<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780</id><updated>2011-04-21T11:29:08.568-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hocking Hills</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>10</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-7394755185728333221</id><published>2009-05-07T08:12:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-05-07T08:12:35.006-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Cabins for Spring</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.ravenwoodcastle.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Ravenwood Castle&lt;/a&gt; - Castle Rooms and comfy cottage and cabin stays.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.goodearthcabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Good Earth Cabins &lt;/a&gt;- Hocking Hills Cabin stays with many choices from hilltop cabins to cozy cottages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.hockinghillsweddingchapels.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Georgian Manner Weddings &lt;/a&gt;and &lt;a href="http://www.ohioweddings.net/" target="_blank"&gt;Ohio Weddings&lt;/a&gt;: Southern-style romantic weddings.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.hummingbirdhillhocking.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Hummingbird Hill Cabins&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://www.hummingbirdhillohio.com/"&gt;Hummingbird Hills Ohio Cabins&lt;/a&gt;-  Old Man's Cave chalets featuring cozy cabins for the romancing couple to larger cabins for families or gatherings. Cabins are built on the side of a ridge and have multiple levels with separate sleeping areas.  On 140 acres.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.hockinghillshomestead.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Hocking Hills Homestead - &lt;/a&gt;Hocking Hills Homestead has two types of lodging-one is a restored 1800's farm-like country home and the other is the woodland cottage pictured above called the Glenwood. These two beautiful getaways help you escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy world. Soak your stress and cares away in the hot tub. In the quiet of the evening you may wish to relax before the gas log fireplace or watch your favorite show or video tape on the TV/VCR. Only one mile from Old Man's Cave with a peaceful countryside.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.pleasantvalleycabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Pleasant Valley Cabins - &lt;/a&gt;Pleasant Valley Cabins overlook a large, wooded ravine, filled with birds, wildlife and foliage. Each cabin is over 1000 sq. ft &amp;amp; sleeps 4. Queen size beds, up &amp;amp; down, are adorned w/ pillow top mattresses &amp;amp; country quilts. The great room offers a stone fireplace with comfortable furnishings as well as DirecTV with DVD. The large deck offers picturesque views, a gas grill, table &amp;amp; chairs and a 5 person Hot Spring hot tub.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.oakwoodcabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Oakwood Cabins&lt;/a&gt; - New luxury real log cabins designed for couples. Oakwood Cabins is situated on a 70 acre farm with a  stocked pond in the Hocking Hills. Only ten minutes from Ash Cave and Cedar Falls. Amenities include: hot tub on private screened porch, loft bedroom, gas log fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, TV/DVD/VCR, air conditioning and very private.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.comfortinthewoods.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Comfort in the Woods &lt;/a&gt;- Hocking Hills cabins with two spacious and secluded log cabins on 20 private acres. Both cabins have a hot tub, fully equipped kitchens and offer all the amenities of home.  Within 5 miles of Old Man's Cave and Cedar Falls!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.greatescapecabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Great Escape Cabins&lt;/a&gt; -  - Great Escape Cabins offers a choice of 7 cabins. We have surroundings that are awe-inspiring, relaxing and full of romance and adventure.  We have cozy beds, bubbling hot tubs and plenty of room to roam.  Take a peek at our cabins. . .we're sure you will find one that will bring memories that will last a lifetime!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-7394755185728333221?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/7394755185728333221/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=7394755185728333221' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/7394755185728333221'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/7394755185728333221'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2009/05/cabins-for-spring.html' title='Cabins for Spring'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-223705750624827086</id><published>2009-05-07T08:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-05-07T08:12:00.133-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird Hocking Weekend</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="center"&gt;Join the partners of the&lt;br /&gt;HOCKING VALLEY BIRDING TRAIL&lt;br /&gt;For the 4th annual&lt;br /&gt;International Migratory Bird Weekend&lt;br /&gt;May 8-10, 2009 &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div align="center"&gt;http://www.heartofhocking.com&lt;br /&gt;Join area naturalists, biologists and birding enthusiasts to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, May 10th with a weekend of events. All of these unique events are for both new birders and long time birding fans.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We have an entire weekend dedicated to our avian friends combined with great hiking through the most scenic part of Ohio. Visit us on the web at www.birdhocking.com for more details or call the individual area for specific information about their event.