HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK

 

 

Thursday July 1

 3:00 PM *STREAM STOMPIN’ – Bring along your wading shoes and meet the naturalist at the shelter house at Ash Cave for a closer look at some of our aquatic residents.

9:00 PM *ASH CAVE NIGHT HIKE - Take a stroll under towering Hemlocks as the magic of twilight settles on the Hocking Forests.  Meet at the parking area for Ash Cave.  (Please, no pets at the night hike.)

 Friday July 2,

3:00 PM *HIDDEN HOCKING: BROKEN ROCK FALLS Come and see something off the beaten path.  Join us for a hike through Old Man’s Cave to the little visited Broken Rock Falls and see what makes this place so special.  Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.

9:00 PM CAMPFIRE ON THE EXPEDITION TRAIL Located behind the naturalist/camp office.  Stories, activities, wildlife visitors and state park traditions you never know what’s next.  Bring along a lawn chair or blanket and come share in the fun!!

 

Saturday July 3

9:00 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.

1:00 PM MOKUKS & MUZZLOADERS – Come and celebrate our nations birth and enjoy an afternoon with our historical interpreters as they bring to life what living here was really like for the original Ohioans.  You can even try your hand at a few early American games and crafts.  Meet at the naturalist cabin. 

9:00 PM MOVIES in the CAMPGROUND –Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and main shower house in the campground and enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

 

 

Wednesday July 7

10:00 AM * WEEKLY 5-STAR HIKE SERIES; Cedar Falls - Each week we pick a new location to explore.  Meet at the Cedar Falls trailhead.

 

Thursday July 8

10:00 AM*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.

2:00 PM FROGS, TOADS & TURTLES – Join the naturalist at the camp amphitheater to see how beneficial our slimy and scaly friends really are.

Friday July 9

3:00 PM *SURVIVAL OHIO STYLE – Come to the naturalist cabin and put your skills to the test.  Or, just come and cheer on your favorite team!

7:00 PM *ROSE LAKE CANOE EXCURSION – Join the naturalist and the ‘HOCKING HILLS CANOE LIVERY’ for a naturalist guided trip around Rose Lake.  The trip will take approx. 1 hour and will cover many aspects of canoeing safely while we search the lake for wildlife.  Space is limited so you must pre-register at the camp office prior to the event!  We will meet at the dam at Rose Lake.

 Saturday July 10

9:00 AM *THE CREATURES OF ROSE LAKE – Join the naturalist at the Camp Shelter area to explore around Rose Lake in search of who might use Rose Lake as their home.

2:00 PM HOCKING’S BIRDS OF PREY - Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a closer look at Ohio’s winged predators.

9:00 PM MOVIES in the CAMPGROUND - Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and main shower house in the campground and enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

 

Friday July 16

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 *JEWELED DRAGONS – Join the naturalist for a closer look at Hocking’s not so mythical dragonflies & damselflies.  These flying, crawling & swimming insects lead an amazing life that we can peek in on.  Meet at the main playground in the camp (near site# 143) for a short stroll down to Rose Lake.

 

Saturday July 17

9:00 AM *TRAIL TROLLS PROJECT DAY

We will meet at the Naturalist Cabin.  Bring a sack lunch and a drink and dress for the weather.  For more information about the Trail Trolls or to sign up contact the naturalist office at: (740) 385-8003 ext. 213.

9:00 PM MOVIES in the CAMPGROUND –Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and main shower house in the campground and enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

 

 

Wednesday July 28

10:00 AM * WEEKLY 5-STAR HIKE SERIES; Ash Cave – Each week we pick a new location to explore.  Meet at the Ash Cave trailhead.

 

Thursday July 29

9:00 PM *HISTORIC LANTERN TOUR of ASH CAVE- The mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond.  Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn this special history first hand.  We supply the lights…you supply the imagination. (Please no pets at the lantern tour)

 

Friday July 30

10:00 AM *CEDAR FALLS STROLL - Join the naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural & cultural history of this area of the park.

2:00 PM *STREAM STOMPIN’ – Bring along your wading shoes and meet the naturalist at the shelter house at Ash Cave for a closer look at some of our aquatic residents.

 

Saturday July 31

10:00 AM*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.

2:00 PM FURS, FEATHERS, FEET & FANGS – Join the naturalist at the Camp Amphitheater to discover the many special wildlife adaptations and discuss how to search for signs of the many species here at Hocking Hills.

9:00 PM MOVIES in the CAMPGROUND –Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and main shower house in the campground and enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

 

Children under the age of 16 must have adult supervision at all events.