By Isabel Prontes
Hocking Hills is a city in the Allegheny Plateau region of Ohio. It is a city that has abundant natural beauty with many gorges, cliffs, waterfalls and rock shelters. If you are planning to be in Hocking Hills, there are plenty interesting things to experience during your visit.
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls is the most voluminous waterfall in Hocking Hills. Located in Hocking Hills State Park, Cedar Falls is picturesque, serene and beautiful. Just a brief walk away from Cedars Fall, visitors will come across a well groomed area for picnicking and latrines as well. The atmosphere of Cedar Falls is both isolated and rugged, giving it a fascinating and mysterious wilderness feeling.
Cantwell Cliffs
Cantwell Cliffs is in the northern part of Hocking Hills. With a remote location, Cantwell Cliffs usually is sparse when it comes to visitors. However, those who do visit Cantwell Cliffs often call it the most scenic part of Hocking County. Cantwell Cliffs is a great place to go hiking with its many crevices and intimidating, majestic sandstone, and powerful views from vistas (from the high rim trails). Be sure to hike along the mesmerizing Valley Trail.
Clear Creek
Clear Creek (also known as Metro Park) is a great place to examine a lot of diverse flora, being the home of more than 1,200 different species of plants. Some of the more notable plants at Clear Creek include witch hazel, the amusingly named skunk cabbage, pink ladyslipper, maidenhair ferns and many more. This stunning gorge does not have a dam, making it a more enjoyable experience for its visitors.
Farmers Market
If you want a break from natural sightseeing in Hocking Hills, a great place to visit is the farmers market called Laurelville Fruit Farm. Laurelville Fruit Farm is wonderful if you are looking to buy fresh apples and apple cider. Other fruit you can purchase at this farm market include cherries, plums and peaches. This is a charming market that is great for fruit shopping.
Rockbridge
Ohio's natural rock bridges are one of the most fascinating features of the state. There are at a minimum 12 of these rock bridges in Ohio. Rockbridge natural bridge has been in existence for millions of years, and is over a 100 feet long (and approximately 10 to 20 feet in width). This is a lovely and serene example of the natural splendor of southeastern Ohio.
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About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