&lt;br /&gt;Friday May 8, 2009&lt;br /&gt;Hocking Valley Birding Trail presents;SCHOOL DAYS Celebrates International Migratory Bird Dayat Lake Hope State ParkDo you have a 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grader? Then were looking for you for an entire day dedicated to birds and the environment. Public, private and home school groups are all welcome…and best of all its free! If your school has not already been contacted please call the naturalist at (740)596-3030 or (740) 385-8003 ext.213 for more information.&lt;br /&gt;Saturday May 9, 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8:00 AM - Birds of Clear Creek Metropark&lt;br /&gt;Join the staff and volunteers to look for birds along the rugged trails of Clear Creek." Birders can visit &lt;a style="COLOR: #b3beaf; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.metroparks.net/" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.metroparks.net/&lt;/a&gt; for directions to the park etc. or call 740-969-8210 for more information about the hike.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;9 AM – Spring Migration Bird Walk at Lake Hope State Park – Join the naturalist on a premier hike through the Lake Hope region. Discover birds from the ridgetops to the lakeshore. For more information call (740) 596-3030.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;9 AM - Birding Canoe Float Down the Hocking River - Join the Hocking Hills Canoe Livery and the Clearcreek metropark naturalist for a float down the Hocking River. To make reservations (special birding trail price of $20) and more information call (740) 385-0523. Canoe float is weather-dependant and requires a minimum number of participants…so please call ahead.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1:00 PM - Saturday Birders Reception at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center Join with members of the Hocking Valley Birding Trail to explore, plan future birding outings and get tips for your next birding excursion. Many of the local birding location hosts will be on hand to answer any questions and offer help with your next outing.&lt;br /&gt;9 PM - Owl Prowl - Hocking Hills State Park, Conkle’s Hollow&lt;br /&gt;Meet the naturalist in the Conkle’s Hollow parking area to discover, look at and listen for these nocturnal avian hunters. For more information call (740) 385-8003.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sunday May 10, 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8 AM – Warblers &amp;amp; Wildflowers at Wahkeena Nature Preserve –&lt;br /&gt;Meet with preserve manager Tom Shisler to discover the unique diversity of Wahkeena. From the minute you get out of the car, this birding hotspot will not disappoint and the colorful show of wildflowers will add to the adventure. Admission: $3 per person, OHS members free and for more information call 1-800-297-1883&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8:00 AM Bird Hike on the HockHocking Adena Bikeway&lt;br /&gt;Join with Wayne National Forest biologist, Lynda Andrews, in viewing birds along the Hocking River corridor. The hike will begin at the Glen Ebon (Co. Rd. 4) intersection and proceed north toward Nelsonville. Hiking along the river through cliff faces, mature forest and agricultural fields offers the possibility of viewing a variety of birds. County Road 4 is located by turning west off of U.S. Hwy 33 at Duplers Home Sales (between Nelsonville and The Plains). Parking is available after crossing the bridge.&lt;br /&gt;For more information call 740/753-0550.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-223705750624827086?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/223705750624827086/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=223705750624827086' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/223705750624827086'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/223705750624827086'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2009/05/bird-hocking-weekend.html' title='Bird Hocking Weekend'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-595048074810337763</id><published>2009-04-17T06:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-17T06:20:36.721-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bird Hocking</title><content type='html'>Hocking Valley Birding Trail Presents: International Migratory Bird Weekend May 8-10, 2009&lt;br /&gt;Times and locations will vary…see the flier, www.birdhocking.com or the parks website for details.&lt;br /&gt;Join with several area naturalist and birders along the Hocking Valley Birding Trail route for a variety of programs, hikes and events to celebrate the return of our avian friends.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-595048074810337763?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/595048074810337763/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=595048074810337763' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/595048074810337763'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/595048074810337763'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2009/04/bird-hocking.html' title='Bird Hocking'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-8468074505537251875</id><published>2009-04-01T05:31:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-01T05:31:56.684-07:00</updated><title type='text'>April Park Programs -</title><content type='html'>Naturalist Events &amp;amp; Nature Programs  April 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Friday April 3&lt;br /&gt;10:00 AM *SCALAWAGS &amp;amp; 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Saturday April 4&lt;br /&gt;9:00 AM *TRAIL TROLLS PROJECT DAY – We will meet at Cantwell Cliffs parking area.  Bring a sack lunch and a drink and dress for the weather.  For more information about the Trail Trolls contact the naturalist office at&lt;br /&gt; (740) 385-8003.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Friday April 10&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM FLY TYING – To celebrate the annual release of trout in Rose Lake.  