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Atlanta people- What is that giant potato?

Hayabusa Rider

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I was flying into Atlanta the other week, and I noticed a huge mound of rock that looked like a potato sliced in half with the flat side down. It was less than ten minutes away and had one vertical cliff face. On top were several buildings and radio/TV antennas. It was weird because it was flat everywhere else. What the heck was that?
 
It's Stone Mountain. I live a few miles from it and do a lot of my bike miles in the park.
On 3,200 gorgeous acres just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, the stories of the South come to life at Stone Mountain Park. The mountain itself is the world's largest mass of exposed granite. The centerpiece of the Park -- and one of the true marvels of western engineering -- is found on the mountain's North side, where you'll see the world's largest high relief carving, depicting three heroes of the American Confederacy.
Every year, over 4 million visitors enjoy this "eighth Wonder of the World," as well as the Park's breathtaking scenery, pristine lakes, forestland, beautiful gardens and miles of nature trails. The park also features an enormous variety of recreational and entertainment facilities, including family-oriented attractions, tennis, golf, fishing, hiking and camping.

You can hike to the top along the long axis of the "potato" and can see most of metro Atlanta from the top on a clear day. It's pretty cool.

OT- Why the hell didn't you call me for a beer when you were in town dammit! :|
 
Originally posted by: Fausto
It's Stone Mountain. I live a few miles from it and do a lot of my bike miles in the park.
On 3,200 gorgeous acres just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, the stories of the South come to life at Stone Mountain Park. The mountain itself is the world's largest mass of exposed granite. The centerpiece of the Park -- and one of the true marvels of western engineering -- is found on the mountain's North side, where you'll see the world's largest high relief carving, depicting three heroes of the American Confederacy.
Every year, over 4 million visitors enjoy this "eighth Wonder of the World," as well as the Park's breathtaking scenery, pristine lakes, forestland, beautiful gardens and miles of nature trails. The park also features an enormous variety of recreational and entertainment facilities, including family-oriented attractions, tennis, golf, fishing, hiking and camping.

You can hike to the top along the long axis of the "potato" and can see most of metro Atlanta from the top on a clear day. It's pretty cool.

OT- Why the hell didn't you call me for a beer when you were in town dammit! :|

Thanks guys, that is indeed it.

Sorry Fausto, I thought of you, but I was there just a bit less than an hour, to change planes. If I am able to work flights out next time, I might have a couple hours to get crocked...er have a few 😉
 
i never heard it called a giant potato before

i thought maybe it was something up in marietta near the Big Chicken 😕
 
Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Originally posted by: Fausto
It's Stone Mountain. I live a few miles from it and do a lot of my bike miles in the park.
On 3,200 gorgeous acres just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, the stories of the South come to life at Stone Mountain Park. The mountain itself is the world's largest mass of exposed granite. The centerpiece of the Park -- and one of the true marvels of western engineering -- is found on the mountain's North side, where you'll see the world's largest high relief carving, depicting three heroes of the American Confederacy.
Every year, over 4 million visitors enjoy this "eighth Wonder of the World," as well as the Park's breathtaking scenery, pristine lakes, forestland, beautiful gardens and miles of nature trails. The park also features an enormous variety of recreational and entertainment facilities, including family-oriented attractions, tennis, golf, fishing, hiking and camping.

You can hike to the top along the long axis of the "potato" and can see most of metro Atlanta from the top on a clear day. It's pretty cool.

OT- Why the hell didn't you call me for a beer when you were in town dammit! :|

Thanks guys, that is indeed it.

Sorry Fausto, I thought of you, but I was there just a bit less than an hour, to change planes. If I am able to work flights out next time, I might have a couple hours to get crocked...er have a few 😉


:brokenheart:
 
Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
I was flying into Atlanta the other week, and I noticed a huge mound of rock that looked like a potato sliced in half with the flat side down. It was less than ten minutes away and had one vertical cliff face. On top were several buildings and radio/TV antennas. It was weird because it was flat everywhere else. What the heck was that?

