Hocking Hills State Park
Top 5 Experiences
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New & Unique Vacation Rental Experiences
Explore the unique charm of Hocking Hills with Cabins, Tiny Homes, A-Frames, Treehouses, and even Geodomes for a night under the stars.
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A Frames
Tree Houses
Geodomes
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Great Outdoor Experiences

Natural beauty and adventure go hand-in-hand in Hocking Hills. From hiking trails like Old Man's Cave and thrilling ziplines to tranquil river floats and scenic waterfalls. We have kid friendly activities too!

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ATV Rides
Ziplining
Canoeing
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Romantic Couple Experiences

Find romance in Hocking Hills with private cabins, gourmet meals by a personal chef, soothing couple's massages, and wedding services.

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Romantic Rentals
Fireplace
Couple Massage
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Large Family Experiences
Create lasting family memories in Hocking Hills with beautiful lodges, activites, campfire stories, and modern log cabins for your holiday and family gatherings.
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Family Rentals
Fishing on site
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Corporate Rentals + Team Building Experiences
Boost team spirit in Hocking Hills with comfortable and luxurious accommodations. Enjoy team building exercises like horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, and evening campfire gatherings.
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Campground (RV)
Hiking
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Upcoming Events
DEC 14
Live Music at Hocking Hills Winery
Hocking Hills Winery

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting live music by Jerry Gisbon! Come enjoy our locally crafted, award-winning wine, while you listen to the live music! 6pm - 9pm

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DEC 14
Christmas In Ash Cave
Ash Cave

Come celebrate the season with us in Ash Cave. Take a candlelit stroll to Ohios largest recessed cave. Enjoy seasonal activities and a visit with Santa himself. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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DEC 20
Historic Critter Chat - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Lets chat about what animals used to call Ohio home and what happened to them. Meet at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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DEC 20
Trimming the Tree - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Create a nature inspired ornament to take home with you. Meet inside the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials will be provided 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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DEC 21
Live Music at Hocking Hills Winery
Hocking Hills Winery

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting live music by Stevie Cade! Come enjoy our locally crafted, award-winning wine, while you listen to the live music! 6pm - 9pm

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DEC 21
Resident Raptors - ODNR
Hocking Hills Lodge

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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DEC 21
Celebrate the Winter Solstice - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Come learn about the science and folklore that surrounds the winter solstice. Join us at the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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DEC 22
Intro Winter Birding - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Come down for a brisk walk down a paved portion of the purple trail and learn some intro bird calls and learn to ID some of the birds that stick around for the winter. Bring binoculars if you have them! Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Dress for the weather. 8:30 AM - 9:30...

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DEC 27
Raptor Chat - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohio’s native raptors. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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DEC 27
Wax Paper Lantern - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Come make your own lantern that will cast interesting shadows on your walls. Materials provided. Meet at the upper level of Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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DEC 28
The Origin of the Christmas - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join the naturalist in the Visitor center to learn about evergreens of the area and how they became a Christmas tradition. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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DEC 28
Slithering Serpents - ODNR
Hocking Hills Lodge

Come learn about Ohio snakes, what they do and where they are at now, and possibly meet one! Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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DEC 28
Live Music at Hocking Hills Winery
Hocking Hills Winery

Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting live music by Connor Stimmel! Come enjoy our locally crafted, award-winning wine, while you listen to the live music! 6pm - 9pm

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DEC 29
Wildlife Trivia - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Compete against your friends and family to see who knows their stuff about Ohios Wildlife and history! Meet inside the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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DEC 31
Downtown Logan New Years Eve Ball Drop Party
Logan

December 31 from 9:00 p.m. to Midnight Logan Town Center presents the first New Year's Eve Ball Drop Party Featuring a love band, local vendors. Come join join us for a night of family friendly fun. Featuring Ice Skating, Polar Express Train Rides, ball drop and transportation...

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JAN 3
Trees Transition from Fall to Winter - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join the naturalist as we walk through Old Mans Cave gorge and see how trees survive the winter. Meet at the Visitor Center entrance for a half mile loop hike. Dress for the weather! 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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JAN 4
Guess the Predator - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join the naturalist in this mysterious case of Who Done It, where we will study 3 predator prey crime scenes and determine the culprit! Meet at the Visitor Center to begin the investigation. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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JAN 4
Brumation Buddies - ODNR
Hocking Hills Lodge

Learn about how reptiles and amphibians survive in the winter. See a live example of a brumating species! Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lobby. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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JAN 5
Nature Scavenger Hunt - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Come grab a list and see if you can find everything on our scavenger hunt from animal ambassadors in the visitor center to elusive critter tracks outside. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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JAN 10
Finger Knitting - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join the naturalist in the Visitor Center to learn how to use your digits to create a usable piece of knit fabric! 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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JAN 10
Meat Preservation - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join us for a demonstration on historic meat preservation techniques. Meet at the naturalist cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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JAN 11
Resident Raptors - ODNR
Hocking Hills Lodge

