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2009 Events
44th Annual Winter Hike
January 17,
2009
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 14, 2009
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 7 & 8, 2009 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 25,
2009 10 AM
Observe
nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in
beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at the parking lot at Ash Cave.
Hocking Valley Birding Trail
Presents:
International Migratory Bird
Weekend
May 8-10, 2009
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 17,
2009 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 30 & 31, 2009
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 12, 2009
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.
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