About Hocking County, OH

The Hocking Hills Tourism Association has just published a list of freebies across southeast Ohio....from loads of free naturalist programs at Hocking Hills State Park, to browsing the Decorative Arts Center and Ohio Glass Museum in historic Lancaster, or the Bowen House in Logan, or riding the Hock-Hocking Adena Bike Trail from Nelsonville to Athens (Ohio University).

http://www.1800hocking.com/whattodo/admission_free

Whether you're an agent or a buyer, after you've been out looking at/showing properties make a stop or two along the way home at places where walking is welcome....whether it's a park trail or just a off-the-track downtown or square. Aside from the exercise benefit, doing so will also better acquaint you with the surrounding area, no matter how well you think you might know it....just try to be in no hurry to get where you're going next....

And if you're planning ahead, don't forget the annual Shoot the Hills photography contest, brought to you by the Friends of the Hocking Hills....it will be here next month....for details, visit http://www.shootthehills.com/

Video of photographs taken in and around Hide-A-Way Hills after an ice storm in Janury of 2009. While still without power, I realize there are those working dilengently at South Central Power to bring services back online.

Most of the Hills lost power early Wednesday morning. Many phones and internet services have been on and off since Wednesday afternoon, and most lost phones and internet services late Thursday night.

It is now 3:39 Friday afternoon and my 569 phone exchange and net services are back for now. Electricity has not been restored.

Trees are still falling, and services that were restored may be taken back out by the debris. Our Maintenance crew have the roads looking great and passable, however many trees and large branches are still falling as I type. Be sure to to check back as I have been taking photos of the damage, the repairs, and of the gorgeous backdrop this storm has left behind. If I have to be stranded with no power along with limited telephone and internet services, Hide-A-Way Hills, Ohio sure is one of the most beautiful places to do so.

Another Annual Winter Hike has come and gone at Hocking Hills State Park....if you missed it, join the cast of thousands next year (third Saturday in January)....and here's a Visual Tour stroll through this year's event. And for more information about you can help ensure the future of the park, please pay a visit to The Friends of the Hocking Hills (http://www.friendsofhockinghills.org)... the friendly folks who bring you those handsome yellow donation boxes you'll see at the park.....