Hocking Hills provides some of the best outdoor exploration that the state of Ohio has to offer. It has waterfalls, caves, trails overlooking the forest, and wildlife galore. We had a great time exploring Hocking Hills and making Cherry Ridge Retreat our jumping off point to explore the region.
Tag: Day trips from Columbus
10 things to do in Ohio before you die
For the last several years, I’ve posted many things about Ohio travel. Being a Columbus-native means I’m always looking for places in Ohio that are fun, interesting and of course, have a good view. I’m a sucker for a beautiful Birdseye view. As I went through my various posts, I decided to do a round-up…
Traveling from Columbus, OH
Ohio has it’s perks for travel-lovers. It’s approximately halfway between Chicago and NY. Ohioans are within easy driving distance to places like Washington D.C., Toronto, Philadelphia, Grand Rapids, St. Louis, Nashville, Colombia and Memphis. Living in Columbus, Ohio, smack dab in the middle of the state, means we are centrally-located enough to drive to West…
Hocking Hills getaway
Dubbed “Southeastern Ohio’s Scenic Wonderland”, the Hocking Hills are a great destination in Ohio. If you’re from Columbus, it’s hard to beat the 1-hr drive. We went a few weekends ago to enjoy the fall foliage. Even though it wasn’t quite peak yet, we still had a great time.
Day trip from Columbus: West Virginia
I love West Virginia. It’s seriously beautiful. There are so many parks, lookouts and beautiful views to explore. We took a day trip to look at a piece of property, and took some time enjoy some of the beautiful sights. We’ve been to Dolly Sods Wilderness a few times (review on that here), and love…