Jan 20 - 6 pm. Join the naturalist at the Ash Cave parking area for an evening stroll back to Ash Cave. We'll discover together what makes this area so unique and poke into the history that surrounds this scenic area of the Hocking Hills. Please, no pets at the night hike. Cost: Free. Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-8003.

Jan 21 - On the third Saturday of each month, take a scenic drive through the Hocking Hills while shopping for gifts and treasures such as handcrafted furniture, art glass, candles, quilts, wind chimes and more more! Enjoy artist demos and special discount at these unique shops. Start at a different shop each month: January, June & November: Scenic Way Gifts, 63775 St. Rt. 56, Creola 740-596-1913. February & July: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 St. Rt. 374, Logan 740-385-7489. March, August & December: Wind Chime Shop, 29205 Ilesboro Rd., Logan 740-385-9537. April & September: Honey Fork Fabrics, 19151 Goat Run-Honey Fork Rd., Logan 740-385-6072. May & October: Ruby's Country Cupboard, 16734 St. Rt. 374, Laurelville 740-385-9696.

Jan 21 - Annual Winter Hike at Hocking Hills, 9-11 am continuous starts from the Old Man's Cave Visitor's Center. More than 5,000 outdoor enthusiasts will participate in the Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike. Hikers should assemble at Hocking Hills State Park Campground at any time from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Winter Hike and all pre-hike and post-hike activities are free. Donations are encouraged for the refreshments, and for the return ride to Old Man's Cave. Commemorative patches and hiking stick medallions are available for purchase. Hikers should come dressed in layered clothing and sturdy shoes. Cost: Free. Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-685-6841.

Jan 27 - 10th Annual Bowl-A-Rama at Starbrick Gallery 5-9pm. Buy the Bowl the Chili's Free The area's finest potters are spinning unique art bowls for you to fire up with our homemade chilies. Also that night Laurie Vancouver presents new Covered Casserole Dishes - beautiful functional ware from our most prolific potter. Laurie's show will run through Feb 21st. Bowl-A-Rama is a Nelsonville Final Friday event. Cost: Free. Contact: Starbrick Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011.

Jan 27 - Final Fridays - Fire & Ice. 6-10 pm. On the final Friday of every month excluding December, galleries and retail shops on Nelsonville's Historic Square stay open late to feature special art events. Enjoy artists' demonstrations, art chats, artists at work in their studios and openings of new art exhibits, plays, and musical shows. Watch drum circles, street musicians, dancers, and More. Cost: Free. Contact: Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville, Phone: 740-753-1011.

Jan 27 - The Wonders of Old Man's Cave 2pm. Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a short hike and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park. Cost: Free. Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6561.

Jan 28 - 39th Annual Winter Hike Series 10 am. Enjoy a 1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 mile guided or self-guided hike. Meeting Place Mathias Log Cabin. Age Range All ages. Not wheelchair accessible. Cost: Free/Register by 1/13/12. Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111.

Jan 28 - Cabin Fever Cures 2 pm. Ever wonder what the settlers did to pass time in the winter Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Visitors Center at Old Man's Cave to participate in some historical games and activities to help you prepare for the upcoming winter months. Cost: Free. Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841.

Jan 28 - Winter Raptor Watch 10 am. Join the naturalist down at the Naturalist Cabinlocated behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to discover why hawks, owls, eagles vultures are more noticeable in the winter and what makes them so special. Cost: Free. Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841'

February 2012

Feb 11 - Sweet Second Saturday 5-8pm. On the second Saturday of each month, we dress up the dining room and have live music great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come join us for a great Saturday night out Reservations appreciated, but not required. Cost: Per menu. Contact: The Ridge Inn Restaurant, Laurelville, Ohio. Phone: 740-332-0300.

Feb 11 - Sweethearts Hike 5-7 pm. Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot. Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk. After enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments. Cost: Free. Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841.

Feb 18 - On the third Saturday of each month, take a scenic drive through the Hocking Hills while shopping for gifts and treasures such as handcrafted furniture, art glass, candles, quilts, wind chimes and more more! Enjoy artist demos and special discount at these unique shops. Start at a different shop each month: January, June & November: Scenic Way Gifts, 63775 St. Rt. 56, Creola 740-596-1913. February & July: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 St. Rt. 374, Logan 740-385-7489. March, August & December: Wind Chime Shop, 29205 Ilesboro Rd., Logan 740-385-9537. April & September: Honey Fork Fabrics, 19151 Goat Run-Honey Fork Rd., Logan 740-385-6072. May & October: Ruby's Country Cupboard, 16734 St. Rt. 374, Laurelville 740-385-9696.

Feb 24 - Final Fridays 6-10 pm. On the final Friday of every month excluding December, galleries and retail shops on Nelsonville's Historic Square stay open late to feature special art events. Enjoy artists' demonstrations, art chats, artists at work in their studios and openings of new art exhibits, plays, and musical shows. Watch drum circles, street musicians, dancers, and other sidewalk entertainment amidst artists craftspersons selling their wares. Cost: Free. Contact: Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville, Phone: 740-753-1011.

March 2012

Mar 12 - John Gorka. Cost: $17-$30. Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm. Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764. Registration/Reservations required. 740-753-1924. Rolling Stone calls John Gorka "the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement." Gorka has been playing folk music all around the country for about 25 years, putting out his 11th album this year. Energetic acoustic music that is not a trend, not a fad, but an expression of everyday life, is his trademark.

Mar 10 & 11 - Maple Sugaring in the Hills, Cost: Free. Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center, St. Rt. 664 S, Logan, OH 43138. Cost: Free. 740-385-6841. Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center and savor the taste of the season as we boil down our local maple sap. Discover the many methods used throughout history to make this tasty treat. Free samples are available. Don't forget to enjoy the pancake breakfast located at the Dining Lodge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days!

Mar 10 - Sweet Second Saturday 5-8pm. On the second Saturday of each month, we dress up the dining room and have live music great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come join us for a great Saturday night out Reservations appreciated, but not required. Cost: Per menu. Contact: The Ridge Inn Restaurant, Laurelville, Ohio. Phone: 740-332-0300.

Mar 17 - On the third Saturday of each month, take a scenic drive through the Hocking Hills while shopping for gifts and treasures such as handcrafted furniture, art glass, candles, quilts, wind chimes and more more! Enjoy artist demos and special discount at these unique shops. Start at a different shop each month: January, June & November: Scenic Way Gifts, 63775 St. Rt. 56, Creola 740-596-1913. February & July: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 St. Rt. 374, Logan 740-385-7489. March, August & December: Wind Chime Shop, 29205 Ilesboro Rd., Logan 740-385-9537. April & September: Honey Fork Fabrics, 19151 Goat Run-Honey Fork Rd., Logan 740-385-6072. May & October: Ruby's Country Cupboard, 16734 St. Rt. 374, Laurelville 740-385-9696.

Feb 30 - Final Fridays 6-10 pm. On the final Friday of every month excluding December, galleries and retail shops on Nelsonville's Historic Square stay open late to feature special art events. Enjoy artists' demonstrations, art chats, artists at work in their studios and openings of new art exhibits, plays, and musical shows. Watch drum circles, street musicians, dancers, and other sidewalk entertainment amidst artists craftspersons selling their wares. Cost: Free. Contact: Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville, Phone: 740-753-1011.