NHA: We Want Your Photos!
The AMNHA loves cyclists! Have you biked along the Arabia Mountain PATH here in Lithonia, Georgia? We want to feature you! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing images of people enjoying...
Mar 31, 2021
Parking at Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Parking has been crowded at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve on the weekends. The outdoors has become a welcome respite for people during the pandemic, and we love that people are coming out...
Mar 22, 2021
Insider Tips for the Best Hiking at Arabia Mountain
Did you know that Arabia Mountain in Georgia is home to fragile ecosystems and species found almost nowhere else on earth? That includes a variety of rare and endangered plant species like Diamorpha,...
Mar 3, 2021
Discover the Flat Rock Archives: Preserving and Sharing Rural African-American History in Georgia
Discover the powerful history of one of Georgia’s oldest African American communities at the Flat Rock Archives. Flat Rock is an over 150-year old Black community located in DeKalb County with...
Mar 3, 2021
Have you visited Lorraine Park and Trailhead?
Have you visited Lorraine Park and Trailhead in Rockdale County? Located at 3465 Highway 138, Lorraine Park is connected to the 34-mile PATH trail system and the South River. You can hop on the...
Feb 2, 2021
Black History Month in the National Heritage Area
Black history is the history of the National Heritage Area. Stories of African-American communities – tales of resilience, ingenuity, and perseverance – play a central role in the ongoing...
Jan 29, 2021
Leave No Trace at Arabia Mountain
Did you know that Arabia Mountain is home to fragile ecosystems and species found almost nowhere else on earth? That includes a variety of rare and endangered plants, species like Diamorpha,...
Jan 19, 2021
Parking at Arabia Mountain
As we head into the new year, the outdoors are as important as ever for mental health, physical fitness, and enjoying Georgia’s natural beauty. We love that people are coming out and enjoying...
Dec 17, 2020
Holiday Hours in the NHA
Photo: Riley Golden IV Remember: Even outdoors, it is important to keep COVID-19 safety in mind. Please wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands when possible, practice physical distancing, and stay...