Adventure Journal (Hiking) Our adventures in the Hocking Hills... Categories: Show All Hocking Hills Nature Hiking Southwest Emotions Understanding Development Rapunzel's Plunge April 2019 An early Spring morning and a brisk hike found us peering over the abyss at Rapunzel's Plunge. Fed by its sister, Cinderella, this is one of the few falls allowing the vantage point to easily capture it glory... Read more ... The "Road to Hell" Tree March 2019 One of the intriguing stories of these Hills is the "Road to Hell" tree tale. An Indian hunting trail wound through the valley between present day Laurelville and South Bloomingville... Read more ... High Water Everywhere February 2019 A Cascading Old Man's Cave Creek. Slipping out early on a mid-week day after several continual days of rain gave rise to many contemplative locations. This classic view held sway for me for quite some time as I paused to reflect on the evolution of these hollows from innumerable floods such as this... Read more ... Blood Moon February 2019 The Full Blood Moon A frigid night yet powerful emotive forces were at work. I silently watched and gathered periodic captures as the Earth's shadow shrouded the moon... Read more ... Christmas Eve Adventures December 2018 An early morning hiking adventure to Parish Rocks. Val and I researched this location and with the expert advice of local friend and neighbor, Aaron Fox, we trekked here with no problems... Read more ... Dual Wonders January 2019 November 2018 An easy stroll allowed us to gather in this visual expression of nature's wonder here in the Hocking Hills.This is one of the easier hikes in the area. A mostly flat paved path meanders down the middle of Conkle's Hollow amid towering Black Hand sandstone walls above... Read more ... Subterranean Plunge November 2018 A circuitous route, slippery slopes, a bit of rappelling and we finally discovered an amazing and beautiful plunge Falls. This place typifies how the grandeur of the Hocking Hills evolved over eons... Read more ... Lake Hope Reflections October 2018 Dawn at Lake Hope - A Reflection An early morning drive led us to an outstanding dawn with no wind. The lakes' surface allowed perfect mirrored reflections and gave Mother Nature expressive moments to show off her finery... Read more ... Nostalgic Perfection October 2018 The morning atmosphere was impeccable as the fall glow illuminated this classic covered bridge. Read more ... Airplane Dawn Val and I hiked up in the pre-dawn light to watch the full moon descend and consider the sunrise over the hollow. Thursday, October 25, 2018 Read more ... Yesterday - Fall In the Hills Monday, October 22, 2018 Early morning Fall Dawn in the Hocking Hills - A hoar frost crisp day. Read more ... Autumn's Lovely Smile Nature is the art of God - Dante Alichieri The Hills here are slowly beginning their change. The days are crisper, the temperature is moderated from the stifling summer heat and ever so slowly the colors give the sense of our developing world here... Read more ... Southwest Gallery Additions July 2018 A long but engaging journey through the back country of Zion National Park. We hiked through streams and a forest valley with little clues of civilization. Finally reaching the end of this box canyon we were rewarded greatly by this double arched sandstone evolution... Read more ... Idle Force of Nature April 2018 Spring Bloom The idle winds of nature are slowly, slowly pushing aside old man's winter grip and diminishing the cabin fever in so many. Daffodils recently began their golden glow and the feathered migrations bring new and delightful songs and sightings every day... Read more ... Grandma Gatewood March 2018 We have always been amazed with the story of Grandma Gatewood. Hiking the Appalachian Trail straight through at age 65. These were the early days of the Appalachian Trail and many sections were not complete... Read more ... Airplane Rock October 2017 Fall Dawn – Airplane Rock… Predawn and Dusty & I hiked up to Airplane Rock for a great Fall morning. The solitude and memories gave a sense of visiting an old friend. We arrived early in the dark and renewed our thoughts from our previous visits as to a composition that conveyed the emotion of the moment... Read more ... Troll Bridge January 2018 "Far to the north, or indeed in any direction, strange mountains and creatures have always lurked- elves, goblins, trolls, and spiders:-we encounter them in dread and wonder... Read more ...