Field Notes

Finding just the right hiking spot is just a click away! About.com has revelead the top 5 hiking spots in the Metro area and guess what? Arabia Mountain made the cut. Read more to find out the rest! 

From rocks to riches, the complex history of the City of Lithonia is recognized with a pending nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.  The nomination is the culmination of 10 years of research and documentation on the city’s development, history and contributions to the advancement of the state and the nation.  The granite […]

The Tire Round-up is your chance to finally get rid of your unwanted tires for free! Volunteers will also be helping during the event to locate dumped tires in the AMNHA and collect them for recycling. Please see below for all of the event details. Who: This event was made possible by AMNHA partners and […]

Frederick Douglass Program flyer

“Traveling to Mars is unnecessary for an out-of-this-world experience. Just drive south to Arabia Mountain like I did…The valley forest below explodes with plant life.What I deemed fairy towers, also known as cairns, made from cemented rock mark the trail.”  Click here to read more about Alison Marchman first experience at Arabia Mountain. 

lighting of the capitol tree

We have tons of great information packed into our fall “Monadnock Monitor”. Click away to find perfect fall viewing spots, camping locations, the legacy of historic buildings, how to help local waterways, and more! 

Tripadvisor has listed Arabia Mountain as the #1 attraction in Lithonia. We need more great reviews and your photos to help spread the good news! Click the link below and follow the link see the photos that visitors have uploaded and add your own.

We would like to thank all of our visitors who share their photos of the NHA. Every day we are treated to smiling faces, bright flowers, and happy hikers on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. We’ve collected some of our favorites here to share with you and hope that you’ll be inspired to take our next […]

Crisp air, brilliant leaves, and cozy sweaters; no wonder fall is the most popular time of year! You can get the most out of the season at these picture perfect places in the NHA. From secluded lakeside retreats to mountaintop vistas you’ll always be treated to spectacular views! The NHA has many picturesque places to […]

Top 3 Scenic Fall Spots in the National Heritage Area. Crisp air, brilliant leaves, and cozy sweaters; no wonder fall is the most popular time of year! You can get the most out of the season at these picture perfect places in the NHA. From secluded lakeside retreats to mountaintop vistas you’ll always be treated to […]

This historic building in the heart of Lithonia was hiding a real treasure.  It wasn’t gold or silver but some might say it’s worth a king’s ransom today.  The Lithonia Woman’s Club has always turned heads, usually because of its beautiful granite walls and fireplace made from locally quarried stone. But the modern laminate tile […]