Field Notes

Monadnock Madness – our annual celebration of hiking and the outdoors at Arabia, Panola and Stone Mountains – begins on March first, and this year we’ve added a new challenge […]

Years before NASCAR existed, on a secluded patch of land in rural Georgia, black race car drivers made history. The story of the Atlanta Stock Car Club (ASCC) has not […]

We all make plenty of resolutions at the beginning of the year: to exercise more, to eat better, to spend time outside. If you made resolutions to be more active, […]

The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (or AMNHA) spans 400 million years of natural and human history right outside of Atlanta, GA. Whether you’re just visiting for the big game […]

Welcome to the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area   The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (or AMNHA) spans 400 million years of natural and human history right outside of Atlanta, […]

Our sixth annual Monadnock Madness returns in March! With seven guided triple hikes including two full moon hikes, photography workshops and photo contest, sunset yoga and a variety of special […]

Skipping the retail frenzy for outdoor therapy on Black Friday? Here are a few activities to help you #OptOutside here in the National Heritage Area: Arabia Mountain PATH trails will get your […]

Come and see summer go out with a bang! As September sets in, thousands of yellow daisies burst into life and carpet the mountainsides in bright blooms. You wouldn’t know […]

Explore, learn, protect; Junior Ranger Day set for Sept. 30. There’s a world of activities near your backyard to help kids satisfy their curious nature while also becoming a Junior […]

Where will you be during the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017? Just east of Atlanta, you can view the solar eclipse in an open, lunar-like landscape of breathtaking beauty, peace […]

On granite monadnocks in the shimmering Atlanta sun, temperatures can be far higher than the readings on a thermometer.  Humidity and sun can take you by surprise. Here are a […]

Nothing says summertime more than climbing a tree, riding a bike, or just exploring in the woods. We’ve picked out a few outdoor adventures for you and your family to enjoy. We hope you find a favorite to enjoy again and again!