Hocking Hills County in Ohio is a rustic region with beautifully diverse topography. The landscape is characterized by cliffs, gorges, forests and waterfalls. Once home to a large indigenous Indian population, Hocking Hills remains a nature-oriented place to this day. Hocking Hills extends along the scenic Allegheny Plateau, and visitors will enjoy the parks and recreational activities available here.
Lake Logan
Go fishing at Lake Logan State Park. This is one of the top lakes in the state of Ohio for catching fish such as pike, catfish, bass, saugeye and bluegill in the pristine waters of Lake Logan. You can fish from the shore or rent a boat to take out on the water. There are also picnic shelters where park guests can prepare freshly caught fish for the grill. Follow State Route 278 South to Lake Logan State Park in Hocking Hills.
Lake Logan State Park
30443 Lake Logan Road
Logan, Ohio 43138
Tel: (740) 385-6842
dnr.state.oh.us/parks/tabid/757/Default.aspx
Ash Cave
Explore Ash Cave in Hocking Hills State Park. Located in the southern section of Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave is an impressive natural feature of this beautiful park area. This is the largest Cave in Ohio, with a massive recess shaped like a horseshoe. Hike to the cave along a secluded gorge lined by hemlocks and beech trees. The cave itself measures 700 feet in length and 100 feet in height. The rim of Ash Cave protrudes over a plunge pool 90 feet below, and a tributary of the nearby Queer Creek pours down over the rim, creating a scenic waterfall. Hike around this cave, once used by indigenous inhabitants for shelter. This is just one of many natural attractions in Hocking Hills State Park, so come prepared to spend a full day of hiking in the woods.
Friends of Hocking Hills State Park
19852 State Route 664 South
Logan, Ohio, 43138
friendsofhockinghills.org/Ash_Cave.asp
Tecumseh Show
Attend the stirring Tecumseh Show in Hocking Hills. This epic theatrical production has been performed annually for the last 37 years between June 5th and August 29th. Staged at the outdoor Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheater, this production tells the legendary story of Tecumseh, the heroic leader of the local Shawnee Indian tribe. The show recounts Tecumseh's efforts to defend his homeland in Ohio during the 1700's. The show focuses on creating a vivid spectacle for the audience, using live galloping horses and military firearms to depict heated battles.
Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre
5968 Marietta Road
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Tel: (866) 775-0700
tecumsehdrama.com
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