GIANT potato??

LOL

that's kind of funny, never heard stone mountain called that before. it's a nice hike up the mountain tho.
 
Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Originally posted by: Fausto
It's Stone Mountain. I live a few miles from it and do a lot of my bike miles in the park.
On 3,200 gorgeous acres just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, the stories of the South come to life at Stone Mountain Park. The mountain itself is the world's largest mass of exposed granite. The centerpiece of the Park -- and one of the true marvels of western engineering -- is found on the mountain's North side, where you'll see the world's largest high relief carving, depicting three heroes of the American Confederacy.
Every year, over 4 million visitors enjoy this "eighth Wonder of the World," as well as the Park's breathtaking scenery, pristine lakes, forestland, beautiful gardens and miles of nature trails. The park also features an enormous variety of recreational and entertainment facilities, including family-oriented attractions, tennis, golf, fishing, hiking and camping.

You can hike to the top along the long axis of the "potato" and can see most of metro Atlanta from the top on a clear day. It's pretty cool.

OT- Why the hell didn't you call me for a beer when you were in town dammit! :|

Thanks guys, that is indeed it.

Sorry Fausto, I thought of you, but I was there just a bit less than an hour, to change planes. If I am able to work flights out next time, I might have a couple hours to get crocked...er have a few 😉


:brokenheart:

:lips:
 
Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Originally posted by: Fausto
It's Stone Mountain. I live a few miles from it and do a lot of my bike miles in the park.
On 3,200 gorgeous acres just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, the stories of the South come to life at Stone Mountain Park. The mountain itself is the world's largest mass of exposed granite. The centerpiece of the Park -- and one of the true marvels of western engineering -- is found on the mountain's North side, where you'll see the world's largest high relief carving, depicting three heroes of the American Confederacy.
Every year, over 4 million visitors enjoy this "eighth Wonder of the World," as well as the Park's breathtaking scenery, pristine lakes, forestland, beautiful gardens and miles of nature trails. The park also features an enormous variety of recreational and entertainment facilities, including family-oriented attractions, tennis, golf, fishing, hiking and camping.

You can hike to the top along the long axis of the "potato" and can see most of metro Atlanta from the top on a clear day. It's pretty cool.

OT- Why the hell didn't you call me for a beer when you were in town dammit! :|

Thanks guys, that is indeed it.

Sorry Fausto, I thought of you, but I was there just a bit less than an hour, to change planes. If I am able to work flights out next time, I might have a couple hours to get crocked...er have a few 😉


:brokenheart:

:lips:

No tongue dammit! 😕
 
Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Originally posted by: Fausto
Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Originally posted by: Fausto
It's Stone Mountain. I live a few miles from it and do a lot of my bike miles in the park.
On 3,200 gorgeous acres just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, the stories of the South come to life at Stone Mountain Park. The mountain itself is the world's largest mass of exposed granite. The centerpiece of the Park -- and one of the true marvels of western engineering -- is found on the mountain's North side, where you'll see the world's largest high relief carving, depicting three heroes of the American Confederacy.
Every year, over 4 million visitors enjoy this "eighth Wonder of the World," as well as the Park's breathtaking scenery, pristine lakes, forestland, beautiful gardens and miles of nature trails. The park also features an enormous variety of recreational and entertainment facilities, including family-oriented attractions, tennis, golf, fishing, hiking and camping.

You can hike to the top along the long axis of the "potato" and can see most of metro Atlanta from the top on a clear day. It's pretty cool.

OT- Why the hell didn't you call me for a beer when you were in town dammit! :|

Thanks guys, that is indeed it.

Sorry Fausto, I thought of you, but I was there just a bit less than an hour, to change planes. If I am able to work flights out next time, I might have a couple hours to get crocked...er have a few 😉


:brokenheart:

:lips:

No tongue dammit! 😕


Nope! I'm a manly man 😀

 
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