Take a break from fishing and Join the naturalist at the camp amphitheater to learn more about this fun and growing pastime.  We will have a short talk and demonstration on fly-fishing equipment and techniques for the beginner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Saturday April 11&lt;br /&gt;8:00 AM - *CB INTRODUCTION to HOCKING VALLEY BIRDS&lt;br /&gt;Hocking Hills Expedition Trail (Located behind the state park office) – Do you enjoy bird watching?  88 million Americans do.  Want to be a better birder or perfect your skills?  Then this is the program for you.  Based on many college level introduction to Ornithology courses this is a great way to be a better birder without all the pressure and cost.  Join the naturalist and members of the Hocking Valley Birding Trail to explore “hands on” the many fascinating aspects of our avian friends.  Everything from bird sight &amp;amp; sound identification, bird behavior and even building a better feeding station is covered.  This program is great for the long time birder, the beginner or just the family that loves to hike together.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;*CB - Attend any 3 birding programs (marked with a *CB) this spring/summer and receive a certified birder patch (While supplies last).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM *CB HOCKING’S BIRDS OF PREY- Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a closer look at Ohio’s hawks, owls, eagles and vultures. Naturalist Cabin will remain “OPEN” to explore and ask questions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Friday April 17&lt;br /&gt;8:00 PM *HISTORIC LANTERN TOUR of ASH CAVE- The mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond.  Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn this special history first hand.  We supply the lights…you supply the imagination. (Please no pets at the lantern tour)&lt;br /&gt;Saturday April 18&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;10:00 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.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-8468074505537251875?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/8468074505537251875/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=8468074505537251875' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/8468074505537251875'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/8468074505537251875'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2009/04/april-park-programs.html' title='April Park Programs -'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-5385414785875175610</id><published>2009-03-19T18:45:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-19T18:47:16.458-07:00</updated><title type='text'>New Websites to Visit:</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.hockhocking.com/"&gt;http://www.hockhocking.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.hockinghills.me/"&gt;http://www.hockinghills.me&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Find out more info on the Hocking Hills!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-5385414785875175610?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/5385414785875175610/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=5385414785875175610' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/5385414785875175610'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/5385414785875175610'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-websites-to-visit.html' title='New Websites to Visit:'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-9006512884723192055</id><published>2009-03-19T18:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-19T18:44:59.327-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hocking Hills State Park March 2009 Programs</title><content type='html'>Naturalist Programs &amp;amp; Events - March 2009&lt;br /&gt;HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK PRESENTS:&lt;br /&gt;MAPLE SUGARING in the HILLS&lt;br /&gt;Saturday &amp;amp; Sunday 7-8, 2009   Tours 12 to 4 PM&lt;br /&gt;Join us at the naturalist cabin at Old Man’s Cave for the first look and taste of the season.&lt;br /&gt;Pancake breakfast located at the Dining Lodge from 9am to 4 pm.&lt;br /&gt;(see the flier…)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Friday March 13&lt;br /&gt;3:00 PM *CEDAR FALLS STROLL - Join the naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural &amp;amp; cultural history of this area of the park.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Friday March 27&lt;br /&gt;6:30 PM WOODCOCK WATCH – Is this just another “snipe hunt”?  No.  What is an American Woodcock and why would I want to watch one?  Well…this bird has one of the most elaborate courtship rituals of many of Ohio’s avian friends and one of the most intriguing to observe.  Bring along a pair of binoculars and meet the naturalist in the Conkle’s Hollow parking lot to find out.  (Unfortunately, this bird is weather-dependent so keep your fingers crossed for clear skies.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Saturday March 28&lt;br /&gt;10:00 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.&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM HOCKING’S WILDLIFE at the CABIN– As you pass by on your hike today stop by the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave visitor center to explore and for a closer look at some of our native residents.  Naturalist will be available to explain and answer questions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Children under the age of 16 must have adult supervision at all events.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-9006512884723192055?