What First‑Time Visitors Should Know Before Visiting Hocking Hills

If you’re planning your first trip to Hocking Hills, you’re in for something special. This region in southeast Ohio is known for its deep gorges, waterfalls, rock shelters, winding trails and quiet forests. But there is more to it than just the views. It’s a collection of small towns, state parks, artisans, local businesses and […]

What events are happening this summer in Hocking Hills?

Summer in Hocking Hills is not one single thing. It can be a packed festival weekend in Logan, a quiet glass of wine after a hike, a farmers market morning, or a night around the fire pit with tired legs and no plans left. That is what makes the area so good for summer travel. […]

Best hiking trails in Hocking Hills for beginners and families

Discovering Hocking Hills: A Natural Haven for Everyone Hocking Hills State Park in southeastern Ohio is a natural playground that welcomes visitors of all ages and fitness levels. From the first moment you step onto the trails, you’re greeted by dramatic cliffs, lush forests and waterfalls that look like they’re straight out of a fantasy […]

The Town Behind the Trails — What Logan, Ohio Gets Right

Logan, Ohio Is Worth Slowing Down For Most people who come to Hocking Hills spend their days on the trails, their evenings at the property, and drive through Logan, Ohio without really stopping. We understand it. The gorges are the thing you came for, and they are spectacular. But we’ve watched enough guests discover downtown […]

There’s More Than Hiking Here — The Full Adventure Map for Hocking Hills

I’ll be honest — I thought I was afraid of heights. I did the ziplines and high ropes course years ago with a small group, and I went in genuinely unsure whether I’d be able to go through with it. I did. And the feeling on the other side of something you thought you couldn’t […]

Go Touch Grass. We Mean That Literally.

Posted by the team at Notestone Reserve If you’ve spent any time online lately — and statistically, you have — you’ve probably seen the phrase. Touch grass. Originally internet slang for “log off, you’ve been on here too long,” it started as a gentle insult and turned into something else entirely. In 2025, people started taking […]

Wildflower Season in Hocking Hills: When and Where to See Blooms

When spring returns to Hocking Hills, the forest floor transforms into a living palette of color. Delicate flowers unfurl beneath towering trees, along sandstone cliffs and beside winding creeks. I’ve walked the trails here in every season, and there’s nothing quite like the first warm days when hepatica, bloodroot and trillium push through the leaf litter. In this […]

Can you swim in Hocking Hills? Safety tips & best spots

Discovering the Beauty of Hocking Hills When I first drove into the wooded hollows and sandstone cliffs of Hocking Hills, I was struck by how the scenery seemed to have been carved by time itself. Hiking through gorges and past waterfalls is one of the best ways to experience this southern Ohio gem, and the […]

Can you see everything in Hocking Hills in one weekend?

Hocking Hills is a wild, sprawling wonderland tucked into southeastern Ohio. Streams carve their way through hemlock‑shaded gorges, waterfalls tumble over towering sandstone cliffs, and mossy caves hide stories as old as time. When friends ask, “Can you see everything in Hocking Hills in one weekend?”, my answer is always the same: you can see […]

Best Restaurants Near Hocking Hills: A Local’s Dining Guide

If you’re planning a trip to Hocking Hills, waterfalls and hiking trails are probably at the top of your list. But after climbing the steps at Old Man’s Cave or exploring Rock House, one question quickly follows: Where should we eat? If you’re staying at Notestone Reserve (14580 Notestone Road, Laurelville, OH 43135), you’re in […]