Apr 28, 2021
Join the Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt
Did you know that you have until Sunday, May 2nd, to finish the Junior Ranger scavenger hunt? This event is free, fun, and you’ll earn your Junior Ranger badge at the...
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Apr 23, 2021
Take a Tour of Flat Rock
Flat Rock is one of the oldest Black communities in Georgia and you can take a personal tour with Flat Rock Archives Co-Founder, Johnny Waits, to experience the area’s history...
Apr 23, 2021
World Book Day 2021 at Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
April 23rd is World Book Day, a wonderful time to celebrate reading. We love books (almost) as much as we love the National Heritage Area. Don’t forget to download or...
Apr 22, 2021
Junior Ranger Day Update!
Due to the likelihood of inclement weather on Saturday, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Junior Ranger Day scavenger hunt will now be offered from Friday, April 23rd through Saturday,...
Apr 21, 2021
Way Back Wednesday: Visit the Lithonia Country Club
It’s Way Back Wednesday, day 5 of National Park Week 2021 – and we’re going back in time to a dirt-floored music venue in then-rural Georgia. The Lithonia Country Club,...
Apr 19, 2021
Military Monday: Meet Lucious Sanders
It’s Military Monday, day 3 of National Park Week 2021! We’re highlighting one of Lithonia, Georgia’s important local leaders: a veteran, civil rights activist, and community...
Apr 15, 2021
Family Photos at Arabia Mountain
Are you a photography fan, a casual shooter, or a professional shutterbug? The National Heritage Area is photo-ready throughout the year, with gorgeous landscapes and iconic historic sites to enjoy....
Apr 13, 2021
Best Bike Trails in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
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...
Apr 7, 2021
Join us for National Junior Ranger Day
Photo: Flat Rock Archives President and Co-Founder Johnny Waits teaches kids about agriculture in Flat Rock, one of Georgia’s oldest Black communities, as part of a previous year’s Junior...
Apr 7, 2021
How to Hike at Arabia Mountain
Did you know that Arabia Mountain is home to fragile ecosystems and species found almost nowhere else on earth? That includes a variety of rare and endangered plants, species like...
Apr 5, 2021
Biking in the NHA: We Want Your Photos!
The AMNHA loves cyclists! Have you biked along the Arabia Mountain PATH here in Lithonia, Georgia? We want to feature you! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing images...
Apr 2, 2021
Monadnock Madness Passport Closing on Monday
Have you completed the Triple Hike Challenge, and hiked Kennesaw Mountain for the fourth-mountain prize? Send us your photos via the online passport before Monday, April 5th at 12pm, when the...