The complex in front of the carving, as seen from directly above it. The building is Memorial Hall, with the Stone Mountain Inn behind it. I shot this photo through the security fence.
One Big Rock May 12th 2011 Stone Mountain
I spent most of today at Stone Mountain.
I first encountered it last Saturday for the laser show.
Stone Mountain is a granite monolith, the largest in the world.
This means the entire mountain is a single block of granite stuck in an area of rolling hills.
There are ... read more
North America » United States » Georgia » Stone Mountain Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
When I travel, I love the great outdoors, modern art, historical sites, good food, classic roadside attractions, and long drives in a convertible. Preferably all at once. The nickname is a tribute to a wise traveller in the Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, who proved that all you really need to cross the galaxy (and beyond) is a towel.
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