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What’s For Dinner?
Surrounding Hocking Hills and in the Southeastern part of Ohio, you will find a wide selection of places to eat and enjoy! Here are some of our locally owned favorites in Logan, Nelsonville, and Athens!
Sibs Weekend at Ohio University 2022
Sibs weekend at Ohio University is Friday February 4-6 this year! This is the siblings of the current Bobcats to experience campus life for a weekend and to spend some time with their favorite Bobcats! Ohio University doesn’t disappoint with events scheduled for the weekend, including a Stargazing and Campfire on Friday from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm and a Weekend Day Hike Friday and Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
New Year’s Resolution
It’s that time of year again. Time to think about the year ahead and setting new goals and resolutions for a better you, whatever that looks like for you. Below I have compiled a list of the most common New Year’s Resolutions and tips on how to achieve them. Happy New Year from myself and 1st Choice Lodging.
Getting Ready for the Holidays
Our top tips and tricks to make your holiday plans go smoothly! It’s that time of year where the stress is high and the to-do list seems even higher. To help with the stress and to maybe help with that to-do list, we’ve compiled a complete list to help you get ready for the holiday rush and give you more time to enjoy your loved ones. If you are anything like me, you haven’t even started your Christmas shopping yet.
Hunting in the Hills
Hocking Hills and the surrounding area isn’t only known for Old Man’s Cave, although that is what most tourists come to see. There are plenty of other things to see and do in the area and this time of year is no exception. In Ohio, deer season for bow hunters is in full swing and has been since September 25th, but what most hunters are itching for is gun season. Opening day for gun season is November 29th and runs to December 5th
Ohio University Dad's Weekend 2021
This weekend is all about the dads of the alum studying hard away from home at Ohio University. Where the dad jokes run wild and there’s plenty to do in Hocking Hills and Athens areas! Take Dad on a trip he won’t forget with these awesome happenings in the area!
Haunted Hocking - Come explore the spooky side of the hills!
Fall and Halloween in particular is the perfect time to come explore Hocking Hills with the fall leaves boasting their vibrant colors and the eerie chill of the haunted stories, it will be an experience you won’t soon forget! Here are some of the spookiest spots in the area!
Explore Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio
Start planning your getaway to the Hocking Hills region of Southeast, Ohio to escape the chaos of your everyday life. When you visit Hocking Hills, you are visiting a region filled with the serenity of nature, breathtaking waterfalls, and calming state forests.