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2010 Hocking Hills Park Special Events

45th Annual Winter Hike

January 16, 2010

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 13, 2010              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 13&14, 2010           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 24, 2010                  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 7- 9, 2010

Times and locations will vary…see the flier or   www.birdhocking.com

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 16, 2010          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 29 & 30, 2010

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.

Frontier Trail Hike

November 6, 2010              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. 

Christmas in Ash Cave

December 11, 2010                   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.

 

 

 

 


Naturalist Programs & Special Events

End of August 2010

Saturday August 28

9:00 AM *TRAIL TROLLS PROJECT DAY -We will meet at Rock House trail.  Bring a sack lunch and a drink and dress for the weather.  For more information about the Trail Trolls or to sign up contact the naturalist office at (740) 385-8003 ext. 213.

9:00 PM Mystery MOVIES in the CAMPGROUND  Is it Disney, Warner brothers or MGM…? Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and find out.  Enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

Naturalist Programs & Special Events

September 2010

Thursday 2

 

10:00 AM *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.

 

2:00 PM *JEWELED DRAGONS – Join the naturalist for a closer look at Hockings not so mythical dragonflies & damselflies.  These flying, crawling & 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.

 

 

Friday 3

 

2:00 PM *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.

 

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)

 

 

Saturday 4

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.

 

2:00 PM HOCKING’S BIRDS OF PREY - Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a closer look at Ohio’s winged predators.

 

8:00 PM Mystery MOVIES in the CAMPGROUND

Is it Disney, Warner brothers or MGM…? Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and find out.  Enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

 

 

Thursday 9

 

1:00 PM FURS, FEATHERS, FEET & FANGS – Join the naturalist at the Camp Amphitheater to discover the many special wildlife adaptations and discuss how to search for signs of the many species here at Hocking Hills.

 

Friday 10

 

8:00 PM *HAUNTED HOCKING: Spirits of Rose Lake  – Is Rose Lake really haunted or could it be something else?   Join the naturalist and the Haunted Hocking “HHIT” team at the Rose Lake dam 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.) 

 

Saturday 11

 

9:00 AM *THE CREATURES OF ROSE LAKE  Join the naturalist at the Camp Shelter area to explore around Rose Lake in search of who might use Rose Lake as their home.

 

2:00 PM PRINTING WITH NATURE – Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center to learn how to make your own nature prints using natural objects and ink.  All materials provided.  Hey Kids, for a special treat bring along $10 and do your printing on your very own souvenir T-shirt.  (T-shirt not required to participate)

Thursday 16

 

2:00 PM *CEDAR FALLS STROLL - Join the naturalist to explore Cedar Falls while we discover the unique natural & cultural history of this area of the park.

 

Friday 17

 

2:00 PM HOCKING’S WILDLIFE – Join the naturalist at the camp amphitheater to explore and take a closer look at some of our native residents.  Naturalist will be available to explain and answer questions.

 

6:00 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.

 

Thursday 30

 

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.

 

 

Children under the age of 16 must have adult supervision at all events.

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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