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A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
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Just 15 minutes from Atlanta is a recreational haven for all ages and interests. Visitors can picnic while children work off energy on the playground. Anglers can bring their fishing poles to catch dinner at Alexander Lake. The park even offers archery, boat rental, geocaching, orienteering, birding and tree-climbing programs. A paved trail is open for biking, roller blading, jogging and dog-walking, while forested fitness trails are open for hiking and running.
Panola Mountain is a 100-acre granite outcrop similar to Stone Mountain, but smaller and much more pristine. Park visitors will see the outcrop and its rare ecosystem just as Native Americans did centuries ago. Reservations are required for ranger-led hikes that teach about the rare plants and animals found in this habitat.
Panola Mountain State Park is the crown jewel of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, one of only three National Heritage Areas in the state. The park’s unusual natural beauty and intriguing cultural changes are the basis for this special recognition. Over the years, this area has been home to early settlers, immigrant rock cutters, freed slaves and even Trappist monks. Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is a partnership among the state of Georgia; DeKalb, Henry and Rockdale counties; the Monastery of the Holy Spirit; and numerous communities and public-private partners. Panola has also been designated a National Natural Landmark. Learn more at www.arabiaalliance.org.
 Panola Mountain State Park Business Plan
Park Hours:
Open Daily - 7 AM to Dusk
Nature Center Hours:
8:30 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Wednesday.
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/PanolaMountain
FACILITIES:
• 1,635 Acres
• 4 Picnic Shelters ($70)
• Conference Room (seats 50, $165) and Cart Barn -- contact park for reservations
• 5 Primitive Campsites ($15) -- Half mile hike in to site. Water and restroom available in Parking Lot.
• Nature Center and Gift Shop
• 2 Fishing Lakes
THINGS TO DO & SEE:
• Hiking-- 2 miles of self-guided nature trails and 1-mile fitness trail. Guided 3.5-mile hikes to the mountain (call for reservations)
• Bicycling and Jogging -- access to 12-mile, paved Rockdale River and Arabia Mountain PATH Trail, Muddy Spokes Club
• Archery Range (fee, annual pass available, static and 3-D range)
• GeoCaching
• Orienteering
• Tree Climbs
• Fishing -- boat rental, Georgia fishing license & park permit required
• Birding
• Picnicking
• Playground
• Weddings (park approval required)
 WSB TV "Hidden Treasures" video:
- Hiking at Panola (part 1)
- Tree Climbing at Panola (part 2)
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Panola Mountain's Stewardship Saturdays 1st Saturday of Month 9 AM from Dec 7, 2013 until Mar 1, 2014
 Join us for a work day at the park once a month and help staff maintain our unique National Natural Landmark in tip top shape. Each month will be a different service project and some will allow you to see parts of the park you might have never experienced before. Please call the park in advance to register and to ensure your parking fees will be waived on the day of the event. 770-389-7801. |
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Indoor Basic ArcherySaturday, Dec 7, 2013 1 PM to 3 PM Saturday, Dec 14, 2013 10 AM to 12 PM
Saturday, Dec 14, 2013 1 PM to 3 PM
Sunday, Dec 15, 2013 10 AM to 12 PM
Sunday, Dec 15, 2013 1 PM to 3 PM
Sunday, Jan 5, 2014 10 AM to 12 PM
Sunday, Jan 5, 2014 2 PM to 4 PM
Saturday, Jan 18, 2014 10 AM to 12 PM
Saturday, Jan 18, 2014 3 PM to 5 PM
Saturday, Jan 25, 2014 10 AM to 12 PM
Saturday, Jan 25, 2014 2 PM to 4 PM
Sunday, Jan 26, 2014 10 AM to 12 PM
Sunday, Jan 26, 2014 2 PM to 4 PM
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| Don't let the cold weather keep you from shooting. Come to the nature center for indoor archery and join a certified instructor to learn the basics. All equipment provided. If you have your own equipment, cost includes an all-day archery range pass. Ages 9 and up. Arrive 15 minutes early. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Saturday Mountain Hike Saturday, Dec 7, 2013 2 PM Saturday, Dec 21, 2013 10 AM
Saturday, Jan 4, 2014 2 PM
Saturday, Jan 18, 2014 10 AM
Saturday, Feb 1, 2014 2 PM
Saturday, Feb 15, 2014 10 AM
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 Find out why Panola Mountain is such an important ecosystem during a Ranger led hike to the top of the mountain. As we twist and turn on the trail, we will see different plants and wildlife. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and water. Register in advance. Meet in Nature Center. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Home School Thursdays Thursday, Dec 12, 2013 10 AM Thursday, Jan 9, 2014 10 AM
Thursday, Jan 23, 2014 10 AM
Thursday, Feb 13, 2014 10 AM
Thursday, Feb 27, 2014 10 AM
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| Join a park ranger and other home schoolers during this educational program. We will be discussing different topics related to science and nature typically relating to the current season. Please register in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Full Moon Night Hike Saturday, Dec 14, 2013 5 PM
| Join us for an enchanted evening as we hike to the mountaintop under the full moon. We'll head out just before sunset and enjoy the stroll as the moon begins to rise. Bring flashlights, hiking boots and water. Meet at the nature center 15 minutes before each program. Participants must register and pay in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Atlanta Audubon Society Bird Walk Sunday, Dec 15, 2013 8 AM to 11 AM Sunday, Jan 26, 2014 8 AM to 11 AM
| Bring your binoculars for this gentle hike through the park's Power of Flight area. Basic identification techniques and common birds will be discussed. Good for all ages. We recommend long pants and sleeves. Meet at the Alexander Lake Area. Register in advance. Donations of birdseed are appreciated. $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Tree Top Excursions: Introduction Climb Saturday, Dec 21, 2013 1 PM Saturday, Dec 21, 2013 3 PM
| Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. Participants will use rope and harness for this moderately strenuous activity. One group will start at 1PM; another group will start at 3PM. Please arrive 15 minutes before each program. Participants must register in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Panola Mountain's First Day Hike Wednesday, Jan 1, 2014 2 PM
| Make a fresh start on the New Year. Join a park ranger on a journey by writing out, then burning, last year's burdens. Hike to the top of the mountain picturing all the great things you will accomplish in 2014. Finish around a campfire sharing hot chocolate and plans for the New Year. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Panola Unlimited Saturday, Jan 11, 2014 9 AM Saturday, Feb 1, 2014 9 AM
| Wear your hiking boots, pack a lunch and bring plenty of water for a rigorous half-day, ranger-led hike through Panola's rugged conservation area. May involve some off trail hiking. Meet at the Nature Center 15 minutes before hike departs. Ages 10 and older. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Groundhog Day Hike Sunday, Feb 2, 2014 2 PM
| Come join us and look for your shadow from the top of Panola Mountain. Join a ranger-led hike to explore our unique conservation area and learn about the unique plant communities that call granite outcrops home. Luckily no two hikes are the same with us so you are guaranteed a one-of-kind experience! Please register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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Reptile Day at Panola Mountain Saturday, Mar 15, 2014 10 AM to 3 PM | Did you know Hognose Snakes will "play dead" when they're afraid? Learn about and meet fascinating reptiles and amphibians from our own backyards and even around the world. Meet specialists and members of the Georgia Reptile Society and Georgia Herpetological Society. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801. |
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