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/9006512884723192055/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=9006512884723192055' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/9006512884723192055'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/9006512884723192055'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2009/03/hocking-hills-state-park-march-2009.html' title='Hocking Hills State Park March 2009 Programs'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-2871666987348788955</id><published>2009-02-22T05:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-22T05:21:38.798-08:00</updated><title type='text'>2009 Park Programs</title><content type='html'>Hocking Hills State Park&lt;br /&gt;Naturalist Programs &amp;amp; Events - February 2009&lt;br /&gt;Friday February 6&lt;br /&gt;6:00 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 at Ash Cave.  (Please, no pets at the night hike.)&lt;br /&gt;Saturday February 7&lt;br /&gt;10:00 AM *THE WONDERS of OLD MAN’S CAVE - Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center for a short hike and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park. &lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM HOCKING’S WILDLIFE at the CABIN– As you pass by on your hike today stop by the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center to explore and for a closer look at some of our native residents.  Naturalist will be available for discussion and to answer questions. &lt;br /&gt;Friday February 13&lt;br /&gt;10:00 AM *“TAPPING OF THE MAPLES” – It’s that time of the year.  Ever wondered where all that maple syrup comes from?  Join the naturalist at the naturalist cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center and try your hand at tapping your own tree as we prepare for the annual “Maple Sugaring in the Hills” event here at Hocking Hills March 7&amp;amp;8, 2009. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK PRESENTS:&lt;br /&gt;*THE SWEETHEARTS HIKE&lt;br /&gt;Saturday February 14, 2009   5 to 7 PM&lt;br /&gt;Take your sweetheart on a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk.  Afterwards, enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments.&lt;br /&gt;(Meet at the parking area at Ash Cave.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Friday February 20&lt;br /&gt;3:00 PM *CEDAR FALLS STROLL - Join the naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural &amp;amp; cultural history of this area of the park.&lt;br /&gt;Saturday February 21&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM *HIDDEN HOCKING: BROKEN ROCK FALLS – Come and see something off the beaten path.  Join us for a hike through Old Man’s Cave to the little visited Broken Rock Falls and see what makes this place so special.  Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.&lt;br /&gt;7:00 PM *WINTER STAR PARTY WITH Columbus Astronomical Society&lt;br /&gt;Ever viewed Saturn through a telescope?  How about the Andromeda galaxy?  Join Members of the Columbus Astronomical Society (CAS) and the naturalist at the Hocking Hills seasonal dining lodge for a night of viewing under the stars.  Come dressed for the weather.  (Weather/cloud cover permitting) &lt;br /&gt;Saturday February 28&lt;br /&gt;9:00 AM *TRAIL TROLLS PROJECT DAY – We will meet at the naturalist cabin to work on the Old Man’s Cave Trail.  Bring a sack lunch and a drink and dress for the weather.  For more information about the Trail Trolls contact the naturalist office at (740) 385-8003.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-2871666987348788955?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/2871666987348788955/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=2871666987348788955' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/2871666987348788955'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/2871666987348788955'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2009/02/2009-park-programs.html' title='2009 Park Programs'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-7950742212951177631</id><published>2008-06-24T07:54:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-24T07:55:45.072-07:00</updated><title type='text'>June Park Programs</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SGEJyB7a2DI/AAAAAAAAABM/aVhBSrUt054/s1600-h/omc68.jpg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; June 2008 Park Programs&lt;br /&gt;Ohio State Parks Layoffs: Due to a Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist layoff, this schedule has changed on June 04, 2008 to reflect the layoff. Please note the changes below.&lt;br /&gt;June 1&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;June 4,&lt;br /&gt;10:00 AM * WEEKLY 5-STAR HIKE SERIES; Old Man’s Cave– Each week we pick a new location to explore.  Meet at the visitor center.&lt;br /&gt;June 6&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM FURS, FEATHERS, FEET &amp;amp; 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&lt;br /&gt;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 at the camp office prior to the event!  We will meet at the dam at Rose Lake.&lt;br /&gt;June 7&lt;br /&gt;**Hike the Gorge for National Trail Day&lt;br /&gt;Saturday June 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;Bring along a cool drink and join Hocking Hills State Park and the Buckeye Trail Association to celebrate National Trail Day.  Meet with the Hocking Hills naturalist &amp;amp; Robert Pond (author of “Follow the Blue Blazes”) from Buckeye Trail at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. We’ll take a strenuous hike that spans roughly 6 miles of the Grandma Gatewood/Buckeye 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. 3to4 hrs). &lt;br /&gt;Don’t feel up to 6 miles?  Well then, please join us for the first mile through Old Man’s gorge and we’ll make sure you get back to the Visitor Center.&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM *SURVIVAL OHIO STYLE – Come to the naturalist cabin and put your skills to the test.  Or, just come and cheer on your favorite team!&lt;br /&gt;4:00 PM *INCREDIBLE INSECTS – Walk, creep, dig or fly.  We’ll explore them all at the campground amphitheater.