The
Hocking Hills State Park now features a special section of the park for learning
adventures. It is open during normal park hours. Visitors can park at the
Visitor Center (campground entrance) parking lot and walk to the Expedition
Trail.
Learning
is fun here! It's all about hands on and getting
to know nature with games and activities. Kids and adults will both love the ability to play together in the different activities.
Visitors can feed the birds, play nature cornhole games and take a peek at the hawks and owls who are full time residents of the park's care.
There are also picnic tables available.
The area is wheelchair accessible and set up so that folks of all abilities can take part in the fun.
The expedition trail offers a cool, shaded sanctuary with games. It is free and located behind the naturalist/ranger station.
There is a raptor center and hands-on activities for all ages and abilities.
Picnic areas are not reserved and there is a grill. Resident animals are easily photographed.
The Hocking Hills Region is located in the Midwest US settled into the edges of Appalachia's Southeastern Ohio. It is known for its wilderness areas, unique rock formations, cascading waterfalls, breathtaking cliff edges and the many cabins and cottages tucked into its hillsides to escape the everyday. It encompasses such natural areas as Lake Hope State Park, Wayne National Forest, Zaleski State Forest, Hocking State Forest and a few Columbus Metroparks. One of the largest visited park systems in Ohio is Hocking Hills State Park located within this region. There are over 25 miles of hiking trails including those at Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave.
