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March 2023
Hidden Gems at Old Mans Cave Hike - Mar 24 (Fri) - Join us for a moderate 1 mile round trip hike through the gorge from Upper Falls to Old Mans Cave. We will explore what Hocking Hills is made of by examining the geology of the area and maybe even find a few hidden gems along the way. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 am. Please dress for the weather.
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Nature Etching - Mar 24 (Fri) - Would you like to take home your own artwork of the plants and other cool nature textures here at the park Meet our naturalist to venture out and make it happen. We will be using crayons for this craft. Join us at 2 pm at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby. Be prepared to go outside if the weather is good.
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Whos Hoo - Mar 25 (Sat) - Come meet one of the parks resident raptors Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 11 am. If the weather is good, we will be presenting at the Naturalist Cabin just behind the Visitor Center. If the weather is bad, we will be presenting inside of the Visitor Center.
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Nature Painting - Mar 25 (Sat) - Bring your artistic eye and join our naturalist to paint a watercolor still life at the Hocking Hills Lodge. Meet us at the Lodge Lobby at 2 pm and please dress for the weather.
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Phone: 7403856841
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Bear Necessities - Mar 31 (Fri) - Come learn about what a bear needs to survive in the woods. Learn about which bears call Ohio home and where you are most likely to see them. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 am. If the weather is good, we will meet outside at the Naturalist Cabin. If the weather is bad, we will meet inside in the Visitor Center.
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Phone: 7403856841
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Insect Investigation - Mar 31 (Fri) - Join a naturalist to venture out and investigate what kinds of pollinators and insects are buzzing around this time of year Lets see who comes out in the early spring. Please dress for the weather and join us at 2 pm at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
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April 2023
Weather the Weather - Apr 1 (Sat) - Will the Ohio weather be a joke today Come join a fun naturalist to learn about whatever weather Ohio will be spitting at us today, from sun to snow to everything between. Rain or shine, well have a good time. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby at 10 am. Please dress for the weather.
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Phone: 7403856841
Phone: 7403856841
Whos Hoo - Apr 8 (Sat) - Come meet one of our resident owls. Join us at 11 am at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. If the weather is bad, we will meet inside the Visitor Center.
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Phone: 7403856841
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Critter Cribs - Apr 8 (Sat) - Stop by, pick up some blueprints, and take a look at some different critter houses you could build to put up in your own back yard. Join us at 2 pm at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
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Bobcats in Ohio - Hocking Hills - Apr 14 (Fri) - Ohios bobcats are not just found on school campuses Theyre found right here in our woods Learn about these elusive predators and some of the signs they leave behind. Join us at 10 am at the Old Mans Cave Visitor. If the weather is nice, we will meet at the Naturalist Cabin.
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Phone: 7403856841
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Nature Painting - Apr 14 (Fri) - Bring your artistic eye and join our naturalist to paint a watercolor still life. Meet at 2pm in the Hocking Hills lodge lobby. All materials will be provided.
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Phone: 7403856841
Phone: 7403856841
Life Cycles - Apr 15 (Sat) - Come meet the naturalist to learn about the life cycles of different organisms. Frogs, butterflies, and earthworms, Oh my Meet in the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby at 10AM.
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Phone: 7403856841
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Rock House Hike - Hocking Hills - Apr 15 (Sat) - Join us for a moderate, 1 mile hike to Rock House Cave while we discuss our friends that could be found there in the night. Please wear good sturdy hiking shoes. Be prepared for uneven surfaces. If you like hiking sticks, you may want them to help you stay steady. Meet at the Rock House Shelter House at 2PM.
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Phone: 7403856841
Weather the Weather - Apr 21 (Fri) - Join us for a fun program based around the weather of the day. Rain or shine we will have a good time Please be sure to dress for the weather. Meet at 10AM. Meet at Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
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Phone: 7403856841
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Pine Tar Kiln - Apr 21 (Fri) - Join our naturalists to see how Pine Tar was made by early settlers. Please dress for the weather. Meet at 2PM at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center Naturalist Cabin.
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Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee - Apr 22 (Sat) - First meet of the year for Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee and its going to be a good oneAll cars welcomeA new featured location provided by our sponsor Ohio Luxury Lodging. Just for this event.The headlining group is the Ferrari Club of America - Ohio Chapter.Coffee Oasis will be selling coffee, lattes and pastries onsite.Start time is later than normal 10 AM - 12 PMEvent is rain or shineAddress: 10985 Clearport Rd SW, Amanda, OH 43102
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Earth Day Seed Bombs - Apr 22 (Sat) - Come create seed bombs to encourage wildflower growth. Take your seed bomb home or add your seeds to our Pollinator Patch here at the park. Meet at the Pollinator Patch behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Be prepared to get dirty. Meet at 10am at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center Pollinator Patch.
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Phone: 7403856841
Phone: 7403856841
Vernal Pool Exploration - Apr 22 (Sat) - Join us for a 2 mile around Rose Lake and see what critters are waking up at the edge of the lake. Meet at the Fishermans Parking Lot on 374 South just past the walk-in campsites. Be prepared for mud and the possibility of getting wet.Meet at 2PM.
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Phone: 7403856841
Phone: 7403856841
Rose Lake Wildflower Hike - Apr 24 (Mon) - Join us for a moderate 2 mile round trip hike to take in the wildflowers and birds that are returning for spring. Meet at the Rose Lake Fishermans Parking lot. We will start at trailhead HH. Be prepared for mud and possible slick conditions. Meet at 10AM.
