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Hocking Hills, Ohio State Parks, Old Man's Cave, Hocking Hills
Cabin Rentals and so much more.
Holiday Coupons and
Specials in the Hocking Hills You Don't Want to Miss!
Romance in the Hocking Hills!
Check
out our Wedding Guide
Looking for roads less traveled? Try Hidden Hocking!
After hiking the Hocking Hills, you'll need a place to rest those weary feet. So
where are you going to stay tonight?
Hocking Hills
Cabin Rentals
Frontier Log Cabins
Deer Watch Cabins
White Oak Cabins
Getaway Cabins
Old Man's Cave Chalets
White Ridge Cabins
Best Nest Cabins
Martin Woods Cabins
American Heartland
Inn at Cedar Falls
A Georgian Manner
Lazy Lane Cabins
Cottage at Scenic Way
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Hills? Try these directions for finding the park!
From
Columbus, Ohio:
Take U.S. 33 East through Lancaster to Logan, Ohio and exit onto State Route
664 South
From
Cleveland, Ohio:
Take I-71 South to Columbus.
Take 270 East toward Wheeling, WV to U.S. 33 East (Lancaster Exit)
Travel East to Logan, Exit on 664 South.
From
Cincinnati, Ohio:
Take I-71 North towards Columbus.
Watch for and take State Route 56 East through Mt. Sterling.
Continue on State Route 56 East through Circleville and Laurelville to South
Bloomingville, Ohio.
In South Bloomingville take State Route 664 North approximately 4 miles to
the park.
From
Toledo, Ohio:
Take I –75 South to Findlay, get on State Route 23 to Columbus.
Take I-270 East towards Wheeling to U.S. 33 East (Lancaster Exit).
Travel East to the Logan, Exit 664 South.
From
Logan, Ohio:
Take 664 South approximately 12 miles to park area. |
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on the trail and your horse just lost a shoe? Try
Hocking Hills Tack and Supply
for all your horse needs from feeds to shoes to riding apparel. |
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Travel Adventure Guide to Southeastern Ohio |
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The Hocking Hills are quite possibly one of the most
preferred weekend destinations in the Midwest. With its grand display of
wilderness matched with the ability to nearly effortlessly find the comforts
of civilization in hundreds of cabins, cottages, inn rooms and
restaurants, this untamed region of Ohio cannot be matched. It is a
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 Hocking
Hills
Best Stays!
Welcome to Southeastern Ohio-
This last wilderness of Ohio...
The Hocking Hills are romantic and wild,
mysterious and haunting. We are cascading waterfalls, endless hiking trails, and
deep gorges. We're cabins, cottages, camping and inn rooms and an adventure close to home
and in the heart of Ohio.
This last wilderness of Ohio...
We're relaxing in a swing on the back porch with
a worn, paperback book and feeling the breeze blow off cool cheeks along
a rocky ridge above Old Man's Cave. We're
hiking in the cool sandy alcove inside Conkle's Hollow, the sweet scent of
hemlocks riding the breeze and warm, red sunsets slowly sinking into the
horizon.
This last wilderness of Ohio...
We're the Hocking Hills. Come
Visit Us. In the heart of Ohio.
Ash Cave Winter to Summer
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Star Seekers Shower Search
August 13
Starts at 8 PM
Bring a blanket or your favorite lawn chair and come on up to
the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge. Spend a night under
the stars while we watch the Persied meteor shower and explore
the planets, comets, and other mysteries of the night sky. |
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Ash Cave in January
Ash Cave in June |
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740-385-6841.
www.hockinghillspark.com
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Wanna take
pictures like this?
Here's
a great place to start! Hocking Hills' own Eric Hoffman offers some of the
finest workshops you'll ever find in the Old Bear's Den Nature Photography
Center. Upcoming classes include:
Photo by Eric Hoffman
2004 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
5 HOUR MID-WEEK - Wednesdays
Basic Photography Workshops
- FEB. 11th. - ICE & SNOW
- APR. 21st. - WILDFLOWERS &
WATERFALLS
- JUNE 9th. - SUMMER UP CLOSE
- SEPT. 15th. - SUMMERS END
- OCT. 13th. - FALL COLOR TOUR
- NOV. 17th - ARRIVAL OF WINTER
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WORKSHOPS are $69.00 per
person and include
REFRESHMENTS, SLIDE PROGRAM & HANDOUT INFO
HELD at THE OLD BEAR'S DEN
WORKSHOP CENTER
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Center can accommodate overnight guests
that bring their own bedding, sleeping bag, air mattress, and pillow
to stay in one of the open loft areas on each end of the building.
