No trip to Hocking Hills is complete without a visit to Conkle’s Hollow State Nature Preserve to admire the breathtaking vistas. Towering sandstone cliffs and cascading waterfalls reach almost 200 feet above a gorge that at times is only 100 feet wide. Conkle’s Hollow is named after W.J. Conkle, a man about which practically nothing […]
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Exploring the History of Hocking Hills State Park
With its spectacular natural rock formations, Hocking Hills State Park is one of the most picturesque areas in the country. Old Man’s Cave, the most popular area of the park, features a gorge cut into 150 feet of Blackhand sandstone—you can literally read the natural history of the area in the exposed layers of the […]
Ultimate Guide to Family Vacations in Ohio
Just a few years ago, the phrase “family vacation” evoked visions of endless road trips with everybody wondering if we’re there yet, or of parents, kids, and the family dog huddled in a small tent during a downpour. But family vacations have evolved considerably. Today families traveling together have many more choices of where to […]
Pet Friendly Cabins
Hocking Hills Pet Friendly Cabins What is a family vacation without the family pet? We here at the Chalets love our four legged friends and know sometimes you just cannot leave them behind. We offer many pet-friendly cabins here in the Hocking Hills. In addition to the seven state parks, we have a large playground at […]
4 Places to Zip Line in Hocking Hills
Feel like taking a ride in the sky? Hocking Hills offers plenty of options for adventure seekers to soar tree to tree with their zip lining tours. Get a whole new perspective as you take in the scenery from up above at one of these four zip lining tours: Soaring Cliffs: As the name describes, […]
How to Plan a Hiking Trip to Clear Creek Metro Park
Some people think that Clear Creek Metro Park is just like any other city park with a few benches, trails and pools. This is not true of Ohioan parks especially those located in Hocking Valley. The valley is located in Allegheny Plateau, which is a nature’s wonder. The park is spread over an area of […]
Conkle’s Hollow – The Hocking Hills Landmark
Conkle’s Hollow is the most prominent landmark in Hocking Hills. It is visible from miles away given its apex location. Conkle’s Hollow is a gorge that rises 200 feet above the ground and has a maximum width of 100 feet. The façade of the gorge is shaped by erosion and looks like an abstract sculpture. […]
Old Man’s Cave
Here is another guest post from a visitor that stayed with us at Old Man’s Cave Chalets in May 2012. We decided to feature this one because the Bates Family come from Las Vegas, Nevada and their take on our green and pleasant land is quite unique. “Old Man’s Cave in Hocking Hills is so […]
Ash Cave
Ash Cave is an amazing aspect of Hocking Hills State Park and the largest recess cave in the state. Carved in a horseshoe shape over 700 feet, the cave measures 100 feet deep and 90 from ledge to floor. It’s an awesome place to visit and well worth the trip. Ash Cave is in the […]
Conkle’s Hollow
Conkle’s Hollow is one of many hiking and natural attractions in and around Hocking Hills. The others include Ash Cave, Old Man’s Cave, Rock House, Cedar Falls and Cantwell Cliffs and form the backbone of the tourist industry in the area. Each area is connected by a series of hiking trails making it entirely possible […]
