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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
Parking at Arabia Mountain has been very crowded recently. Here’s a guide to the best parking options and information on which lots have been overcrowded over the past few weekends....
Photo: Chad Belifanti Are you ready to rock? This March, get out and explore Georgia’s granite giants – Arabia, Panola, and Stone Mountains – during Monadnock Madness! Adapted for COVID-19...
Did you know that you can see the remnants of DeKalb County’s first public school for Black students in Lithonia, Georgia? Located on Bruce Street, the ruins of the Bruce...
Black history is the history of the National Heritage Area. Stories of African-American communities – tales of resilience, ingenuity, and perseverance – play a central role in the ongoing...
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...
Have you visited South Rockdale Community Park? This gem of a greenspace in Georgia offers some of the National Heritage Area’s most unique trails, perfect for mountain biking and horseback...
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...