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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.

 

 

HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK
Nature Programs & Naturalist Events

April 2008 Park Programs

Saturday April 5

 

9:00 AM *CB INTRODUCTION to HOCKING VALLEY BIRDS - Build a better feeding station -

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 intro 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 & 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. Although the program is set up for certification after 3 weeks, you may attend any individual week.

 

2:00 PM *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.

Saturday April 12

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.

 

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.

Saturday April 19

 

Wildflowers & Waterfalls Hike* - 10 AM

Observe nature’s ca carpet of wildflowers and abundant waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot.

 

Hands on Habitats – 1 PM

For this event Please RSVP at (740) 385 385-8003 Ext. 213

Would you like to help and restore select Hocking Hills State Park areas to their natural state? Then join the state park Naturalist, our Athens area Urban Forester and the Division of Wildlife Communications Specialist at the big tent on the Hock Hock-Hocking Expedition trail. Located behind the park office near Old Man’s Cave. Come and help us sow the seeds for wildlife habitat! We’ll take a look at how to restore good habitat, enjoy a pancake lunch (with real Hocking Hills maple syrup) and then get our hands

dirty and work on a few habitat projects at the state park.

 

CAMERAS & CRITTERS – Saturday 5 PM

Bring your camera and join the naturalist on the Hock Hock-Hocking Expedition Trail located behind the Park Naturalist Office for a chance to photograph up close & personal some of our wilder residents.

 

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Children 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult at all programs unless otherwise stated.

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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