Or if you rather pitch a tent there are several primitive campsites
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
The Old
Bear's Den
Workshop Center
16961 Harble-Griffith Road
Logan, OH 43138
740 380-2039
theoldbear@hockinghills.com |
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If
you ever wanted to keep a little of the Hocking Hills with you after
your stay, Great Expectations is a A Bed and Breakfast Owner's
Dream. . . This 1892
Circa House Victorian in beautiful Logan, Ohio is for sale. All new
electric, heating and cooling with charming woodwork and original
fireplace.
1892 Victorian Home
179 South Market Street
Logan, Ohio 43138
740-380-9177
greatexpectations@hockinghills.com
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Work. Work. Work. .
Work. Work. Work.
Don't forget to squeeze a little
Romance into your life!
Okay, so Valentine's
Day is over. But there's no better excuse to romance your sweetheart than
the little taste of spring fever you've been catching in the wind! Sate your
appetite for warmer weather in the fresh air of the Hocking Hills. Enjoy the
almost-warm hint of spring with a weekend stay in the Hocking Hills and
couple good, old-fashioned pre-spring hikes. And try the Inn at Cedar Falls
for your stay. Don't put it off another day, let the Inn make it easy on
you. Here's a sample of some of the weekday packages you can treat
your sweetheart to so you can chase away the winter blues. Visit
www.hockinghillscabin.com or call
1-800-65-FALLS.
COZY COTTAGE-Quaint
cottages are tucked in the trees and say “romance”. One weeknight night for
two people, a bottle of wine in your cottage, sumptuous dinner and tummy
filled breakfast the following morning. All this for $199 during off season
and $235 during peak season.
LET ME CALL
YOU SWEETHEART-
Enjoy the simple pleasures of life with two glorious weeknights in a room, a
three-course dinner one night and a hearty breakfast both mornings. All
this for $199 during our off season and $235 during peak season.
Deer Watch Cabins
Private and secluded cabin rentals in the Hocking Hills Region of Southeast,
Ohio. Feature three log cabins ideal for weekend or weekday stays.
Watch the Ohio white-tail deer pass by your cabin
while relaxing in your hot tub.
Premier Miniature Golf
Restaurant Nearby
Caves, Waterfalls & Streams
Sandstone Terraces
Over 1000 exotic flowers
Fun for everyone
Adventure Golf
12819 State Route 664
in Logan
click here for
Outdoor Adventures
Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary adventure in the
 Hocking
Hills? Try this one, it'll send you soaring. Outdoor
Adventures specializes in Hocking Hills rock climbing, offering guided
outings in the Hocking Forest near Logan. |
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August
Hocking Hills State Park Programs
August 1
11:00
AM *HOCKING “SURVIVAL” –Join
the naturalist down at the naturalist cabin and discover a
little more about survival and orienteering through hands on fun
and experience.
August 2, 9, 16, 23,
30
11:00 AM *”HIKE THE GORGE!” - Join
the Hocking Hills State Park volunteers for a walk through the
Old Man’s Cave gorge and learn what makes this place so
special. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
August
3, 10 ,17, 24, 31
11:00
AM*THE WONDERS of OLD MAN’S CAVE - Meet the naturalist at the
Naturalist Cabin for a short hike and discover some facts about
the history of the area and the rock formations that are found
throughout the park. (10am on the 10th)
August 3, 4, 6, 10,
11, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 27, 31
2:00
PM *JUNIOR NATURALIST
For children ages 7 to 14.
- Kids, join the naturalist down at the Naturalist’s Cabin
located behind the Old Man’s Cave visitor center.
August 5, 12, 19, 26
9:00
PM *ASH CAVE NIGHT HIKE - Take a stroll under towering Hemlocks
as the magic of twilight settles on the Hocking Forests. Meet
at the parking area for Ash Cave. (Please, no pets at the night
hike.)
August 6, 20
7:00 PM *ROSE LAKE CANOE EXCURSION –
Join the naturalist and the ‘HOCKING HILLS CANOE LIVERY’ for a
naturalist guided trip around Rose Lake. The trip will take
approx. 1 hour and will cover many aspects of canoeing safely
while we search the lake for wildlife. Space is limited so you
must pre-register in person at the camp office prior to
the event! We will meet at the dam at Rose Lake.
August 7
6:00
PM FURS, FEATHERS, FEET & FANGS – Join the naturalist at the
Naturalist Cabin to discover the many special wildlife
adaptations and discuss how to search for signs of the many
species here at Hocking Hills.
August 7, 8, 14, 15,
21, 22, 28, 29
2:00
PM NATURALIST CABIN “OPEN” - Join the naturalist down at the
Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor
Center to explore and ask questions.
August 7, 14, 21, 28
9:00
PM MOVIES in the CAMPGROUND -
Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and main
shower house in the campground and enjoy a family fun movie
under the stars.