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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JAN 11
Shimmering Snowflakes - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Have you ever wondered what it takes for a snowflake to form? Come learn with us and make your own snowflake to take home. Meet us at the Visitor Center. All materials provided. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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JAN 12
Winter Tree ID - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Learn some tips and tricks for identifying trees and shrubs during the winter. Meet in the Old Mans Visitor Center. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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JAN 18
8th Annual Logan Frozen Festival
Logan

8th Annual Logan Freeze Festival Main Street Logan, OH 43138 January 18, 2025

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JAN 18
60th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike
Old Man's Cave

Enjoy winters splendor on this 6 mile trek from Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Continuous starts from 9 - 11a.m. Logan Kiwanis Club famous bean soup and cornbread muffins are served at Cedar Falls (donations appreciated). A shuttle bus...

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JAN 23
Raptor Chat - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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JAN 24
Holiday Tales - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join us to hear yuletide tales and holiday folklore. Meet us at the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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JAN 24
Pine Tar Kiln - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join us at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to learn the process of making pine tar and its many uses. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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JAN 25
Resident Raptors - ODNR
Hocking Hills Lodge

Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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JAN 25
Mug Rug - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Find the naturalist and learn how to weave a cozy little rug for your mug of cocoa this winter! Meet at the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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JAN 26
Intro Winter Birding - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Come down for a brisk walk down a paved portion of the purple trail and learn some intro bird calls and learn to ID some of the birds that stick around for the winter. Bring binoculars if you have them! Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Dress for the weather. 8:30 AM - 9:30...

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JAN 31
Finger Knitting - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join the naturalist in the Visitor Center to learn how to use your digits to create a usable piece of knit fabric! 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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JAN 31
Raptor Chat - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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FEB 1
Natures Tiny Architects - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join the naturalist at the Visitors Center to explore the varieties of nests our small, feathered friends make with just their beaks! Try your hand at making a nest of your own! 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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FEB 1
Skulls and Furs - ODNR
Hocking Hills Lodge

Learn about some of the animals native the area and check out a few of their pelts and skulls! Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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FEB 2
Animal Pelts and Their Usage - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Come learn about how animal furs are preserved and how they were used historically. Meet in the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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FEB 7
Historic Critter Chat - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Lets chat about what animals used to call Ohio home and what happened to them. Meet at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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FEB 8
Brumation Buddies - ODNR
Hocking Hills Lodge

Learn about how reptiles and amphibians survive in the winter. See a live example of a brumating species! Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lobby. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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FEB 9
Critter Tracks - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Come look for critter tracks by the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center and see what they are and how to ID them. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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FEB 14
Valentines Day Origami - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join the naturalist to make an origami heart to share with the ones you love! Meet at the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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FEB 14
Pine Tar Kiln - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join us at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to learn the process of making pine tar and its many uses. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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FEB 15
Wax Paper Lantern - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Come make your own lantern that will cast interesting shadows on your walls. Materials provided. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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FEB 15
Nutty Life of Squirrels - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Learn about these little rodents and how they live their lives, learn some nutty fun facts and learn what they are up to right now! Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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FEB 21
Winter Prints - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Meet the naturalist at the Visitor center to play a guessing game! Can you guess what animals left their prints in the snow? 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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FEB 21
Raptor Chat - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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FEB 22
Animal Pelts and their Usage - ODNR
Hocking Hills Lodge

Come learn about how animal furs are preserved and how they were used historically. Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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FEB 23
Winter Art - ODNR
Old Man's Cave

Come outside and learn what can be used to create art, and how to put it to paper! Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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MAR 8
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MAR 9
Maple Sugaring In The Hills
Old Man's Cave

Join us at the historic cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Take a step back in time to see how maple sugar has been processed over the years. We will have a local producer on site selling their delicious goods. 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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JUL 11
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JUL 13
Lilyfest
Lilyfest

Join us for Art, Music, and the beautiful Bishop Educational Gardens! Please keep pets at home, only service animals are allowed. We look forward to seeing you, consider carpooling to help keep parking congestion to a minimum, thank you! https://lilyfest.com/

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OCT 11
Grandma Gatewood Fall Colors Hike
Old Man's Cave

Join us for our seasonal fall colors hike and take in the scenery along the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be hiking roughly 6 miles on this trail from Old Mans Cave to Cedar Falls and back. This hike is rated difficult, please dress for the weather and terrain. 9:00 AM...

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