Ohio Weekend Getaways - The Natural Beauty of the Hocking Hills

The Hocking Hills have traditionally been thenature. Gorgeous cliffs and gorges reach dizzying
preferred destination for Ohio weekend getawaysheights while thousands of waterfalls cascade
during the autumn months. However, thisdown their rocky faces. The Blackhand Sandstone
geological gem tucked into the hills ofwhich accounts for the majority of the geology in
Southeastern Ohio offers natural enjoyment tothe Hocking Hills takes on a myriad of different
families all year round. From hiking the beautifultextures; it is smooth as polished marble under
landscape in the late summer to cross countrythe current of a slow flowing stream, yet rough
skiing in the winter months, the Hocking Hills Stateand jagged along the walls where 200 million
Park gives families plenty of options for ayears of erosion have carved out the natural
weekend getaway in Ohio.caves and chasms.
The rich history of the Hocking Hills region can beIn addition to all of the breathtaking geology,
explored alone or with the accompaniment of ahundreds of acres of undisturbed forest cover
guide, which can provide information about all ofthe landscape, providing an intimate and private
the secrets behind Ohio's hidden nature preserve.backdrop that surrounds each of the handsome
With hundreds of acres of undisturbed woodlandand well appointed cabins. Dozens of agencies rent
are to explore, the Hocking Hills offers a new anda variety of Hocking Hills cabins, lodges, cottages,
exciting adventure with the start of each newlog homes and most even have pet friendly
season.cabins available. Interested vacationers can find
Part of the Allegheny Plateau and locatedcabins and bungalows located throughout all seven
predominately in Hocking County, the Hocking Hillsareas of the Hocking Hills State Park, including Old
are a true testament to the power and marvel ofMan's Cave, Cedar Falls and Conkle's Hollow.