Daisy Days: Coming Soon!

Photo: Phil Varney

The daisies are blooming on Metro Atlanta’s granite giants – Arabia, Panola and Stone Mountains all harbor these beautiful flowers every fall, and this year is no exception. Since we can’t hold our normal group guided hikes, we are moving Daisy Days online! The rules are simple: starting on September 1, hike each of the three mountains and take at least one photo at each site. When you’re done, post your photos on an online passport (to be released soon) and send it in. We’ll send you a prize when we receive your passport submission. 

The yellow daisies are native to the rock outcrops of the Southeastern United States, especially in the granite formations of the Georgia Piedmont region. The metro-Atlanta area has a high concentration of the daisies, which bloom on our massive granite mountains. While these rock outcrops seem barren, especially during the scorching summers, fall and winter see a profusion of wildflowers grow out of patches of thin soil called “solution pits.” The Daisy Days Triple Hike Challenge is an opportunity to celebrate the botanical bounty growing on the rock outcrops (also called “monadnocks”) as autumn begins. Learn more about the event here.

Please remember to take safety precautions as you hike to maintain your health and the health of others. That includes cleaning your hands regularly (either by washing or hand sanitizer), wearing a mask, and staying home if you feel sick.