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Coming Events
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April in the Hocking Hills
The old saying may be “April showers bring May flowers” but in the Hocking Hills April brings a flurry of spring activity
(let’s hope it is not more of the white flurries!) April showers have
the waterfalls flowing and the wild flowers will soon be popping up to
get ready for the 16th Annual Wildflowers & Waterfalls Hike on April 20, the 12th Annual Shoot the Hills Photography Competition April 19-21, and the 1st Annual Ohio Grandma Gatewood Day on April 27.
Shoot the Hills - April 19-21
The scene is set and the photographers are ready for the 12th Annual  Shoot
the Hills Photography Competition! Online registration will be open
through Thursday, April 18 with those who register by April 6 receiving a
FREE Shoot the Hills t-shirt. CLICK HERE to register!
Not a photographer but enjoy photos of the Hocking Hills and
surrounding counties? Join us on Sunday April 21 for the Awards Ceremony
to see all the weekend entries and find out who wins the 12 Annual
Shoot the Photography Competition.
Hocking Hills Poker Run – May 18
Registration is now open for the Hocking Hills Spring Poker Run!  Join
us for a beautiful spring ride through the Hocking Hills with stops at
several parks. The route and schedule are available online at www.hockinghillspokerrun.com or www.friendsofthehockinghills.org. Register by May 5 and receive a FREE hand! CLICK HERE to register online.
2013 Trillium Festival
 Our
Friends at AOA (Appalacian Ohio Alliance) invite you to join them for
the 2013 Trillium Festival at Mathias Grove on Saturday, April 20.
Download the Invitation - Trillium Festival for full event details.
Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to work with board members on the many
programs, projects and events sponsored by FHHSP. Whether you have an
hour, a day, a weekend, or a week - there is something you can do!
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Form and you will be contacted by the appropriate Committee Chair.
Businesses are our Friends too!
Link your business to Friends of the Hocking Hills for opportunities
to support park projects, sponsor educational and fundraising events,
and drive more business to your door.
Click Here to renew a Business Membership.
For more information about the 2013 Friends Business Membership and Sponsorship opportunities Click Here.
April Naturalist Schedule
Friday April 510:00 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.
Saturday April 610:00 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 *HOCKING’S BIRDS OF PREY- Join the naturalist at the
Naturalist Cabin for a closer look at Ohio’s hawks, owls, eagles and
vultures. Naturalist Cabin will remain “OPEN” to explore and ask
questions.
Friday April 122:00 PM *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.
Saturday April 132:00 PM *RIDGETOPS &
HOLLERS” – Ever wonder about the difference between a ridgetop and a
‘holler’? Join the naturalist at Ash Cave Parking area to find out.
Thursday April 189:00 AM *TRAIL TROLLS PROJECT
DAY – We will meet at the Cedar Falls parking area to work on the washed
out trail sections. Bring a sack lunch and a drink and dress for the
weather. For more information about the Trail Trolls contact the
naturalist office at (740) 385-8003 ext. 213
Friday April 192:00 PM *JEWELED DRAGONS Join the
naturalist for a closer look at Hocking’s not so mythical dragonflies
& damselflies. Meet at the main playground in the campground (near
site #143) for a short stroll down to Rose Lake.
Saturday April 2010:00 AM 16th Annual
Wildflowers & Waterfalls Hike - Observe nature’s carpet of
wildflowers and abundant waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at
the Ash Cave parking lot.
Friday April 262:00 PM CAMERAS & CRITTERS –
Bring your camera and join the naturalist on the Hock-Hocking Expedition
Trail located behind the Park Naturalist Office for a chance to
photograph up close & personal some of our wilder residents.
Ohio Grandma Gatewood Day
Saturday April 27 – 6:30 Pm
Join Hocking Hills State Park and the Hocking Tourism Association for the first annual Ohio Grandma Gatewood Day.
This
dedicated Ohio grandma spent her retiring years hiking and advocating
some of the most exciting trails across the country - always returning
home to her beloved Hocking Hills. Come celebrate her life with us as we
dedicate her love of the outdoors and enjoy a twilight stroll along one
of her favorite trails. We will end our evening under lantern light in
Ash Cave while we talk about the local flora and fauna as well as the
history of the area. Meet at the Ash Cave shelter house.
Are you a “5 Star” Hiker?
Take a copy of the schedule with you on the next hike (*) that you
attend from the regular program schedule here at Hocking Hills State
Park. When you join the naturalist for a hike and get the program
schedule signed 5 times at different hikes, you will then be eligible to
purchase this emblem to show how avid a hiking fan you really are.View
and download the April Naturalist Schedule.
Any hike that appears on the Hocking Hills State Park program and
activity schedule is eligible. Have fun and we will see you at the next
hike!
Mission:
“To foster a
partnership between outdoor enthusiasts and Hocking Hills State Park
that ensures a better place for nature education, while setting high
conservation standards and raising a strong sense of responsibility for
future generations.”
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