Hocking Hills: Home of Old Man's Cave, Waterfalls, and Hiking

Have you ever wanted a chance to get away from the city, away from work for just a day or a long weekend? If you are within driving range, the Hocking Hills area of Ohio there is lots of nature being offered just south of Logan, Ohio. The Hocking Hills region is home to nine state parks with 1000's of acres of forest land, abundant streams, waterfalls, fishing, hiking, camping, and horse riding. And if you are looking to get away for more than a day there are a large number of cabins for rent in the area. Three of the more majestic areas within the region are Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave and Cedar Falls.

Old Man's Cave was named for the hermit Richard Rowe who lived in the area around 1800. The legend has it that when Richard died the local Indians buried him within the cave. The area surrounding the cave features a set of trails that follow the stream from the upper falls to the lower falls. Both the upper and lower falls contain spectacular waterfalls that will enthrall photographers of all skill levels. The hike in this area takes about an hour to get from the upper falls to the lower falls and back again. Most of the journey is on paved paths with a good number bridges across the stream and stairs up and down the path. The trail between the two falls is deep within the rocky ridges that house the stream. Trees and moss try to cling to any perch they can find.