August 8
10:00
AM *SCALAWAGS & RENEGADES -
The Ohio Frontier was full of heroes and shady characters. Meet
at the Shelter House at the Rock House to hike and explore our
local history.
August 14
6:00
PM PRINTING WITH NATURE – Join the naturalist at the Naturalist
Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center to learn
how to and make your own nature prints using natural objects and
ink. All materials provided.
August 15
10:00
AM *CEDAR FALLS STROLL - Join the naturalist to explore Cedar
Falls and discover the unique natural and cultural history of
this area of the park.
August 21
11:00
AM HOCKING’S BIRDS OF PREY - Join the naturalist at the
Naturalist Cabin for a closer look at Ohio’s winged predators.
August 21
6:00 PM *STREAM STOMPIN’ – Bring
along your wading shoes and meet the naturalist at the shelter
house at Ash Cave for a closer look at some of our aquatic
residents
August 22
10:00
AM *CANTWELL’S CREATIONS - The forest and geology at Cantwell
Cliffs are some of the most diverse in the park. Meet the
naturalist at the parking area for a discovery hike through this
unique location.
August 28
8:00
AM *FEATHERED & PHOTOGRAPHED at
Lake Logan State
Park –
Come and enjoy a relaxing walk along
Evans Rd. Bring along a camera and/or a pair of
binoculars. Meet at the Evans Rd picnic area.
August 28
6:00
PM NATURE GROSSOLOGY 101 – Join the naturalist at the Naturalist
Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
August 29
10:00
AM *“RIDGETOPS & HOLLERS” - Ever wonder about the difference
between a ridgetop and a ‘holler’? Join the naturalist at Ash
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 Who
can't say they haven't gotten cabin fever in the middle of an Ohio Winter?
When the winter's got you down, the best thing to do is to get outside and
have some fun. Hocking Hills State Park offers some of the best cabin fever
busters in the state of Ohio. Folks can grab a trail-long or short-and take
off for a hike that's sure to get rid of the winter blues.
Try a shorter
route like Ash Cave or Cedar Falls but watch out for slippery spots.
If winter is in its deepest grips, the entire trail can be like one of those
plastic slides at a waterpark. You might want to try ice cleats
(attachments for the bottom of your boots with tiny, metal studs that help
you get traction in the snow) and make sure you dress warmly for the Arctic!
The wind can really blast through the cliffs! |
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Hocking Hills
State Park Programs
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Star Seekers
Shower Search August 1
Starts at 8 PM
Bring a blanket or you’re favorite lawn chair and
come on down to the field at Conkle’s Hollow. Spend a night under
the stars while we watch the Persied meteor shower and explore the
planets, comets, and other mysteries of the night sky |
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This part of Ohio is a mixture of old and new,
rugged forestlands and quaint towns. It is sprinkled with its
fair share of more than 12 state parks, three state forests and the sprawling
Wayne National Forest. Hiking, camping, fishing, horseback
riding and park naturalist programs are only a stones throw away from the many
rustic cabin and cottage rentals, campgrounds and bed and breakfast inns
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Dining
 If you're looking for fine dining, you don't have
to drive far. In Logan there are fast food restaurants on nearly every
corner and coffee shops with some of the best cups of joe around. In McArthur,
there's several good,
old-fashioned diners. If elegant meals are more to your tastes,
southeastern Ohio offers every type of dining experience from small, romantic
restaurants to large banquet facilities.
Talk about elegant! If you're looking for a
romantic addition to your Hocking Hills stay, try the Grouse Nest
Restaurant's Traveling Chef.
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Lodging
Cabins and cottages, inn rooms and hotels-In all
shapes and sizes, nearly hidden in the Appalachian hills or right off the major
highways from Columbus to Jackson, there are hundreds of accommodation
opportunities to choose from. Whether it's an authentic log cabin, modern motel
or cozy bed and breakfast inn room that catches your eye, you're sure to find a
great place to stay during your Old Man's Cave adventure.
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Shopping the Hills
From antiques to crafts, handmade quilts to candles
there's no better place to spend a day shopping in the hills.
Take
a peek down the side streets-you don't have to drive the main thoroughfare to
find a bookstore, a gift or the perfect dress. Shop us! You'll want to go
back again and again.
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State Parks and Fun Places to
Visit on your Getaway
 Hiking the parks
and beyond at Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Old Man's Cave and Moonville Tunnel are just a few of the greatest places to hit the trails.
Hocking Hills State Park
has loads of fun places to visit including their
revamped visitor center and the many programs put on by the naturalist.
And there's also canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking and horseback riding close by.
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If you plan on visiting the Hocking Hills and would like to purchase a
detailed map of the area, please contact Hocking Hills Etc.
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