FEBRUARY EVENTS

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NOW through February 13th - Nelsonville Music Festival 2012 Ticket Pre-sales; - Stuart's Opera House is excited to announce that our 8th annual Nelsonville Music Festival will be May 18-20, 2012 at Robbins Crossing on the campus of Hocking College. A limited number of earlybird weekend passes will go on sale Wednesday, February 1st for the price of $65. On Monday, February 13th the 2012 lineup will begin being announced and ticket prices will increase. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit our website at www.nelsonvillefest.org or call the Stuart's Opera House office at (740) 753-1924.

NOW (through Feb 28th) - Katie Lehman Exhibit at the Bowen House - Tuesdays through Fridays 3pm to 6pm; Saturdays 1pm to 4pm; A photographic collection of people who graduated from or attended several of Hocking County's high schools that existed prior to consolidation with Logan High School, along with quotes and stories from their past. The Bowen House, 196 Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344 or www.bowenhouse.org; FREE

TONIGHT - White Elephant Bingo at the Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills - 7pm; Bingo is free, just bring a white elephant gift in a Brown bag or wrap it up. Spaghetti and meatball special for $8 bucks as well. Hope to see you there. The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills, 29042 Hide-A-Way Hills Rd, Sugar Grove; call 740-569-7944 for more info.

VALENTINE'S DAY HAPPENINGS

SATURDAY, February 11th - Annual Sweetheart's Hike at Ash Cave - 5pm to 7pm; Take your sweetheart on a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk. Afterward, enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments. Meet at the Ash Cave parking area. Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave, St. Rt. 56; 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE

SATURDAY, February 11th - Calling all SINGLES and COUPLES, That's right Singles and Couples, We want to Celebrate Valentines Day with you come join us in the Dinning Room or our Lounge. This Saturday Feb 11, 2012. Make a reservation Today 740-569-7944. We still have a few seats available. Enjoy great food, great company and Great Music. We are celebrating Valentine's Day with a fantastic Dinner menu and dancing. The fire places will be burning, the mood will be set, all your favorite songs will be played by the DJ the only thing missing is you and your special someone. Our executive chef has prepared a special menu for the evening; Blackened Salmon with Gorgonzola Crème $16, 10oz Porterhouse Pork Chop with Peach Glaze $16, Pecan Crusted Chicken with Honey Glaze $14, Herb Crusted Filet Mignon with Mustard Sauce $19, Sausage, Peppers and Onions over Pasta $13; all entrees include grilled asparagus and smashed potatoes. Dinner starts at 5pm; call to make your reservations today 740-569-7944; Lodge in Hide-A-Way Hills, 29042 Hide Away Hills Road, Sugar Grove

SATURDAY and Tuesday - Bring your sweetheart "inn" for some extra "loveinn"! Chef Anthony will sweep you off your feet with the following menu. Begin with Baked Brie w/Fig and Pear Chutney followed by your choice of Shrimp Bisque with a Chive Creme Fraiche or Rocket Salad w/Shaved Fennel, Pine Nuts, Pomegranate and Parmesan w/Champagne Vinaigrette. For your entree select from Braised Beef Short Ribs w/Cognac-Green Peppercorn Reduction, Lobster Ravioli in a Sherry Creme Sauce or Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi w/Maple Beurre Blanc. Dive into this delectable dessert: Fresh Strawberries w/Dark Chocolate Fondue and Inn-Made Chambord Chocolate Truffles. $49 per person; reservations required; call 800-653-2557; Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 St. Rt. 374, Logan.

