Born in the lake area of central Michigan, Allen has devoted himself to the field of glass artistry.  Since 1978, he has experimented with many unique areas of glass:  cold glass, fusion, slumping, glass casting and blown glass.  His unique adventures in glass sculpture deal with current social and personal issues.  His blown glass work has an organic style of exploration and presentation.  Allen's stained glass is shown in private residences, restaurants, bars, churches and synagogues.

Allen entered glass blowing by apprenticing with a Georgia glass blower and advanced his knowledge by taking classes at the Penland School of Crafts.  Areas of concentration included:  glass decorating with Billy Bernstein, expansion of the traditional form in glass blowing and new techniques in contemporary glass casting and mold making.  Allen also enjoys the problem solving and technical aspects of setting up a glassblowing studio.  He has built or assisted in building and setting up five glassblowing studios.

This interest became an important asset when Silver Dollar City came to Atlanta.  Allen's knowledge and experience led him to Stone Mountain Park, where he worked with administration and craftsmen to develop and set up the glassblowing studio in Crossroads.  He currently holds the position of Master Glassblower.  He enjoys the fun times demonstrating glass blowing and meeting the visitors to Crossroads.

He currently shows his work in 175 shops and galleries in Canada, the United States and South America.  Allen has a private studio in Monroe, Georgia, where he produces sculpture, one-of-a-kind blown glass art pieces and a line of wholesale blown glass work which includes custom blown glass lighting. 

Set sail on a voyage into Stone Mountain Lake in your own Pedal Boat for a 30 minute excursion.

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Please note the following safety requirements:

• Everyone on board must wear a life vest.
• Someone at least 12 years old needs to be in each boat.
• Someone at least 18 years old must be present to sign a waiver for each boat.
• Maximum of two people per boat.  The only exception is if the third passenger is a child under 6 years old.
• Any age can ride as long as there is someone at least 12 years old on board (infant vests are available).     
  
  *Attraction operating schedules are subject to change based on weather, maintenance or crowd conditions.   Please pick up the daily Map & Schedule at the Crossroads Ticket Plaza or any shop or restaurant for the most current information. 

Quench your thirst with a variety of Coca-Cola products or a frozen Arctic Blast, plus popcorn, pretzels and novelty ice cream.

Adventure Center is a toy store featuring fun yet educational toys, games, and puzzles.  Our selection also includes a cool selection of toys in our special kids craft area that stimulate creativity and artistry with make-your-own kits, projects, and travel favorites.  Don’t miss our ever popular dip-your-own candle wax vats where you can color your own candles in minutes.  

Rent strollers, wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis.  Plus, purchase sunscreen, film, batteries, beverages, sunglasses and more.

Rental Type	Rental Fee	Deposit
Electric Convienence Vehicle (ECV)	$30.00	$250.00
Wheelchair	$10.00	$125.00
Single Stroller	$9.00	$100.00
Double Stroller	$13.00	$125.00

Please note that Sky Hike will reopen in the spring.

Climb to New Heights on Sky Hike

Visit Sky Hike to trek through the treetops on the nation’s largest family adventure course.  No two hikes are the same!  Your choices make each hike a new challenge while secured to the patented overhead safety system.  
 

Explore the quarter of a mile course with your kids.  Master suspended wooden bridges.  Leap from one wooden slat to another.  Balance on a single rope high above the ground.  Or climb to the top on vertical net bridges.   
 

You have control of your trek as you pick from a 12 ft. trail for beginners, a 24 ft. high trail for the somewhat courageous and the super challenge trail at nearly 40 ft. in the air (four stories high), for the true daredevil in you. 

Please note that for your safety, closed-toe shoes are required. Before experiencing the attraction please read the guest safety information posted at the entrance.

Click here to view the park's operating calendar and to search by the date of your visit to see what's open.