Hocking Hills cabins update sept 8, 2011

WEEKEND UPDATE
September 8, 2011

NOW through September - "SUPERSIZE Your September" - Monday through Friday at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours; Reserve a Canopy Tour for September and fly on the breathtaking "Super Zip" for just $1. Offer is good Monday through Friday only on full priced canopy tour ($85). Some restrictions apply. Reservations required; call 740-385-9477 to make your reservation (not available online). Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, 10714 Jackson St, Rockbridge

NOW through September 15th - Ohio & the Civil War: 150 Years Later; an Ohio Historical Society traveling exhibit, this exhibit explores Ohio's participation in the war and focuses especially on individual's choices that impacted local communities and the course of the war. There are tree themes; Democracy, Transformation and Memory. All are used to reveal Civil War stories that impacted Ohio in the 19th century to the present day. Through the lens of these themes, the exhibit explores topics such as civil rights, political dissent, pacifism, religion and popular culture and reveals patterns in our country's response to such topics throughout history. Admission: $5 per person or $10 for groups of 3 or more. Special Hours: Wed - Sat 11am to 5:30pm; closed Sunday. Hocking County Historical Society 64 N. Culver St. (740) 385-6026 www.hockingcountyhistoricalsociety.com

TONIGHT - Nick Tolford and Company - 7pm to 9pm; Free Summer Concert Series at Stuart's Opera House; Nick Tolford and Company put on an incredible live show reminiscent of old Motown soul and full of energy, drawing influence from Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Curtis Mayfield, among others. Concert will be in Stuart's parking lot; Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square; 740-753-1924; FREE

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY - Beginner Bead Making Class - 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; (1 hour class) Beginner Bead Making Classes. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. $25 per person; call for reservations and class times - 740-385-1384; Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan

FRIDAY - Furs, Feathers, Feet & Fangs - 2pm; Join the naturalist at the Campground Amphitheater to discover the many special wildlife adaptations and discuss how to search for signs of the many species here at Hocking Hills; Hocking Hills State Park Campground, State Route 664 S, Logan; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 7:30pm to 10:30pm; Open mic night on The Patio at The Sandstone Restaurant, 117 W Main St., Logan. Call 740-385-9479 for more info.

FRIDAY - Music at the Millstone - 6pm to 9pm; Enjoy the musical styling's of Stacey Skaggs at the Millstone Southern BBQ, 12790 Grey St, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more info

FRIDAY - Full Moon Tour of Ash Cave - 8pm; Ash Cave holds many mysteries for the twilight hiker. Join the Naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by the light of the full moon and learn its uniqueness first hand. Mother Nature supplies the light...you supply the imagination. (Please, no pets at the full moon tour.) Ash Cave is located on St. Rt. 56; Hocking Hills State Park; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE

SATURDAY - Hocking Hills Yoga - Poolside - 9am to 10am; Add a little Zen to your Hocking Hills stay and get energized with a morning yoga session! The Perfect Touch Massage & Traveling Spa is now offering a regular yoga class, poolside, at Old Man's Cave Chalets every Saturday morning. Our highly skilled instructor, Emily, will take you through a series of postures, poses and stretches to help you balance & strengthen your body, while focusing on your breathing to clear your mind and align your energy. Connect with nature as your yoga class takes place surrounded by beautiful woodlands. Bring your swim suit and feel free to take a rejuvenating dip in the pool after class. An amazing way to start your memorable day in the Hocking Hills! $20; class is rain or shine; if weather is inclement, we will hold class indoors. The complete practice is very accessible to every age, body type and experience level. Old Man's Cave Chalets - Poolside, 18905 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan; Reservations recommended by calling 877-869-4631

SATURDAY - Creatures of Rose Lake - 9am;Join the Naturalist at the campground shelter area to explore around Rose Lake in search of who might use the lake as their home. Hocking Hills State Park Campground, St. Rt. 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE

SATURDAY - Canoe for the Cure - 11:30am; Join Hocking Valley Canoe Livery in a fight against cancer! Help us promote awareness, support survivors, and raise money for the American Cancer Society. Make a difference while having fun in one of our canoe races or a naturalist-guided tour. 100% of the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society! $20/person for each race; $35/person for guided tour; Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr., Logan; 740-385-8685

SATURDAY - Cameras and Critters - 2pm; Bring your camera and join the Naturalist on the Hock-Hocking Expedition Trail located behind the Park Naturalist Office for a chance to photograph some of our wilder residents "up close & personal." Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave area, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE

SATURDAY - Sweet Second Saturday - 5pm to 8pm; On the second Saturday of each month, we dress up the dining room and have live music & great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come join us for a great Saturday night out! Reservations appreciated, but not required. The Ridge Inn Restaurant, 16178 Pike St, Laurelville; 740-332-0300.