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Phone: 7403856841
Phone: 7403856841
Fire Tower to Ash Cave Wildflower Hike - Apr 25 (Tue) - Join us for an approximately 2 mile round trip hike from the Fire Tower to Ash Cave to find all kinds of native wildflowers. We will meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot just off of 374 South. Be prepared mud and hills, we will be starting and returning on the same trail. Meet at 10am.
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Phone: 7403856841
Phone: 7403856841
Cedar Falls Wildflower Hike - Apr 26 (Wed) - See what flowers are growing around the parks largest volume waterfall. Are there any flowers growing around the cedars Where are the cedar trees anyways Learn all this and more during this approximately 1 mile hike. Meet at Trailhead H in the Cedar Falls Parking Lot. Be prepared for mud, steps, and slick rocks.Meet at 10am.
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Phone: 7403856841
Phone: 7403856841
Whispering Cave Wildflower Hike - Apr 27 (Thu) - Continue with a physical challenge as you join us for a 4.5 mile trip around the Whispering Cave and Old Mans Cave Loop. This is a moderate to difficult hike. Meet at the Hikers Pavilion at Hocking Hills Lodge. Be prepared for uneven terrain, tree roots, rugged steps, and mud. Meet at 10am.
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Phone: 7403856841
Phone: 7403856841
Grandma Gatewood Day - Apr 27 (Thu) - Stop by the Visitor Center all day to learn about Grandma Gatewood, the namesake of this section of the Buckeye Trail. We will have her scrapbook out with us at the front desk for you to come take a look at. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Wildflower Hike - Apr 28 (Fri) - Join us for a 3 mile meander along the Gorge Overlook Trail Red Trail to Rose Lake and back. Come see what wildflowers are growing in the Hemlock Forest. Meet inside the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Be prepared for mud. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Ash Cave Wildflower Hike - Apr 29 (Sat) - End Wildflower Week with one of the easiest hikes in the park. Join us for a 1/2 mile hike around Ash Cave, one half will be paved and the other half will go up around the rim of the cave. Meet at Trailhead O. Watch for mud and be prepared for some steps as we go up and around the cave. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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May 2023
Hocking County Farmers Market - May 13 (Sat) - Join us for the Hocking County Farmers Market, located in downtown Logan - May-October, the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm
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Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee - May 20 (Sat) - All cars welcomeThe headlining group is the Fort Wayne Driving Club.Start time is later than normal 10 AM - 12 PMEvent is rain or shineLocated at The Hungry Buffalo in Logan, Ohio.
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June 2023
Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee - Jun 10 (Sat) - All cars welcomeThe headlining group is the Ohio Lexus Performance Club.Start time is 8 AM - 10 AMEvent is rain or shineLocated at The Hungry Buffalo in Logan, Ohio.
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Hocking County Farmers Market - Jun 10 (Sat) - Join us for the Hocking County Farmers Market, located in downtown Logan - May-October, the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm
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July 2023
Hocking County Farmers Market - Jul 8 (Sat) - Join us for the Hocking County Farmers Market, located in downtown Logan - May-October, the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm
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Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee - Jul 22 (Sat) - All cars welcomeThe headlining group is TBD.Start time is 8 AM - 10 AMEvent is rain or shineLocated at The Hungry Buffalo in Logan, Ohio.
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Starbrick Music Festival - Jul 28 (Fri) thru Jul 30 (Sun) - Get ready for the biggest Rock Concert of bands East of the Mississippi We have pulled together the best 70s, 80s and 90s tribute bands in the country featuring:Hairball, Mock of Ages, Floyd Live, Skinny Molly, Sabbath, Stadium 11 and Bronson ArroyoRock for two days in Nelsonville Ohio the Star of Hocking Hills listening and seeing all of your favorite legendary hits from Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd and more recreated in front of your very eyesWe also have featured Modern Alibi, Kalysta, Chris Nash , Todd Berry and Evan Dean performing.Concert is at Hocking College, July 28th 29th with camping available July 27th - 29th. Tickets go on early bird special Sale February 1st to April 1st starting at $60 for a one day Pass and $95 for a two day Pass, $200 for a two day VIP Pass. Camping packages and lodging packages available as well. Family fun for everyone This concert benefits the TBI Foundation to promote awareness and research for mental health.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/starbrick-music-festival-classic-70s-80s-rock-tickets-520677439237fbclidIwAR0XlZ2slt5Dp6eazzY5xtBOua2wxNOBztlkN_88m8kxyX8cyhI2BCxMw6w
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August 2023
Hocking County Farmers Market - Aug 12 (Sat) - Join us for the Hocking County Farmers Market, located in downtown Logan - May-October, the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm
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Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee - Aug 13 (Sun) - All cars welcomeThe headlining group is OVR Porsche Club.Start time is 8 AM - 10 AMEvent is rain or shineLocated at The Hungry Buffalo in Logan, Ohio.
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September 2023
Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee - Sep 9 (Sat) - All cars welcomeThe headlining group is Green Oval Guild and OUACStart time is 8 AM - 10 AMEvent is rain or shineLocated at The Hungry Buffalo in Logan, Ohio.
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Hocking County Farmers Market - Sep 9 (Sat) - Join us for the Hocking County Farmers Market, located in downtown Logan - May-October, the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm
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October 2023
Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee - Oct 7 (Sat) - All cars welcomeThe headlining group is The Viper Club.Start time is 8 AM - 10 AMEvent is rain or shineLocation TBD
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Hocking County Farmers Market - Oct 14 (Sat) - Join us for the Hocking County Farmers Market, located in downtown Logan - May-October, the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm
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Hocking Hills Cars and Coffee - Oct 27 (Fri) - All cars welcomeThe headlining group is Trunk or Treat.Start time is 8 AM - 10 AMEvent is rain or shineLocated at The Hungry Buffalo in Logan, Ohio.
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