As you prepare for your trip to the beautiful Hocking Hills, I’m sure you’re beginning to wonder what are some things to do in Hocking Hills? Well we here at Cherry Ridge Retreat would be happy to help you find the perfect activities, events and things to do while you’re in our region! And if you still need last minute lodging while you’re planning your trip, make sure to check out our availability to see if we have the perfect cabin for you! No matter if you’re staying with us, throwing up a tent or just visiting for a day, we are here to help you plan every step!
This week in Hocking Hills… Fourth of July edition!
Thursday, July 4th:
Thunder in the Valley
Hocking College Campus, Nelsonville 10 pm
Enjoy fireworks at 10pm, check out the fair food carts, get yourself a lemon shake up and enjoy the show! Located right on Hocking College Campus in Nelsonville, just a 25 minute drive from your Cherry Ridge Retreat cabin!
Logan Independence Day Celebration
Hocking County Fair Grounds, Logan, 10pm
Another option for your 4th of July fireworks displays! Located in Logan, only a 25 minute drive from your Cherry Ridge Retreat cabin, stop over to watch the sky light up with this stunning fireworks show!
Saturday, July 6th
Fern Hike at Boch Hollow
Boch Hollow State Natural Preserve, 9am
Join Hocking Hills Naturalist on a hike at the Boch Hollow State Natural Preserve. Learn all about the life cycle of ferns and what makes ferns unique! Simple ID tips will be provided so you can identify ferns in your own yard or on any future hikes you may take! There is limited availability for this even so make sure to pre-register by emailing or call 740-380-8918.
And one last thing…
Focus on Rockhouse
I recently went to Hocking Hill’s Rockhouse for the first time earlier this week! As a first timer, I must say this location blew me away! Rockhouse is the only actual cave in all of Hocking Hills’ state parks! Beautiful rock formations, easy to moderate hiking trail (there are some steep steps leading down to the ‘house’, but after that it’s mostly flat walking)! Easy to read trail maps were posted at key points of the trail as well, so there were no worries of getting lost! We took the simple .9 mile loop and really enjoyed the sites and stunning rock formations! And while some Hocking Hills trails are pet free, at Rockhouse dogs are welcome as long as they remain leashed. All in all it was a beautiful location, easy and quick hike and we definitely would recommend it!