SATURDAY - Classic Cruisers Gathering - 5:30pm; Every Saturday classic cars, motorcycles and touring bikes will gather on Nelsonville's Historic Art Square. Enjoy casual and fine dining on the Square. Shops and galleries will be open till 8pm. Sponsored by Nelsonville Main Street, Inc. Donate $3 to Nelsonville Main Street and get your punch card to enter in a drawing for some great gifts in October. Try the Architectural Scavenger Hunt. For more info contact Lynn Garbo at 740-818-9505 or Denny Kish at 740-591-1495; FREE

SATURDAY - Music at the Millstone - 6pm to 9pm; Enjoy the musical styling's of Olde Cellar Band at the Millstone Southern BBQ, 12790 Grey St, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more info

SATURDAY - Country Music Jubilee - 7pm; Show features a five-piece band, seven additional performers and special guests. Cast members come from Logan, New Lexington, Hebron, Washington Courthouse, Somerset, Zanesville and New Marshfield and are now in their seventh year of performing together, offering quality, family-friendly entertainment. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings & raffles. Food & beverages for sale by the Senior Center. Doors open at 6 pm. $8; $8 for Seniors; children under 6 free; special group rates available. Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S Spring St, Logan

SUNDAY & MONDAY - Full Moon Paddles - times vary; The Native Americans gave names such as flower, harvest and hunter's to each month's full moon. Come marvel as the moonlight dances on the water, and share in the celebration of this natural wonder with a peaceful paddle, guided by the full moon's light. No experience necessary. Reservations required. $40 / $20 with your own kayak; Touch the Earth Adventures; call 740-591-9094 for info and reservations.

MONDAY through SATURDAY - Hocking County Fair; Enjoy entertainment and fun for the whole family. Packed with new and favorite events for the 2011 season -- truck & tractor pulls, gospel music, animal shows, entertainment by Buffo the Clown, demolition derbies, moto-cross and Tough Track competition. Daily ticket: $7 for all ages, includes admission to the grounds and grandstand and all events, free midway rides. Weekly passes are available: $10/ 2 to 8 year olds; $20/ 9 to 60 year olds; $10/ Senior and Handicapped; weekly passes do not include midway rides - midway ride pass $4 per day; Free parking. Complete schedule on website; http://www.hockingcountyfair.com/

WEDNESDAY - Yoga in the Hills - Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223) for location; $10 6pm to 7pm; This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. This class is perfect for the beginner or those recovering from injuries. Groups are welcome! Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you!


ONGOING:

SATURDAY, September 3rd through September - "Birds" Exhibit; Ninth of twelve monthly exhibits for 2011. Exhibit will remain on display through September; Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday 1pm to 4pm or by appointment; The Bowen House, 196 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344 for more info.

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS - Beginner Bead Making Class - 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; (1 hour class) Beginner Bead Making Classes. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. $25 per person; call for reservations and class times - 740-385-1384; Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan

June Through the Summer - "Logan and Hocking County...A Timeline"
New Exhibit at the Historical Society features several hundred years of the county's history condensed into four panels on display. The timeline includes Native Americans, the first settlers (1798), the Civil War, the Hocking Valley Railway, and more...up to the year 1917, when Logan celebrated its centennial. Hours: Monday & Tuesday by appointment; Wed - Fri 1pm to 4pm; Saturday 11am to 5pm; closed Sunday. Hocking County Historical Society 64 N. Culver St.(740) 385-6026
www.hockingcountyhistoricalsociety.com

July through Summer - The Civil War and Southern Charm - Hours: Monday & Tuesday by appointment; Wed - Fri 1pm to 4pm; Saturday 11am to 5pm; closed Sunday; A special exhibit has been created at the Historical Society recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Memorabilia from the war and women's accessories worn during the period are on display. Hocking County Historical Society 64 N. Culver St.(740) 385-6026
www.hockingcountyhistoricalsociety.com

WEDNESDAYS - Hocking County Farmers Market - 9am to noon every Wednesday and 4pm to 7pm on the last Wednesday of the month; purchase local produce at Logan Hocking Activity Center, 1593 E. Front St, Logan; 740-385-4322; monthly special events too. September 21st - Ice Cream Eating Contest at 11am; October 12th - Pumpkin Patch Day; October 26th - Halloween Party at 6pm.


SATURDAYS - Classic Cruisers Gathering - 5:30pm; Every Saturday classic cars, motorcycles and touring bikes will gather on Nelsonville's Historic Art Square. Enjoy casual and fine dining on the Square. Shops and galleries will be open till 8pm. Sponsored by Nelsonville Main Street, Inc. Donate $3 to Nelsonville Main Street and get your punch card to enter in a drawing for some great gifts in October. Try the Architectural Scavenger Hunt. For more info contact Lynn Garbo at 740-818-9505 or Denny Kish at 740-591-1495; FREE

DAILY - Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum - Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 5pm; Rev. Paul Johnson began his collection over 20 years ago. His Pencil Sharpener Museum, previously located at his home, has been moved to the Welcome Center and is open daily. This amazing collection of over 3400 pencil sharpeners has been featured in national magazines and is reputed to be the largest collection in the United States. Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center, 13178 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan; 740-385-9706; FREE

