By Lisa Russell
Many tourists enjoy deer hunting in Ohio.
Ohio tourists find a variety of activities to enjoy in January. Some visitors come for the hunting--Ohio's District One hunting zone has plenty of red-tailed deer. Others enjoy simply taking a vigorous walk through the frozen Hocking Hills State Park. Finally, take a last-minute look at the beautiful holiday decor at the Franklin Park Conservatory.
Holidays at the Conservatory
The Franklin Park Conservatory offers a display of holiday lights that ends the first Sunday of the month. In addition to the more than 100 different kinds of poinsettias are on display, a bright red poinsettia tree is on the premises and breakfast with Santa are also provided. The Conservatory is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm every day except Monday.
1777 E. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio
614-645-8733 or 800-214-7275
Deer Hunting
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 5 to 7 percent of the archery deer hunt kills are from January hunts. Ohio Game & Fish Magazine says the number one place to hunt white-tailed deer in January is the District One area near Dublin, where farmland and forested areas meet.
Ohio Department of Wildlife's District One Office
614-644-3925 for dates and permits
Annual Hocking Hills WInter Hike
For more than 40 years, Ohio hikers have explored the six-mile trail from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave. Meet at the parking lot for Old Man's Cave at 8:30 am, and enjoy the winter wonderland, complete with frozen waterfalls. Wear layered clothing and high-quality, water-resistant footwear. A shuttle bus will bring you back to the parking lot starting at 11:00 am. There is no fee for this hike.
Hocking Hills' Old Man's Cave
19852 St. Rt. 664 S
Logan, Ohio 43138
740-385-6842
friendsofhockinghills.org
About the Author:
Lisa Russell is an entrepreneur and writer from Washington State, with a professional background in education, cosmetology and the restaurant industry. She's been published in regional parenting publications, homeschooling publications and has published over 10,000 articles online since 1999. She studied Early Childhood Education at Antelope Valley College.
Photo Credits:
red deer stag 6 image by michael luckett from
Fotolia.com
