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June 3 - August 30, 2025
HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK NATURALIST PROGRAMS
June, July, August 2025
All programs are subject to change. Notify the naturalist if special accommodations are needed for your participation. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Tuesday, June 3rd
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Thursday, June 5th
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, June 7th
11 am Beginner Archery - Join us beside the swimming pool in the campground for a beginner's archery course. All equipment is provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
2 pm Radical Reptiles - Learn about defining characteristics of a reptile. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
Tuesday, June 10th
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Wednesday, June 11th
2-3 pm Beginners Kayaking – Join the Naturalist to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink if you wish. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot. Call 740-279-1177 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up. *SIGN UP REQUIRED*
Thursday, June 12th
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, June 14th
2 pm Awesome Amphibians - Find out what makes something an amphibian. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
Tuesday, June 17th
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Thursday, June 19th
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, June 21st
11 am Intro Birding – Join us for a short hike down the paved portion of the purple trail and learn some common birds and how to ID them and their calls. Bring binoculars if you have them! Meet at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
2 pm Resident Raptors - Come meet our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
Tuesday, June 24th
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Wednesday, June 25th
2-3 pm Beginners Kayaking – Join the Naturalist to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink if you wish. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot. Call 740-279-1177 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up. *SIGN UP REQUIRED*
Thursday, June 26th
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, June 28th
11 am Beginner Archery - Join us beside the swimming pool in the campground for a beginner's archery course. All equipment is provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, July 1st
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Thursday, July 3rd
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, July 5th
11 am Beginner Archery - Join us beside the swimming pool in the campground for a beginner's archery course. All equipment is provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
2 pm Radical Reptiles - Learn about defining characteristics of a reptile. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
Tuesday, July 8th
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Wednesday, July 9th
2-3 pm Beginners Kayaking – Join the Naturalist to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink if you wish. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot. Call 740-279-1177 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up. *SIGN UP REQUIRED*
Thursday, July 10th
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, July 12th
2 pm Awesome Amphibians - Find out what makes something an amphibian. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
Tuesday, July 15th
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Thursday, July 17th
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, July 19th
11 am Beginner Archery - Join us beside the swimming pool in the campground for a beginner's archery course. All equipment is provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
2 pm Resident Raptors - Come meet our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
Tuesday, July 22nd
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Tuesday, August 5th
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Wednesday, August 6th
2-3 pm Beginners Kayaking – Join the Naturalist to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink if you wish. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot. Call 740-279-1177 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up. *SIGN UP REQUIRED*
Thursday, August 7th
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, August 9th
11 am Beginner Archery - Join us beside the swimming pool in the campground for a beginner's archery course. All equipment is provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
2 pm Radical Reptiles - Learn about defining characteristics of a reptile. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
Tuesday, August 12th
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Thursday, August 14th
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, August 16th
2 pm Awesome Amphibians - Find out what makes something an amphibian. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
Tuesday, August 19th
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Wednesday, August 20th
2-3 pm Beginners Kayaking – Join the Naturalist to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink if you wish. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot. Call 740-279-1177 or visit the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to sign up. *SIGN UP REQUIRED*
Thursday, August 21st
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, August 23rd
11 am Beginner Archery - Join us beside the swimming pool in the campground for a beginner's archery course. All equipment is provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
2 pm Resident Raptors - Come meet our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby.
Tuesday, August 26th
10 am Old Man’s Cave Hike – Join us for a moderate 1-mile round trip hike through the gorge. Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Thursday, August 28th
2 pm Creature Feature- Learn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
Saturday, August 30th
11 am Intro Birding – Join us for a short hike down the paved portion of the purple trail and learn some common birds and how to ID them and their calls. Bring binoculars if you have them! Meet at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center.
