Aug 4, 2022
Things to Do in Lithonia
Have you visited historic Lithonia? Once the granite capital of the world, this small southern city is situated at the northern end of the National Heritage Area and offers a...
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Jul 14, 2022
Quilt Making in the Flat Rock Community
Quilt making has played an important role in the history of Flat Rock, one of the oldest Black communities in Georgia. Listen as Johnny Waits and Patricia Bryant, both descendants...
Jul 4, 2022
Beauty Pageants and Racecars: Fourth of July at the Lithonia Speedway
At a dirt-floored dance hall far from the bustling streets of Atlanta, people raced, reveled and made merry. This place was the Lithonia Speedway and the accompanying Country Club, tucked...
Jun 21, 2022
Registration Open for June South River Paddle
Paddle Details: Registration is now open for the June South River paddle, a relaxing 6.5 mile trip along the National Heritage Area’s marquee waterway. Escape from the summer heat and...
May 19, 2022
Biking at Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area | Best Spots + Trails
There are over 34 miles of trails for biking at Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, stretching from historic downtown Lithonia all the way to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit....
May 10, 2022
Hiking in the Heat
The year is heating up quickly, and it’s good to remember a few guidelines on hiking in the heat. Humidity and the sun can take you by surprise. Here are...
May 9, 2022
AWARE’s Night Owl 5K 2022
The Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE) held their annual Night Owl 5K on May 7th at Panola Mountain State Park, raising funds for year-round wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and...
May 5, 2022
Paddle the South River
Guided paddles of the South River are back for 2022! Join the South River Watershed Alliance for a series of paddles to take place on May 14, July 30 and...
Apr 28, 2022
Run the AWARE Night Owl 5K
The Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort’s (AWARE’s) 5K Run/Walk fundraiser returns on May 7th, taking place at Panola Mountain State Park. A virtual option is also available. Funds from the...
Apr 22, 2022
Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! On this day and throughout the year, we celebrate the wonder of the natural world. Today is a day to sPark action as part of National Park...
Apr 18, 2022
National Park Week 2022: sPark discovery!
Welcome to National Park Week 2022! Celebrated annually, this is a week to get outside and explore National Parks both near and far. Here in metro Atlanta, there is the...
Apr 15, 2022
Tour the Flat Rock Archives this Spring
Flat Rock is one of the oldest Black communities in Georgia. You can tour the Flat Rock Archives with Co-Founder, Johnny Waits, to experience the area’s history first-hand! You can...