DAILY (Mon - Sat) The Columbus Washboard Company Museum and Gift Shop - Monday through Friday at 10:00am, noon, and 2:00pm; Saturdays at noon, and Sundays and holidays by appointment. There is so much history from our company and building's past that we wish to share it with everyone. The tour will not only provide historical information, but will also include the opportunity to observe the manufacturing of washboards, and participate in making music with the washboard. The factory will operate daily, as usual, with our washboards being produced one at a time by hand. We are the only manufacturer of washboards remaining in the United States. Our gift shop features our washboards, memorabilia and new line of vintage soaps. The Museum is a WiFi hotspot and offers snacks and beverages, for a place to relax and take care of business. Tours will be offered Monday through Friday at 10:00am, noon, and 2:00pm; Saturdays at noon, and Sundays and holidays by appointment. Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm; Saturdays 11:00am to 2:00pm. $4 for tour which includes souvenir magnet.

THURSDAYS TO SUNDAYS: The Coach House Tea Room at Ravenwood Castle is open from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch offers typical British specialties such as Coronation Chicken, the Ploughman's Lunch and other sandwiches and salad plates. Ravenwood's Cream Tea is a popular afternoon choice. The Little Shops at Ravenwood are open the same hours as the Tea Room and present unique artisan works and castle-themed gifts. Guests and Visitors are always welcome to stroll through the Gardens. Call 740-596-2606 for information or luncheon reservations.

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS - Summer Train Tours - noon and 2:30pm; ride the historic Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. See a canal lock. Travel to the last company town in Ohio. Stop at Robbins Crossing, an 1840s pioneer log village. Visit http://www.hvsry.org/ for schedules and tickets.

The founder of Hocking Valley Canoe Livery recently passed away from an eight year battle with breast cancer. In her memory and cancer victims everywhere we are proud to announce the Osagian Pink Canoe. In addition to Canoe for the Cure, HVCL is motivated to raise money for the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation and the Hocking Hills Cancer Support Group. Hocking Valley Canoe Livery will donate $25.00 each time the Pink Canoe is rented. This canoe is an Osagian Classic with the side-sponsors, finished with a pink powder-coated paint. Spread the word about the Osagian Pink Canoe and help us in our effort to donate to breast cancer research! Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr., Logan; 740-385-8685

Every Wednesday - Yoga in the Hills - Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223) for location; $10 6pm to 7pm; This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. This class is perfect for the beginner or those recovering from injuries. Groups are welcome! Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you!

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge

Every Saturday & Wednesday - Athens Farmers Market's - 10am to 1pm. Come meet the farmers and producers behind the local food movement. Look for vendors selling produce, meats, eggs, cheese, jarred products, baked goods and lots more. Location: Market on State, 1002 E State St , Athens; for more info call 740-593-6763 or visit http://www.athensfarmersmarket.org/

SPECIAL NOTICE FROM HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK
As of September 6, 2011, the Old Man's Cave Gorge Trail (blue trail) from the Lower Falls at Old Man's Cave to the old floating bridge at Cedar Falls will be closed. Park staff will be working to restore the trail due to flood damage that occurred in July. The trail will reopen October 1, 2011. Hikers can still hike from Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls by utilizing the Gorge Overlook Trail (red trail). Thank you for your patience as these critical repairs are completed.




Member News:

The next regular HHTA Board of Trustees meeting will be September 19th - noon at the Welcome Center.
The Logan-Hocking Chamber of Commerce is offering a FREE workshop for small businesses on Thursday, September 22nd at 9:30am. B.O.S.S. (Basis of a Successful Start) will cover types of business ownership, licensing, tax requirements, sources of financing, identifying your customer and how to market your product or service. Small Business Development Center Consultant Lissa Jollick, will present the free program at Hocking County Job Services, 389 E Front Streeet, Logan. Please register in advance to Erin Gibson; 740-385-6836, ext. 21.
Beginning August 28th TV ads will be running through September on Time Warner in the metro Columbus market promoting the Hocking Hills for a second chance at a summer vacation. The ads direct travelers to the HHTA web page where they will find "Second Summer Specials". If you have not already posted a September special for your business consider doing so. This is not just for lodging businesses. Dining, shopping and attractions are all encouraged to post a special. If you have questions about posting a "Second Summer Special" contact Susie McKinnon at 385-2750 or smckinnon@1800hocking.com. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of this promotion.
If you advise your guests to "bring their own firewood" be sure to correctly inform them of the ban on bringing in firewood from out of the area. They will need to purchase firewood once they arrive in the Hocking Hills


SPECIAL NOTICE FROM HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK
As of September 6, 2011, the Old Man's Cave Gorge Trail (blue trail) from the Lower Falls at Old Man's Cave to the old floating bridge at Cedar Falls will be closed. Park staff will be working to restore the trail due to flood damage that occurred in July. The trail will reopen October 1, 2011. Hikers can still hike from Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls by utilizing the Gorge Overlook Trail (red trail). Thank you for your patience as these critical repairs are completed.

Please advise visitors about the Hocking Hills State Parks' new "Carry In, Carry Out" policy - all waste and recyclables carried into the Parks must be carried out. Help keep the Hocking Hills clean and green.


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