Field Notes

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

5 new campsites are open in Panola Mountain State Park! These sites are located next to peaceful Scout Lake and can be rented for just $15 per night.  Unplug and […]

Georgia is a big state and we need your help to monitor the health of local streams, rivers, and lakes. The Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program was created to provide citizens like […]

There are precious few buildings left in the area that were built before the Civil War. As one of the oldest properties in the NHA, the Housworth-Moseley House holds a […]