&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;June 13&lt;br /&gt;10:00 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.&lt;br /&gt;June 14&lt;br /&gt;1:00 PM HOCKING’S BIRDS OF PREY - Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a closer look at Ohio’s winged predators.&lt;br /&gt;9:00 PM *HAUNTED HOCKING: Spirits of Lake Alma – Is Lake Alma really haunted or could it be something else?   Join the naturalist at the Lake Alma shelter house to explore the possibilities.  (This program does contain ghost stories…parents; you know your children best and should decide if it is appropriate. (Please, no pets at Haunted Hocking.) &lt;br /&gt;June 15&lt;br /&gt;10:00 AM *SCALAWAGS &amp;amp; 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.&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM FURS, FEATHERS, FEET &amp;amp; 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&lt;br /&gt;June 19&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM *FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES – Bring the whole family and join the naturalist for a hands-on exploration of our natural world.  Meet at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave visitor center.  Each day brings a new adventure!&lt;br /&gt;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.)&lt;br /&gt;June 20&lt;br /&gt;10:00 AM *“RIDGETOPS &amp;amp; HOLLERS” - Ever wonder about the difference between a ridgetop and a ‘holler’?  Join the naturalist at Ash Cave Parking area to find out.&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM *FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES – See the 19th for a description.&lt;br /&gt;June 21&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;4:00 PM *JEWELED DRAGONS – Join the naturalist for a closer look at Hocking’s not so mythical dragonflies &amp;amp; damselflies.  These flying, crawling &amp;amp; swimming insects lead an amazing life that we can peek in on.  Meet at the main playground in the camp (near site# 143) for a short stroll down to Rose Lake.&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;June 25&lt;br /&gt;10:00 AM * WEEKLY 5-STAR HIKE SERIES; Cedar Falls – Each week we pick a new location to explore.  Meet at the Cedar Falls trailhead.&lt;br /&gt;June 26&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM *FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES – See the 19th for a description&lt;br /&gt;9:00 PM *HISTORIC LANTERN TOUR of ASH CAVE- The mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond.  Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn this special history first hand.  We supply the lights…you supply the imagination. (Please no pets at the lantern tour)&lt;br /&gt;June 27&lt;br /&gt;2:00 PM *FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES – See the 19th for a description.&lt;br /&gt;9:00 PM CAMPFIRE ON THE EXPEDITION TRAIL – Bring along a lawn chair or blanket and come share in the fun!!&lt;br /&gt;June 28&lt;br /&gt;8:00 AM *FISHING AT ROSE LAKE – Meet the naturalist at Rose Lake Dam to try your luck at hooking a lunker in some of Rose Lake’s Fishing “Hot Spots”.  Never been fishing before?We’ll gladly show you how.&lt;br /&gt;1:00 PM HOCKING’S BIRDS OF PREY - Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a closer look at Ohio’s winged predators.&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Children 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all programs unless otherwise stated.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-7950742212951177631?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/7950742212951177631/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=7950742212951177631' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/7950742212951177631'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/7950742212951177631'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2008/06/june-park-programs.html' title='June Park Programs'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-8598519750200539746</id><published>2007-08-20T02:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-08-20T02:16:48.713-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Great Places to Stop Along the Way</title><content type='html'>With Autumn coming closer, there are many places to book your stay to see the colors in September and October. Here are just a few!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.oakwoodcabins.com/"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Oakwood Cabins - &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Romantic couple stays on 70 acres with hot tub.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="COLOR: #ecefe9; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.eaglesnestcabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Eagles Nest Cabin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt; - Perfect for couples or families, this cabin offers a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms sleeping four (a futon is available to sleep two more guests) and a six-person hot tub. The spacious living room has a 27" television set with VCR/DVD players.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a style="COLOR: #ecefe9; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.majesticvacationhomes.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Majestic Vacation Homes - &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt; Offers two different cabin rentals in the Hocking Hills region: The Majestic -Nestled into the woodland, this cozy two bedroom cabin has a hot tub, gas log fireplace and more.  The American - Private and scenic, this comfy one bedroom cabin offers a hot tub, gas log fireplace and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a style="COLOR: #ecefe9; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.bigpinecabin.