Mar 12, 2021
Best Bike Trails at Arabia Mountain
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...
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Mar 10, 2021
Where to Park at Arabia Mountain
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...
Mar 10, 2021
Discover Historic Flat Rock in Dekalb County
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...
Mar 10, 2021
Monadnock Madness: First to Finish
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,...
Mar 3, 2021
Discover the Flat Rock Archives: Preserving and Sharing Rural African-American History in Georgia
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...
Mar 3, 2021
Have you visited Lorraine Park and Trailhead?
Have you visited Lorraine Park and Trailhead in Rockdale County? Located at 3465 Highway 138, Lorraine Park is connected to the 34-mile PATH trail system and the South River. You can...
Feb 23, 2021
Arabia Mountain PATH Expands
The popular Arabia Mountain PATH trail system has expanded yet again – a new 1.3-mile segment links Henry County to the trail! Emerging from Panola Mountain State Park, the new...
Feb 12, 2021
Lucious Sanders: A Lithonia Leader
A veteran, civil rights activist, and community organizer, Lucious Sanders made an impact on the City of Lithonia and contributed to national change. After serving in the military in WWII,...
Jan 21, 2021
Preservation in Progress at the Lyon Farm
Photo by Kelly Jordan. At the Lyon Farm, construction is moving quickly as workers continue with efforts to conserve DeKalb County’s oldest homestead. Phase II of the Lyon historic preservation...
Jan 19, 2021
Parking at Arabia Mountain
As we head into the new year, the outdoors are as important as ever for mental health, physical fitness, and enjoying Georgia’s natural beauty. We love that people are coming...
Jan 11, 2021
Preserving History: Construction Begins at the Lyon Farm
Photo by Kelly Jordan. Historic preservation efforts continue at the Lyon Farm, one of the oldest homesteads in DeKalb County and a part of the history of the African-American Flat...
Jan 6, 2021
Happy New Year! Is the National Heritage Area Open?
Photo: Riley Golden IV Remember: Even outdoors, it is important to keep COVID-19 safety in mind. Please wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands when possible, practice physical distancing, and stay...