Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a flowering shrub found throughout eastern North America, including in Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area here in Lithonia, GA. In spring, the laurel...
We partnered with Sabrina Molu for our #PreservethePark campaign – here’s what she had to say: Are you a hike or brunch person? Saturday mornings are my favorite because that’s when...
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is home to some fragile and rare ecosystems found almost nowhere else! As we continue exploring creative ways to conserve nature, we’ve partnered with...
Have you heard about #PreservethePark at AMNHA in Lithonia, Georgia? It’s important to us to educate people about the rare landscape found at Arabia Mountain and the best ways to hike in the...
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,...
Due to the likelihood of inclement weather on Saturday, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Junior Ranger Day scavenger hunt will now be offered from Friday, April 23rd through Saturday, May...
Are you a photography fan, a casual shooter, or a professional shutterbug? The National Heritage Area is photo-ready throughout the year, with gorgeous landscapes and iconic historic sites to enjoy....
Photo: Flat Rock Archives President and Co-Founder Johnny Waits teaches kids about agriculture in Flat Rock, one of Georgia’s oldest Black communities, as part of a previous year’s Junior...
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,...
Participants in the 2020 AWARE Night Owl 5K. Credit: AWARE From April 9-18, nature enthusiasts can show their support for Georgia’s native wildlife by participating in the virtual Atlanta Wild...
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...
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...
With high visitation during COVID-19, parking has become an issue at the base of Arabia Mountain on weekends. Please consider visiting on a weekday or using our recommended parking sites.