Cold But Utterly Beautiful
Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park
features a wide variety of fun family activities including a sky
tram to the top of the mountain, a scenic train ride around the
mountain and a host of shops and shows. Most times of the
year they also have a laser light show. It wasn't Disneyland, but
then again, what is? We had a great time.
Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock in
Stone Mountain, Georgia. At its summit, the elevation is 1,686
feet and 825 feet above the surrounding area. The carving is
very impressive, and it makes for an odd but interesting site for
a little amusement park-like area.
Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park
features a wide variety of fun family activities including a sky
tram to the top of the mountain, a scenic train ride around the
mountain and a host of shops and shows. Most times of the
year they also have a laser light show. It wasn't Disneyland, but
then again, what is? We had a great time.
Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock in
Stone Mountain, Georgia. At its summit, the elevation is 1,686
feet and 825 feet above the surrounding area. The carving is
very impressive, and it makes for an odd but interesting site for
a little amusement park-like area.
At Night The Whole Place Is Covered In Lights
We took a family picture as we were leaving the park.
We took a family picture as we were leaving the park.
Sawyer And Dad Watch The Train Come Into
The Station (After Waiting An Hour)
The Station (After Waiting An Hour)
On Our Train Ride In The Open-Air Cars
View Of The Backside Of The Huge Quartz Monzonite
Dome They Call "Stone Mountain"
Dome They Call "Stone Mountain"
They Made Snow For A Winter Area -
Sawyer Was Disappointed Not To Go
Sawyer Was Disappointed Not To Go
Journeys
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Stone Mountain Park
The Snow Zone Was Sold Out
We didn't have snow pants - which would
really have been a requirement - but the
snow-zone section was sold out when we got
there. We were all a bit disappointed.
We didn't have snow pants - which would
really have been a requirement - but the
snow-zone section was sold out when we got
there. We were all a bit disappointed.
Stone Mountain In The Background
Kate And Sawyer Disembark The Train After
A Journey Around Stone Mountain
A Journey Around Stone Mountain
The Mountain And Its Carving
The largest bas relief sculpture in the world,
the Confederate Memorial Carving depicts
three Confederate leaders of the Civil War,
President Jefferson Davis and Generals
Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall"
Jackson (and their favorite horses,
"Blackjack", "Traveller", and "Little Sorrel",
respectively). The entire carved surface
measures 3 acres.
The largest bas relief sculpture in the world,
the Confederate Memorial Carving depicts
three Confederate leaders of the Civil War,
President Jefferson Davis and Generals
Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall"
Jackson (and their favorite horses,
"Blackjack", "Traveller", and "Little Sorrel",
respectively). The entire carved surface
measures 3 acres.
Gutzon Borglum Was Commissioned To Do The Carving
Borglum abandoned the project in 1923 (and later went on
to complete Mount Rushmore).
Borglum abandoned the project in 1923 (and later went on
to complete Mount Rushmore).
Getting Dark As The Park's Lights Come On
Thousands Of Lights Cover Everything
Sawyer And Dad Watch The Little Parade
Sawyer liked the Coca Cola Polar Bear and
wanted to find him after the parade ended.
Sawyer liked the Coca Cola Polar Bear and
wanted to find him after the parade ended.
Sawyer And Dad Grab A Picture With Santa
These Fountains Danced To Christmas Carols
Sawyer And Mommy Walk Through The
Arches Of Lights
Arches Of Lights
Sawyer Had Fun Putting His Hands In His
Pockets His Granny Petrie (Kate's
Grandmother) Would NOT Be Happy! We
Thought It Was Cute, However.
Pockets His Granny Petrie (Kate's
Grandmother) Would NOT Be Happy! We
Thought It Was Cute, However.
