Field Notes

Join one of the biggest volunteer events of the year at Panola Mountain State Park! We’re celebrating Your State Parks Day and National Public Lands Day so we’ve set up several […]

Hidden away from the summer sun, the crane-fly orchid is blooming. Shaded by towering oaks and other hardwoods, this orchid produces several flowers on its delicate stem from mid-July through […]

Over 100 students are learning a cool equation this summer: a week of camp in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area equals fun. Through an innovative partnership between the Arabia […]

Let big beautiful trees shade you as you hike or bike this summer on our coolest trails. We’ve explored the AMP and hiking trails for areas that shelter you with […]

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Unplug and enjoy getting outside with your kids! This free and fun activity is perfect for elementary-ages children and takes less than one hour to complete. Every child who completes the hunt earns a cool prize!

Lithonia, GA – 5/11/2015 – As temperatures rise and the sunscreen comes out, the partners of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (AMNHA) are gearing up for an exhilarating line-up […]

Throughout June, you can enjoy free bicycle rental days, outdoor movies, family-friendly bike tours and even folktales around a campfire. Women who are new to cycling (or want to brush up on the basics) can also join a free class and guided ride just for them!

Thousands of visitors will discover the fascinating history and diverse environments of the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve with the help of two new kiosks. Located at the base of Arabia […]

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The metal-roofed barn on Klondike Road stops people in their tracks, especially when glowing red sunsets bathe the meadow in soft light and the hay catches the breeze. Now an […]