SATURDAY & Tuesday - XXOO...Valentine's Dinner at the Grouse Nest Restaurant; On Saturday February 11th, there will be two seatings. The first at 5:30pm and the second at 8:30pm. We have 12 tables that seat up to 4 available per seating. On Tuesday February 14th, we have one seating available at 6pm. Five course, chef hosted dinner includes Salad Course of baked goat cheese with garden lettuces, roasted figs, pear and toasted almonds; Seafood Course of lobster meat served with boursin cheese on crostini topped with Prosciutto; Appetizer Course of fennel and chorizo strudel; Wild Game Course of chili-rubbed venison with caramelized berry sauce and puree of parsnip; Poultry Course of duck confit with grand cru gruyere and angel hair pasta; Dessert is chocolate Frangelico Bavarian two layer chocolate custard with whipped cream in the middle. $100 per couple for five course meal or $150 per couple for five course meal with wine pairing for each course. Reservations required - call 740-332-4501. Seating is limited. Grouse Nest Restaurant is located at Hocking Hills Resort, 25780 Liberty Hill Rd, So Bloomingville (just west of Ash Cave, off State Route 56)

SATURDAY - Valentine's Day Dinner at The Brass Ring; Your choice of soup or salad, entrees - Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon, Surf & Turf, Seared Mahi Mahi, Five Cheese-stuffed Chicken and Chef Moe's famous desserts: Milk Chocolate Mousse or Wild Berry Vanilla Cheesecake. Appetizers available too. Also, special menu for two served on

Tuesday, February 14th. $65 per couple; $35 per person. Call for reservations - 740-380-9412 or 740-385-8966; The Brass Ring Restaurant, 14405 Country Club Dr, Logan (just off St Rt 328).

SATURDAY - Valentine Chocolate Choo-Choo - 5:30pm to 9pm; Enjoy an evening of wine and chocolate decadence! A catered event by Rhapsody restaurant at Historic Robbins Crossing and a train ride with music, wine and chocolate treats! For details and to purchase tickets, visit our website. $35 - Tickets are limited to 300 people, so reservations are recommended! Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 E Canal St, Nelsonville; 740-707-1585; http://www.nelsonvillemainstreet.com.

TUESDAY - Special Valentine's Day Dinners offered at Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Grouse Nest Restaurant and Brass Ring Restaurant - see details above.

SATURDAY - Annual Winter Walk - 10am; Hocking Soil & Water Conservation District invites you to join us at the Bishop Educational Gardens for a brisk winter walk. The leisurely hike will give us a chance to look for signs of animals that aren't necessarily dormant during this time of year. In fact, many animal species don't wait for spring to begin courting. Come out and join us for some fresh winter air & get those stir-crazy children outdoors, too! Come prepared for the weather with good hiking shoes or boots, appropriate dress and a walking stick if you have one. Some challenging terrain. Hot beverages, soup & cookies will follow the hike. Reservations required - call 740-385-3016; Bishop Educational Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Rd, Rockbridge; FREE

SATURDAY - Sweet Second Saturday - 5pm to 8pm; On the second Saturday of each month, we dress up the dining room and have live music & great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come join us for a great Saturday night out! Reservations appreciated, but not required. The Ridge Inn Restaurant, 16178 Pike Street, Laurelville; 740-332-0300

TUESDAY - Special Valentine's Day Dinners offered at Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Grouse Nest Restaurant and Brass Ring Restaurant - see details above.

THURSDAY, February 16th - Wildlife Workshop - Bats - 6pm; What are they? Which ones are in Ohio? What is the economic & ecological importance of bats? Why should people care about them? What is White-Nose Syndrome & why should you be concerned? How do you manage for bats? Join the Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District & Katrina Schultes, Wildlife Biologist with the Wayne National Forest, for this informative workshop! Logan-Hocking Middle School Theater, 1 Middle School Dr, Logan; Registration required - call 740-385-3016.

FRIDAY, February 17th - Scalawags & Renegades - 2pm; The Ohio Frontier was full of heroes and shady characters. Meet at the Shelter House at the Rock House to hike and explore our local history. Shelter House at Rock House, St Rt 374 near St Rt 180; 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE

SATURDAY, February 18th - Tapping of the Maples - 9am; It's that time of the year. Ever wonder where all that maple syrup comes from? Join the Naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center and try your hand at tapping your own tree as we prepare for the annual "Maple Sugaring in the Hills" event here at Hocking Hills on March 10 & 11. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave area, St Rt 664 S; 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE

