Southeast District State Parks
Hocking Hills State Park - 50th Annual Winter
Hike
January 17, 2015 Continuous starts from 9-11 AM
Enjoy winters splendor on this 6-mile trek from
Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear
recommended. Refreshments are available at Cedar Falls for a
donation. A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Man’s Cave.
Hocking Hills State Park - Sweethearts Hike
February 14, 2015
5-7 PM
Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot. Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk. Afterwards, enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments.
Hocking Hills State Park - Maple Sugaring in the
Hills
March 7 and 8, 2015
12-4 PM
Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind
the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. Savor the taste of the season
as we boil down our local maple sap.
Discover the many methods used throughout history to make this tasty
treat.
Lake Hope State Park - Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 28th, 2015
1-3 PM
Meet at the Lake Hope Nature Center for the Annual Lake Hope Easter Egg Hunt.
(740) 596-3030
Salt Fork
State Park Easter/Spring Celebration
April 4
2:00-4:00PM
Come to the Salt Fork Campground check-in to
help celebrate the coming of spring. We will be having an egg
hunt for children of various ages, games & activities, and a meet and greet with the Easter
Bunny!
Hocking Hills State Park - Wildflowers and
Waterfalls Hike
April 18, 2015
10 AM
Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and
sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at the
parking lot at Ash Cave.
Lake Hope
State Park - Wildflower Walk
April 25,
2015
11 AM
Meet at the Lake Hope Nature Center and caravan
to a variety of wildflower hotspots throughout the park. (740)596-3030
Salt Fork
State Park- Wildflower Walk
April 25,
2015
2:00PM
Meet at the Stone House Parking Lot to hike the
Stone House Trail in search of the spring wildflowers.
Lake Hope
State Park - Youth Fishing Tournament
May 2,
2015
9-11 AM
Bring your youngsters for this free youth
fishing tournament at the Lake Hope State Park Dam. Cookout at the Lake
Hope Shelter House afterwards. (740)596-3030
Lake Hope State Park - - Migration Bird Walk
May 9, 2015
9-12 PM
Meet at the Hope Furnace parking lot in search
of spring migrants and to celebrate international migratory bird day
along the Hocking Valley Birding trail. (740)596-3030
Buckeye
Lake - Blasst
July 3,
2015
Come celebrate our nations birth with a
spectacular display of Fireworks over the lake
Lake Hope
State Park – 10th Annual Hummingbird Banding
July 11,
2015
9am-1pm
Join Hummingbird expert and researcher Allen
Chartier and learn about hummingbirds and hummingbird research. Meet at
the Lake Hope Nature Center. (740)596-3030
Blue Rock
State Park - Mark Twain Days
August 1,
2015
10-5 PM
Burr Oak
State Park - Annual Hawaii Luau
August 8,
2015
1-5 PM
Meet at the main beach for beach games, boat
rides, entertainment and food.
Salt Fork State Park - Heritage Days
August
21-22, 2015
10- 4 PM
Come on out to Salt Fork State Park to learn
about the history of the area including Salt Fork State Park. We will
have various demonstrations from local vendors who will be selling
their wares.
Hocking
Hills State Park - Indian Run Marathon
September 19, 2015
Join us for a challenging 5,10,20, 40 & 60 KM
course. For more info contact the Hocking County Tourism
association at (740) 385-9706
Tar
Hollow State Park - Mountain Heritage
September 18-20, 2015
Scioto
Trail State Park - Harvest Days
September 25-27, 2015
Blue
Rock State Park - Fall Campout
October 2-4, 2015
Scioto
Trail State Park - Halloween
October 9-11, 2015
Tar Hollow State Park - Halloween
October
16-18, 2015
Hocking Hills State Park - Grandma Gatewood
Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the
season’s colors. Meet with the naturalist at the Old Man’s Cave
Visitor Center for a strenuous hike that spans roughly 6 miles of the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be traversing the
section that runs from Old Man’s Cave to Cedar Falls and back while
enjoying the scenic beauty and cultural personality. This hike
does include several hills and steps and is not recommended for the
easily winded individual.
(Approx. 3 to 4 hrs)
Lake Hope State Park - 36th Annual
Fall Hike
October
17, 2015
10 AM
Three mile guided hikes begin at the Shelter
house and ends at the Hope Furnace with bean soup and cornbread.
Shuttles return you to your car. (740)596-3030
Dillon State Park - Halloween Campout
October 30-31 2015
Join us for this frightfully good time!
Event includes costume contest, site decorating contest, pumpkin
decorating, trick or treat, and more.
Hocking Hills State Park - Hocking Halloween Campout
October 30-November 1, 2015
Join with the Haunted Hocking “HHIT” team as
they search for the unexplained at Ash Cave or try your hand at
Pumpkin decorating. Registered campers and cabin guest can enjoy
a hayride, a family fun spooky movie, site judging, and trick or treat
at Old Man’s Cave campground. Regular camping & cabin fees
apply.
Lake
Hope State Park - R.O.A.R. Days
October 31, 2015
10-4 PM
Celebrate Appalachian Culture Through Crafts,
Music, and Food. Regional artists will demonstrate their skills and
sell their wares. (740)596-3030
Salt Fork State Park - Halloween Campout
Join us for a spooktacular good time! We
will be offering costume contest, site decorating contest, pumpkin
decorating, trick or treat,bonfire with s’mores and hot dogs and much,
much more..
Lake
Hope State Park - Fall Craft Show
November 21, 2015
10-4 PM
Hocking Hills State Park - Christmas in Ash Cave
December 12, 2015
5 – 7 PM
Step away from the hectic holiday season and
come bundled for the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to
Ash Cave. Once you arrive at the cave warm with refreshments by
an open fire. Listen to or join with our carolers, have the kids
visit with an old fashion Santa or help to decorate our Christmas tree
for wildlife.
Lake
Hope State Park - Santa and Wagon Rides
December 19, 2015
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