Field Notes

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Parking has been crowded at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve on the weekends. As the two main lots (the AWARE lot at 4158 Klondike Road and the Nature Center lot at 3787 […]

Monadnock Madness is known for the Triple Hike Challenge, where participants hike Arabia, Panola, and Stone Mountains in Georgia. But did you know that there’s a fourth mountain challenge as […]

Let big beautiful trees shade you as you hike or bike this spring on the coolest trails at Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area! We’ve explored the AMP and hiking trails […]

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 […]

The National Heritage Area has over 34 miles of paved trails perfect for biking. Some of the most popular trailheads are around Arabia and Panola Mountains, but did you know […]

Photo: Abby Stagna Spring is here, and the National Heritage Area has been more crowded than ever – especially at Arabia Mountain. If you’re looking for places to get outside […]

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 […]

Monadnock Madness is underway, meaning you can win prizes for exploring metro-Atlanta’s granite outcrop! Adapted for COVID-19 safety, this outdoor celebration takes place across Arabia, Kennesaw, Panola, and Stone Mountains […]

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 […]