SATURDAY, February 18th - Drive & Discover - 9am to 6pm; On the third Saturday of each month, take a scenic drive through the Hocking Hills while shopping for gifts and treasures such as handcrafted furniture, art glass, candles, quilts, wind chimes and more more! Enjoy artist demos and special discount at these unique shops. Start at a different shop each month, this month begin at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 St Rt 374, Logan; 740-385-7489

SATURDAY, February 18th - Valentine's Dinner - Bring your sweetheart "inn" for some extra "loveinn"! Chef Anthony will sweep you off your feet with the following menu. Begin with Baked Brie w/Fig and Pear Chutney followed by your choice of Shrimp Bisque with a Chive Creme Fraiche or Rocket Salad w/Shaved Fennel, Pine Nuts, Pomegranate and Parmesan w/Champagne Vinaigrette. For your entree select from Braised Beef Short Ribs w/Cognac-Green Peppercorn Reduction, Lobster Ravioli in a Sherry Creme Sauce or Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi w/Maple Beurre Blanc. Dive into this delectable dessert: Fresh Strawberries w/Dark Chocolate Fondue and Inn-Made Chambord Chocolate Truffles. $49 per person; reservations required; call 800-653-2557; Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 St. Rt. 374, Logan.

SATURDAY, February 18th - Dwight Icenhower - 8pm to 10pm; Dwight Icenhower is from Pomeroy, Ohio, and began his Elvis career by singing karaoke at a local fair when he was only 16. Now, he makes a full-time career out of keeping the legend alive. He has studied every move that Elvis made and has mastered the 50's, 60's & 70's eras of Elvis' career. $20 - $35; Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 or visit http://stuartsoperahouse.org for tickets.

ONGOING:

FRIDAYS - All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry at The Olde Dutch - 4:30pm to 8pm; Deep fried Pollock, French Fries and Cole Slaw for just $7.99. The Olde Dutch Restaurant, 12791 St Rt 664 S, Logan; 740-385-1000

FRIDAYS - Prime Rib Night at the Millstone BBQ and The Brass Ring Restaurant. The Millstone BBQ is located near the Holiday Inn Express on Grey Street in Logan and The Brass Ring Restaurant is located at 14405 Country Club Lane (just off St Rt 328) in Logan.

SUNDAYS - $5 Brunch at the Lodge, most entrees are $5 - 10:30 - 2

ABOUT THE PARKS

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History of the Area

The hollows and caves of the park complex have long attracted the peoples of Ohio. Evidence of the ancient Adena culture illustrates man first inhabited the recesses more than 7,000 years ago.

In the mid 1700's several Indian tribes traveled through or lived here including the Wyandot, Delaware and Shawnee. Their name for the river from which the park gets its name was Hockhocking of "bottle river." The name comes from the bottle-shaped valley of the Hocking River whose formation is due to its one-time blockage by glacial ice.

After the Greenville Treaty of 1795, numerous white settlers moved into the region and Hocking County was organized in 1818. The area around the parks began to develop in 1835 when a powder mill was built near Rock House and a grist mill was constructed at Cedar Falls.

The cave areas were well-known as scenic attractions by 1870. In 1924, the first land purchase by the state was made to preserve the scenic features. This first parcel of 146 acres included Old Man's Cave. Subsequent purchases built acreage while the areas existed under the Department of Forestry as State Forest Parks. The Department of Natural Resources was created in 1949 and the new Division of Parks assumed control of the Hocking Hills State Park complex, which today includes the six park areas. A dining lodge and cottages were opened in 1972. These cottages, together with a campground, provide overnight facilities in one of the most beautiful areas of our state.

Priscilla's Cottage

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Priscilla's Cottage is almost complete. It is an absolutely beautiful Cottage. A
Cave and a Waterfall are behind the house. Huge Hemlock trees and rock faced cliffs line the hills. Deer and turkey are seen daily at the creek in front. A sheltered Hot-tub area, fire-pit and table are in back in the woods for your comfort and seclusion.

Our Cabin Pictures

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Our Photo Album

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Pictures of Tranquil Retreat

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