Oct 7, 2021
Daisy Days 2021: That’s a Wrap, Folks!
Daisy Days 2021 has just wrapped up. Thank you to all the staff and visitors who participated in making the Triple Hike Challenge happen! The daisy bloom was, as always,...
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Oct 4, 2021
Support Pollinators in the National Heritage Area
You can help support pollinators in the National Heritage Area! Did you know that the honeybee (Apis spp., seen above) is not, in fact, native to North America? Europeans brought...
Sep 27, 2021
Daisy Days Triple Hike: Finished So Far!
We have about a week left in September, and the daisies are going strong. You can still complete the Daisy Days Triple Hike Challenge by hiking three out of four...
Sep 27, 2021
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....
Sep 20, 2021
Parking at Arabia Mountain this Fall
Parking has been crowded at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve on the weekends. The outdoors has become a welcome respite for people during the pandemic, and we love that people are coming...
Sep 20, 2021
Daisy Days Triple Hike Challenge: First to Finish!
Congratulations to Holly Badger, the first person to finish this year’s Daisy Days Triple Hike Challenge. Holly hiked Arabia, Kennesaw, and Panola Mountains to earn her prize. Daisy Days runs...
Sep 7, 2021
Slave Quarters at the Lyon Farm
Today, the Flat Rock community is one of the oldest Black communities in Georgia. The Lyon Farm is a key part of the community’s history. This historic site is the...
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...
Dec 14, 2020
Six Scenic Winter Trails
As you look to get outside this winter, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area offers dozens of trails to stay physically distant, get a breath of fresh air, and enjoy...
Jul 2, 2020
National Park Sites in Atlanta and Beyond
Summer is here, and the outdoors have proven to be a safe place to get out of the house and take a breath of fresh air, even in the midst...
Jul 1, 2020
Is Arabia Mountain Open?
Cover photo from @ladyphotosmith on Instagram. COVID-19 has impacted parks and sites throughout the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Check out our answers to all of your questions below!...
Jun 25, 2020
Volunteering at Flat Rock Archives
On Juneteenth, we joined Flat Rock Archives Co-Founder and President Johnny Waits for a virtual tour of the Flat Rock Historic Cemetery. Flat Rock is one of the oldest Black...