Hocking Hills Frontier Log Cabins

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Hocking Hills cabins weekend update January 23, 2015




Hocking Hills Tourism Association

13178 State Route 664 South
Logan, Ohio
740-385-2750

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WEEKEND UPDATE | JANUARY 22 


Daily Activities

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

Cedar Falls Stroll
Cedar Falls, Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 374, 10 a.m.
Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural and cultural history of this area of the park. Call 740-385-8003 for more information; FREE

Cabin Fever Cures
Naturalist Cabin at Old Man's Cave, Hocking Hills State Park, St. Rt. 664 S, Logan, 2 p.m.
Ever wonder what the settlers did to pass time in the winter? Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin (behind the Visitors Center at Old Man's Cave) to participate in some historical games and activities to help you pass the winter months. Call 740-385-6841 for more information; FREE


SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

Comfort Food Cruise
10 area restaurants in Logan, Laurelville and Nelsonville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ten different restaurants, each featuring a different comfort food all for just $15 per ticket.  Best of all, $5 of every ticket goes directly to local food banks.  You get to enjoy great comfort foods while cruising the beautiful Hocking Hills and bringing much needed comfort to others.  No need to worry about any guilt for indulging in all those comforting dishes.  There are lots of places to take a hike, enjoy the stunning winter scenery and work up an appetite for your next stop on the cruise. Call 740-385-2750 for more information; COST: $15.

Conkle's Creep
Conkle's Hollow parking area, Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 374 & Big Pine Road, Logan, 10 a.m.
Conkle's Hollow state nature preserve is one of the most unique locations in the Hocking Hills. Join the naturalist in the parking area for a short hike to find out why. Call 740-385-6841 for more information; FREE

Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Marketplace
Hocking Hills Dining Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 South. Logan, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association are at it again. The Holiday Store at the dining lodge at Old Man's Cave was such a huge success they are now opening "Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Marketplace" at the dining lodge for select weekends. Call 740-707-0246 for more information; FREE.

Hands-On Knife Skills Cooking Class
Shaw's Restaurant and Inn,123 North Broad Street, Lancaster, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hands on Style. Bring your knife or use ours and learn how to chop vegetables correctly and efficiently. We will make Beef Stir Fry and Sticky Rice with your results. The classes are held in our Studio on the third floor of the Inn. The class ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine for a reasonable fee and a typed set of recipes. Call 740-654-1842 or visit www.shawsinn.com for more information. COST: $45.

Winter Raptor Watch
Naturalist Cabin at Old Man's Cave, Hocking Hills State Park, St. Rt. 664 S, Logan, 2 p.m.
Join the Naturalist down at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center to discover why hawks, owls, eagles & vultures are more noticeable in the winter, and what makes them so special. Call 740-385-6841 for more information; FREE.

Appalachian Ohio Storytelling
Hocking Hills Dining Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 South, Logan, 5:30 p.m.
End your Comfort Food Cruise with a bit of local lore and heritage as told by members of the Appalachian Ohio Storytelling Project.  The show is open to everyone.  Call 740-380-0400 for more information; FREE


SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Comfort Food Cruise
10 area restaurants, Logan, Laurelville and Nelsonville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ten different restaurants, each featuring a different comfort food all for just $15 per ticket.  Best of all, $5 of every ticket goes directly to local food banks.  You get to enjoy great comfort foods while cruising the beautiful Hocking Hills and bringing much needed comfort to others.  No need to worry about any guilt for indulging in all those comforting dishes.  There are lots of places to take a hike, enjoy the stunning winter scenery and work up an appetite for your next stop on the cruise. Call 740-385-2750 for more information; COST: $15.

Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Marketplace
Hocking Hills Dining Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 South. Logan, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association are at it again. The Holiday Store at the dining lodge at Old Man's Cave was such a huge success they are now opening "Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Marketplace" at the dining lodge for select weekends. Call 740-707-0246 for more information; FREE.


MONDAY, JANUARY 26

Gospel Sing & Carry-In
Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S. Spring Street, Logan, 5 p.m.
Enjoy and evening of gospel music that you can sing along to. Bring a covered dish to share. Call 740-385-6581 for more information. FREE

An Evening with Nell Irvin Painter
Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University, Athens, 7:30 p.m.
Nell Painter is one of the pre-eminent historians in American today. She is the author of seven books and countless articles relating to the history of the American South. Part of the Kennedy Lecture Series, visit www.ohio.edu/eventservices/kennedy lecture/ for more information; FREE


THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

Wine Tasting and Sale
Shaw's Restaurant, 123 North Broad St, Lancaster, 6 p.m.
Sample four blended red wines specially selected by your hosts. This is a great opportunity to taste before you buy and to be aware of exceptional wine values in today's market. Wines are available for purchase by the case or bottle at Ohio Minimum Retail. Call 800-654-2477 for more information; COST: $10.


FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

Owl Prowl at the Rock House
Rock House, Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 374, Logan, 6 p.m.
Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist at Rock House shelter to discover, look at and listen for these nocturnal avian hunters. Be sure to dress for the weather. (Please, no pets at the Owl Prowl.) Call 740-385-8003, x213 for more information; FREE.


SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

Comfort Food Cruise
10 area restaurants, Logan, Laurelville and Nelsonville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ten different restaurants, each featuring a different comfort food all for just $15 per ticket.  Best of all, $5 of every ticket goes directly to local food banks.  You get to enjoy great comfort foods while cruising the beautiful Hocking Hills and bringing much needed comfort to others.  No need to worry about any guilt for indulging in all those comforting dishes.  There are lots of places to take a hike, enjoy the stunning winter scenery and work up an appetite for your next stop on the cruise. Call 740-385-2750 for more information; COST: $15.

Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Marketplace
Hocking Hills Dining Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 South. Logan, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association are at it again. The Holiday Store at the dining lodge at Old Man's Cave was such a huge success they are now opening "Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Marketplace" at the dining lodge for select weekends. Call 740-707-0246 for more information; FREE.

Wonders of Old Man's Cave
Hocking Hills State Park, State Route 664 South, Logan, 10 a.m.
Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists' Cabin, behind Old Man's Cave Visitor Center, for a short hike to discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park. Call 740-385-6841 for more information; FREE.

Hocking's Wildlife at the Cabin
Naturalist Cabin, Hocking Hills State Park, St. Rt. 664 S, Logan, 2 p.m.
As you pass by on your hike today stop by the Naturalist Cabin, located at the Naturalist Cabin, to explore and take a closer look at some of our native residents.  Naturalist will be available for discussion and to answer questions. Call 740-385-6841 for more information; FREE

Appalachian Ohio Storytelling
Hocking Hills Dining Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 South, Logan, 5:30 p.m.
End your Comfort Food Cruise with a bit of local lore and heritage as told by members of the Appalachian Ohio Storytelling Project.  The show is open to everyone.  Call 740-380-0400 for more information; FREE


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Comfort Food Cruise
10 area restaurants, Logan, Laurelville and Nelsonville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ten different restaurants, each featuring a different comfort food all for just $15 per ticket.  Best of all, $5 of every ticket goes directly to local food banks.  You get to enjoy great comfort foods while cruising the beautiful Hocking Hills and bringing much needed comfort to others.  No need to worry about any guilt for indulging in all those comforting dishes.  There are lots of places to take a hike, enjoy the stunning winter scenery and work up an appetite for your next stop on the cruise. Call 740-385-2750 for more information; COST: $15.

Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Marketplace
Hocking Hills Dining Lodge, 20020 State Route 664 South. Logan, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association are at it again. The Holiday Store at the dining lodge at Old Man's Cave was such a huge success they are now opening "Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Marketplace" at the dining lodge for select weekends. Call 740-707-0246 for more information; FREE.



Farmers' Markets

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge

SATURDAY - 9 a.m. - noon. 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. Merchants are both INSIDE AND OUT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. Location: Market on State, 1002 E. State St., Athens; for more info call 740-593-6763 or visit athensfarmersmarket.org.

Ongoing Events

WEDNESDAYS - Quilt Therapy - 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Every Wednesday our classroom is open all day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on your own. Nelsonville Quilt Company, 52 W Washington St, Nelsonville; call 740-753-3343 for more info; FREE

FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS - Doodle Bugs - 10 a.m.; FREE art club for newborns, infants and toddlers up to age 3. Meeting the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Participants can come anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Toddlers will explore the fun of art hands-on and take home a masterpiece! Newborns and infants will have hands and feet painted for creative keepsakes. Sponsored by the Hocking County Early Childhood Department, Help Me Grow & Early Intervention. Hocking County Library, 230 E. Main Street, Logan; Call Stephanie at 740-380-1315 for more information.

WEDNESDAYS - Yoga in the Hills; This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting; classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. All levels of experience are welcome, as are groups! Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you! 5 to 6 p.m. Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, 14940 Mt. Olive Rd., Rockbridge, 888-74-PEACE (747-3223); COST: $10

MONDAY AND THURSDAYS AND OTHERS BY APPOINTMENT - 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 class, offered at 11 a.m. and 1,3 and 5 p.m.; call for reservations - 740-385-1384; Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Unger Rd, Logan

BY APPOINTMENT - Stained Glass Workshop; Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. Classes are two hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to schedule your stained glass workshop. 63775 SR 56, Creola, Ohio 45622, just three miles east of Ash Cave at Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio. Call for additional days and times.

TUESDAYS - Story Time at the Logan Library; Bring your children to the Logan Library every Tuesday for an hour of story time. Logan Library, 230 East Main Street, Logan. FREE

DAILY except Mondays through March 21 -- Athens Voices USA 2015. The Dairy Barn Arts Center presents Athens Voices USA 2015, the seventh biennial juried exhibition of mixed media art produced by artists that live or work near Athens communities. Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens; call 740-592-4981 for more information; FREE.

DAILY - SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER MUSEUM AT FIDDLESTIX; View several hundred vintage figural salt and pepper shaker sets at Fiddlestix Village; 24180 St. Rt. 93 just south of the St. Rt. 56/93 intersection. A changing display of shaker sets are arranged by categories on shelves in three large windows. Groups include various animals, people, holidays, birds, fish, tools, buildings, vacation souvenirs and many more. Most of the sets are from the 1940s to the present. A smaller window hosts a monthly special exhibit. The best viewing time is between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Viewers are invited at their own risk, and the exhibit is open unless there is snow or ice on the parking lot. Fiddlestix Village, 24180 St. Rt. 93, Creola - (Do not go to Creola ~ this is a mapping address.) The location is just south of the intersection of St. Rts. 56 and 93, close to Ash Cave. For more information, call Historic Host; 740-596-2408 or 740-753-3105. FREE

DAILY - Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum - Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 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 (Monday - Saturday) - The Columbus Washboard Company Museum and Gift Shop - 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 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.; Saturdays by appointment. Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday by appointment. Tours are $4 which includes souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828.








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