Help The Park You Love!
Even the small things make a difference!
Jason Duncan, a local historian and genealogy researcher, put on a great “Cemetery Tour” hike to a couple of the many Stone Mountain State Park cemeteries. We had thirty people in attendance and had an enjoyable, informative hike on a gorgeous October 2023 Fall day!
Last Saturday, volunteers helped clear portions of the Stone Mountain Loop trail to improve access for emergency responders. Friends of Stone will be hosting a trail workday the first Saturday of each month. Be on the lookout for future meeting times and locations- volunteers are always welcome.
Great time with the history hike with Jason Duncan last Saturday. There were 13 people on the hike and troopers they were! We started at Garden Creek Church and then hiked for 2.5 hrs on steep, rough terrain to see Richard Sidden's homestead and his burial site. Jason's hikes are so informative and participants are always grateful for his knowledge. Thanks for being a great FSM Friend, Jason!
Get to know the faces behind Friends of Stone Mountain - Cindy Bruton, Treasurer, "I’m a mostly retired Speech Pathologist. I work 2 days a week for the Wilkes County school system. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, traveling, dancing, and yoga. I love taking my dog to Stone Mountain State Park to hike and swim. I am truly blessed to live 4 miles from the park!"
History Hike - March 1st, Saturday 10am - meet at Garden Creek Church in Stone Mountain State Park
Join us with local historian, Jason Duncan, for an off-trail hike to explore the area where Richard Sidden lived along Garden Creek. He was born in 1828, served in the Civil War, and was married twice. He was a true mountain man who lived most of his adult life at Stone Mountain. We’ll hike to his homesite, visit his family cemetery, and check out other interesting landmarks along the way. This will be a challenging, strenuous, two-hour hike that is almost entirely off-trail, potentially with creek crossings.
Join us with local historian, Jason Duncan, for an off-trail hike to explore the area where Richard Sidden lived along Garden Creek. He was born in 1828, served in the Civil War, and was married twice. He was a true mountain man who lived most of his adult life at Stone Mountain. We’ll hike to his homesite, visit his family cemetery, and check out other interesting landmarks along the way. This will be a challenging, strenuous, two-hour hike that is almost entirely off-trail, potentially with creek crossings.
Get to know the faces of Friends of Stone Mountain - Brian Fritz, Board member "I started visiting the park 20 years ago to rock climb. It has been my pleasure to help organize stewardship projects for the park with the Carolina Climbers Coalition. When I'm not at the park I can be found; slacklining, playing pickleball, and Contra dancing."