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Big Pine Cabins - &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Hocking Hills cabin features magnificent all wood cathedral ceilings with beautiful yellow pine floors in the kitchen and living room. This cabin is complete and offers a comfortable living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Sleeps six and has a wrap-around deck with a clean, well- maintained hot tub.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a style="COLOR: #ecefe9; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.hockinghillshomestead.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Hocking Hills Homestead - &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Hocking Hills Homestead has two types of lodging-one is a restored 1800's farm-like country home and the other is the woodland cottage pictured above called the Glenwood. These two beautiful getaways help you escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy world. Soak your stress and cares away in the hot tub. In the quiet of the evening you may wish to relax before the gas log fireplace or watch your favorite show or video tape on the TV/VCR. Only one mile from Old Man's Cave with a peaceful countryside.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a style="COLOR: #ecefe9; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.beverlyhillscabin.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Beverly Hills Cabin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt; - Beverly Hills Cabin, a private, romantic cabin in the Hocking Hills is only 5 minutes from the Hocking Hills parks. 10 acres of forest surround the cabin which features a full kitchen, outside picnic area and a five person hot tub. Wildlife wanders the property at will. This cabin is both kid friendly and pet friendly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.frontierlogcabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Frontier Log Cabins&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt; - &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.oakwoodcabins.com/Frontierlogcabins2007/Hocking_Hills_Cabins.htm"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Hocking Hills Cabins&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;-Discover Deluxe Cabins on 40 private secluded acres - an escape. It's not just the idea of being submersed in nature that draws guests to Frontier Log Cabins in the Hocking Hills. Simply shimmering with serenity, these Hocking Hills cabins feature fully equipped kitchens, stone fireplaces and a private hot tub for each accommodation. Rustic, yet with all the upscale features you enjoy at home, these &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.oakwoodcabins.com/Hocking_Hills_Cabins.htm#Hocking"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Hocking Hills cabins&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt; are simply a step above the rest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.pleasantvalleycabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Pleasant Valley Cabins - &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;Pleasant Valley Cabins overlook a large, wooded ravine, filled with birds, wildlife and foliage. Each cabin is over 1000 sq. ft &amp; sleeps 4. Queen size beds, up &amp;amp; down, are adorned w/ pillow top mattresses &amp; country quilts. The great room offers a stone fireplace with comfortable furnishings as well as DirecTV with DVD. The large deck offers picturesque views, a gas grill, table &amp;amp; chairs and a 5 person Hot Spring hot tub. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-8598519750200539746?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/8598519750200539746/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=8598519750200539746' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/8598519750200539746'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/8598519750200539746'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2007/08/great-places-to-stop-along-way.html' title='Great Places to Stop Along the Way'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263568706926628780.post-8319537614504795281</id><published>2007-06-04T18:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-06-06T05:30:34.900-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hocking Hills - A Cool Summer Retreat</title><content type='html'>The air is a hot 92 degrees. And it's an Ohio hot. It's the kind of hot mixed with muggy dampness something akin to the initial breath of clammy air you get when you stick your head over a pot of simmering spaghetti noodles. Scorching. Humid. And painfully uncomfortable.&lt;br /&gt;Nothing seems to want to budge on either side of the black asphalt covering of the State Route 664 that takes us through Hocking Hills State Park . The leaves are in shock and simply droop green and saggy in the summer heat. The grass is browning with every beat of the sun.&lt;br /&gt;But there is one place, nearly hidden beneath the horizon of trees offering a bit of escape from an Ohio summer afternoon. Old Man’s Cave.&lt;br /&gt;It is nothing more than a deep pocket of earth, an erosion of sand left over from the ocean once covering Ohio; a bowl dug out of the earth and filled with cracks, fissures and grooves. But in describing it as such, we take away the beauty of the extraordinary plant life shoved ahead of the glaciers and left tucked into this tiny part of Ohio. Huge Hemlocks, Black Birch and Canada Yew mingle in the depths of the cool interior of the recess cave. In the center of the cave, a creek runs steadily and cascades into several beautiful waterfalls.&lt;br /&gt;It is a tiny oasis in the middle of a hot summer. It is a place to visit, tucked between a innumerable other places to hike away a boring afternoon like Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Rock House and Conkle’s Hollow. It is a wonderful place to visit for the day or even as an overnight stay.