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2008 Hocking Hills State Park - Year Ending

43rd 3rd Annual Winter Hike  January 19 - 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.

Sweethearts Hike  February 9 - 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.

Maple Sugaring in the Hills March 8 & 9- 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.  Free samples are available.

 

Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike  April 19   -10 AM Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at the parking lot at Ash Cave.

 

 

Frontier Trail Hike May 3 -12-4 PM  Explore the history of the Hocking Hills region with a walk back through time dramatized by costumed interpreters along Ash Cave trail. Don’t forget to check-in with the historical interpreters at Richard Roe’s History Camp to explore and learn more about Ohio’s fascinating past May 4-6, 2007. Maybe even join in and try your hand at the Frontier Trail Games on Sunday afternoon!

 

Hocking Valley Birding Trail  Presents: International Migratory Bird Weekend May 9-11 Times and locations will vary…see the flier, www.birdhocking.com or the parks website for details. 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.

 

Grandma Gatewood’s  Fall Colors Hike October 18- 1:00 PM 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. 3to4 hrs)

 

Haunted Hocking Weekend October 31 & November 1 Join with the Haunted Hocking “HIT” 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.

 

 

Christmas in Ash Cave December 13- 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.

 

 

Join the Partners of the

HOCKING VALLEY BIRDING TRAIL

For the 2nd annual

International Migratory Bird Weekend

May 11-13, 2007

Join area naturalists, biologists and birding enthusiasts to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, May 12th with a weekend of events.  All of these unique events are for both new birders and long time birding fans. 

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.


 

Friday May 11, 2007

9 PM - Owl Prowl - Hocking Hills State Park, Conkle’s Hollow

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.

 

Saturday May 12, 2007

 

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 ridgtops to the lakeshore.  For more information call (740) 596-3030. 

 

9 AM - Birding Canoe Float Down the Hocking River - Join the Hocking Hills Canoe Livery and Hocking Hills State Park 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.

 
 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 locations will be on hand to answer any questions and offer help with your next outing. Talks and demonstrations throughout the afternoon will include such programs as “Bird Feeding and Food Preferences”, “Hand Feeding Hummingbirds”, “Woodpeckers of the Hocking Valley”, “Bird Photography with ODNR photographer Mike Williams”, Waterfowl ID … and much more!!

7 PM – Raptors at Rocky Outdoor Gear Store  - Join the Hocking Hills State Park naturalist at the Boot Factory Grill for a live closer look at a few of the region’s hunters from the sky. Located on St Rt. 33 in Nelsonville and for more information call (740) 385-8003

 

Sunday May 13, 2007

 

8 AM – Warblers & Wildflowers at Wahkeena Nature Preserve – Meet with preserve manager Tom Shisler to discover the unique diversity of Wahkeena.  Admission: $3 per person, OHS members free and for more information call 1-800-297-1883.

 

8:00 A.M.  Wildcat Hollow Warbler Watch - Join Wayne National Forest wildlife biologist, Lynda Andrews, for a walk at one of the Forest's most popular hiking trails to observe and identify spring warblers.  Appropriate footwear is a must.  Meet in the trailhead parking area.  For more information call 740/753-0550.

 

2:00 PM – Turkey Tracking at Waterloo Wildlife Station – Join with area wildlife manager Dave Swanson and see how transmitters and receiving equipment are used by biologists to collect information on survival, cause of death, and reproductive success on a variety of wildlife species, including the wild turkey. For more information call (740) 589-9923.

Hocking Hills State Park areas and trails all close at dusk.

 

Need more information on the parks:

ODNR - Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Ted Strickland, Governor - Sean D. Logan, Director

614-265-6561

 

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