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The Hocking Hills-Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls - One Big Package. A Whole Lot of Fun.

3 Fun Things to do in the rain at Hocking Hills State Park

They say April showers bring May flowers. And it's supposed to make us feel better about sitting inside and watching it pour after a long, cold winter. But it doesn't seem to help when your only day off is calling for 100% rain showers. Don't threaten the weatherman! You can still have lots of fun in the Hocking Hills. And here's just a few ways to get the most out of the day:

1) Grab an umbrella and your kids and hike to Ash Cave. It's only about a 1/2 mile hike back to the recess cave and you can sit in the huge cave shelter while the kids play in the sand.

2) Shop the Shops-Make your first stop the Hocking Hills Flea Market on State Route 33 between Lancaster and Logan. Then you can find loads of little shops tucked into the hills- Wicker Cabin Gifts and more!

Don't forget to stop in Nelsonville, Ohio at Rocky Boots- and get some great buys on clothing, boots and home décor! They've got a restaurant there now too!

3) Stop in at the Hocking Hills Welcome Center just off State Route 33 in Logan.

4) Just GET WET! If thundershowers aren't in the forecast, put on some old clothes and take a canoe ride down the Hocking River at the Hocking Hills canoe liveries.

Just Hike it! The Hocking Hills are quite possibly one of the most preferred weekend destinations in the Midwest. With its grand display of wilderness matched with the ability to nearly effortlessly find the comforts of civilization in hundreds of cabins, cottages, inn rooms and restaurants, this untamed region of Ohio cannot be matched. It is a wonderful demonstration of elegance meets nature.

Best Hikes begin right here-

Ash Cave Cedar Falls

Old Man's Cave

Conkle's Hollow

Rock House Cantwell Cliffs

The park is open all year long so you can hike from dawn to dusk 365 days a year in the Hocking Hills. But at Hocking Hills State Park you MUST stay on the trails. That means no hiking along the cliff edges and no jumping in the waterfalls.

Around the Hocking Hills

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Bird Watching is the fastest growing outdoor pursuit! Winter bird watching in the Hocking Hills is some of the best in the country. Many unique woodland species call this area home such as the huge Pileated Woodpecker, elusive Ruffed Grouse and the many forest songbirds. Visit www.birdhocking.com

A cool spot to see Black Vultures by the dozens: Take a drive to the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge and look to the roof. You can't miss these living gargoyles catching a little bit of heat from the roof or soaring overhead.