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Getting to the Hocking Hills:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;From Columbus, Ohio:Take U.S. 33 East through Lancaster to Logan, Ohio and exit onto State Route 664 South&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;From Logan, Ohio:Take 664 South approximately 12 miles to park area.&lt;br /&gt;Places to Stay:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.eaglesnestcabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Eagles Nest Cabin&lt;/a&gt; - Perfect for couples or families, this cabin offers a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms sleeping four (a futon is available to sleep two more guests) and a six-person hot tub. The spacious living room has a 27" television set with VCR/DVD players.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.majesticvacationhomes.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Majestic Vacation Homes - &lt;/a&gt;Offers two different cabin rentals in the Hocking Hills region: The Majestic -Nestled into the woodland, this cozy two bedroom cabin has a hot tub, gas log fireplace and more. The American - Private and scenic, this comfy one bedroom cabin offers a hot tub, gas log fireplace and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bigpinecabin.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Big Pine Cabins - &lt;/a&gt;Hocking Hills cabin features magnificent all wood cathedral ceilings with beautiful yellow pine floors in the kitchen and living room. This cabin is complete and offers a comfortable living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Sleeps six and has a wrap-around deck with a clean, well- maintained hot tub.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.hockinghillshomestead.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Hocking Hills Homestead - &lt;/a&gt;Hocking Hills Homestead has two types of lodging-one is a restored 1800's farm-like country home and the other is the woodland cottage pictured above called the Glenwood. These two beautiful getaways help you escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy world. Soak your stress and cares away in the hot tub. In the quiet of the evening you may wish to relax before the gas log fireplace or watch your favorite show or video tape on the TV/VCR. Only one mile from Old Man's Cave with a peaceful countryside.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.beverlyhillscabin.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Beverly Hills Cabin&lt;/a&gt; - Beverly Hills Cabin, a private, romantic cabin in the Hocking Hills is only 5 minutes from the Hocking Hills parks. 10 acres of forest surround the cabin which features a full kitchen, outside picnic area and a five person hot tub. Wildlife wanders the property at will. This cabin is both kid friendly and pet friendly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.frontierlogcabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Frontier Log Cabins&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href="http://www.pleasantvalleycabins.com/Frontierlogcabins2007/Hocking_Hills_Cabins.htm"&gt;Hocking Hills Cabins&lt;/a&gt;-Discover Deluxe Cabins on 40 private secluded acres - an escape. It's not just the idea of being submersed in nature that draws guests to Frontier Log Cabins in the Hocking Hills. Simply shimmering with serenity, these Hocking Hills cabins feature fully equipped kitchens, stone fireplaces and a private hot tub for each accommodation. Rustic, yet with all the upscale features you enjoy at home, these &lt;a href="http://www.pleasantvalleycabins.com/Hocking_Hills_Cabins.html#Hocking"&gt;Hocking Hills cabins&lt;/a&gt; are simply a step above the rest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.pleasantvalleycabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Pleasant Valley Cabins - &lt;/a&gt;Pleasant Valley Cabins overlook a large, wooded ravine, filled with birds, wildlife and foliage. Each cabin is over 1000 sq. ft &amp; sleeps 4. Queen size beds, up &amp;amp; down, are adorned w/ pillow top mattresses &amp; country quilts. The great room offers a stone fireplace with comfortable furnishings as well as DirecTV with DVD. The large deck offers picturesque views, a gas grill, table &amp;amp; chairs and a 5 person Hot Spring hot tub.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.oakwoodcabins.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Oakwood Cabins&lt;/a&gt; - New luxury real log cabins designed for couples. Oakwood Cabins is situated on a 70 acre farm with a stocked pond in the Hocking Hills. Only ten minutes from Ash Cave and Cedar Falls. Amenities include: hot tub on private screened porch, loft bedroom, gas log fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, TV/DVD/VCR, air conditioning and very private.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More information:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.heartofhocking.com/" target="_blank"&gt;The Hocking Hills Information Guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thehockinghills.org/" target="_blank"&gt;Hocking Hills Visitor Guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4263568706926628780-8319537614504795281?l=hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/feeds/8319537614504795281/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4263568706926628780&amp;postID=8319537614504795281' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/8319537614504795281'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4263568706926628780/posts/default/8319537614504795281'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://hockinghills-ohio.blogspot.com/2007/06/hocking-hills-cool-summer-retreat.html' title='Hocking Hills - A Cool Summer Retreat'/><author><name>Just Me and My Suitcase</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05669571618137126945</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lRgJiepkFGU/SgL5MVNc_BI/AAAAAAAAABc/FqN-H6j-LtQ/S220/a21crows.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
