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The NEW Whispering Cave Trail at Hocking Hills- with kids

April 2, 2018September 5, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

One of my reasons for wanting to visit Hocking Hills this year, besides staying in a super cool Caboose, was to try out the new Whispering Cave trail at Hocking Hills. As a family, we’ve been to Hocking Hills numerous times, so it was exciting to know that this time we’d have a new area to check out. The Whispering Cave/Hemlock Bridge Trail opened in May 2017. The trailhead to the Whispering Cave trail is adjacent to the Hocking Hills …

Best hiking trails for kids at Hocking Hills

September 27, 2018July 25, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

Hocking Hills is the perfect family-friendly Ohio destination. The main attraction of Hocking Hills are her natural rock formations and numerous waterfalls, but all of these must be reached by hiking trails. Over the years, I wished that someone would rank the easiest or best trails for young children. So, after multiple visits to Hocking Hills with our family, I’ve come up with a list of the best hiking trails for kids at Hocking Hills. #1 Ash Cave The easiest …

All aboard! The Hocking Hills Caboose- Unique Ohio Lodging

December 27, 2018July 5, 2017 by YoderToterBlog

All aboard! Take a seat! I can’t wait to tell you all about our stay at The Hocking Hills Caboose- a unique Ohio lodging opportunity. Our young family had a fantastic time at this Hocking Hills cabin-like property, and I’ve been bursting to share! I couldn’t believe the interest from friends and family- even grandma- on what it was like to sleep in a caboose. I’ll be honest, I’m no happy camper and was worried about whether the Caboose would …

A day in Hocking Hills- with kids

November 11, 2018May 13, 2016 by YoderToterBlog

When I think of clifftop vistas, cascading waterfalls and well-groomed hiking travels, my mind travels to the mountains of Virginia or Washington. Then I hear a small voice say, “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home” and I remember that I can have all of these in just a few hours drive- in the hills of southeast Ohio. Hocking Hills State Park is the second-most visited place in all of Ohio, and my family traveled there a few …