Hocking Hills

With the in-laws in town, we decided to treat them to a couple nights in Hocking Hills. Only an hour from home but featuring secluded cabins, hiking, and hot tubs, it seemed the perfect place for the whole family to get away for baby's first trip.

Our first of two nights was stormy with lots of wind, rain, and thunder. Though our cabin had a complete kitchen, the power went out as Michael was in the middle of cooking dinner. The weather also kept us from using the charcoal grill outside, so we settled for sandwiches and decided to "tough it out" without power or water for the night. Fortunately, the lights came back and the water started pumping again at 8:00 the next morning, so we were able to stay for the second night too. We spent the day hiking around Old Man's Cave and Cedar Falls. Both Joel and Polo enjoyed the experience.

 

Michael and I went hiking on a day trip to Hocking Hills last year for our anniversary, and we were sad that due to Ohio's lack of rain this season, much of the creek and falls were dried up. His parents just did not get the same experience we had.

 

May 2011 vs. June 2012

Nevertheless, with good company and good spirits (and of course that hot tub!), we had a lovely time.