# Things To Do **URL:** https://community.hockinghills.com/c/things-to-do/9.md [Latest](https://community.hockinghills.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.hockinghills.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Things To Do category](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/about-the-things-to-do-category/21)
**Author:** [@finn](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/finn)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss things to do in #hockinghills in this section. --- ## [Bringing our dog! What to expect?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/bringing-our-dog-what-to-expect/662)
**Author:** [@michaelloebig](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/michaelloebig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/bringing-our-dog-what-to-expect/662 "2024-03-21T14:17:39Z")
This will be my wife and I’s second trip to Hawking Hills, but our first trip with a dog! Everything is pretty clearly marked on here when it comes to which trails/areas are dog-friendly. For those who are more experienc… --- ## [Planning trip with grandchildren 5-9](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/planning-trip-with-grandchildren-5-9/567)
**Author:** [@debzeke](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/debzeke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/planning-trip-with-grandchildren-5-9/567 "2022-05-16T18:14:01Z")
Planning a trip with grandchildren 5-9. Staying in a cabin in Jackson Township, Vinton County. I would like to go to Old Mans Cave and want suggestions of what other things to do. Is tubing down the river a good thing … --- ## [April 18 visit help](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/april-18-visit-help/563)
**Author:** [@skr614](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/skr614)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/april-18-visit-help/563 "2022-04-09T13:39:08Z")
Hi all :grinning: I apologize if this is a repeat question. I’m brand new to this site. We are visiting Hocking Hills with our 3- and 5-year-olds from April 18-20. I have looked through the app, and it looks like most th… --- ## [Question about rock climbing/rappelling](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/question-about-rock-climbing-rappelling/557)
**Author:** [@Ichigo](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Ichigo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 5:25am UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/question-about-rock-climbing-rappelling/557 "2022-03-09T05:25:26Z")
I have yet to visit HH and know that there are roughly 90 some acers in the park set aside for rock climbing activities but was looking to bring my own equipment as I have everything I need (no petons as I saw on your si… --- ## [Winter Activities](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/winter-activities/533)
**Author:** [@lindsnoellea](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/lindsnoellea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/winter-activities/533 "2021-09-30T17:05:00Z")
Hi everyone! I am planning a getaway for my Birthday on January 7-9. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for winter activities in Hocking Hills? I am a frequent visitor, but usually for hiking/outdoor activity, so… --- ## [Planning a trip w/ my 7yo daughter](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/planning-a-trip-w-my-7yo-daughter/528)
**Author:** [@Bpomish1818](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Bpomish1818)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/planning-a-trip-w-my-7yo-daughter/528 "2021-08-11T18:05:22Z")
Hello, I am looking to plan a trip with my 7yo daughter from August 28th to September 2nd. I am trying to plan my trip to HH and need some help. I have never been to the area and there seems lots to do. Does anyone h… --- ## [Rainy day activities with Teenagers](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/rainy-day-activities-with-teenagers/525)
**Author:** [@warrend](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/warrend)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/rainy-day-activities-with-teenagers/525 "2021-07-12T15:02:30Z")
Hi, never been to HH before, what are some rainy day activities to do with a 15-year-old? Thank you, --- ## [Hiking with child under 1](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/hiking-with-child-under-1/515)
**Author:** [@BKCmom](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/BKCmom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/hiking-with-child-under-1/515 "2021-06-08T13:47:30Z")
Hi we are playing a trip for our family of 5 but we have a baby 6months and are curious what are the best hiking, activities to do, where we can either have a stroller or baby wear? TIA --- ## [What are you allowed to do there now / are trails normal](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/what-are-you-allowed-to-do-there-now-are-trails-normal/503)
**Author:** [@KittensoftheHills](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/KittensoftheHills)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/what-are-you-allowed-to-do-there-now-are-trails-normal/503 "2021-04-08T13:11:57Z")
Are they still doing the one-way trails thing in the parks? We haven’t been there for awhile and feel like we can’t go to any trails if they are doing this. (People in family with asthma or older people who get tired, … --- ## [Soaring Cliffs gone?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/soaring-cliffs-gone/483)
**Author:** [@Jen\_Flinchum](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Jen_Flinchum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/soaring-cliffs-gone/483 "2021-02-05T04:11:23Z")
Does anyone know why Soaring Cliffs shut down? I bought my husband a fairly pricey gift card in 2018 and he never got to use it. --- ## [Best location to stay for winery's?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/best-location-to-stay-for-winerys/443)
**Author:** [@Megpie](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Megpie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/best-location-to-stay-for-winerys/443 "2020-10-23T14:25:23Z")
Looking to come for a weekend anniversary getaway Oct 23-25th, if we can secure accommodations. Where should we stay if we want to check out winery’s, brew pubs, and of course nature? What city or side of town is ideal? --- ## [August 14th - 16th trip](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/august-14th-16th-trip/381)
**Author:** [@thelastcamel](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/thelastcamel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/august-14th-16th-trip/381 "2020-07-19T20:06:48Z")
Hello, I am planning a trip for my significant other after having a very stressful year thus far. Does anyone have any recommendations for things to do while we are here? We will be located in the Logan area during this… --- ## [Pow Wows at Hocking Hills Area](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/pow-wows-at-hocking-hills-area/361)
**Author:** [@native](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/native)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/pow-wows-at-hocking-hills-area/361 "2020-06-29T14:54:51Z")
Does Hocking Hills still have pow wows? I can only find information for 2018. --- ## [Swimming with a large group](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/swimming-with-a-large-group/359)
**Author:** [@jjewels119](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/jjewels119)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/swimming-with-a-large-group/359 "2020-06-29T14:52:41Z")
Where can we go swimming? What are the associated costs? Thanks! --- ## [Fishing Hocking Hills](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/fishing-hocking-hills/292)
**Author:** [@Mikecook440](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Mikecook440)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/fishing-hocking-hills/292 "2020-05-25T20:34:45Z")
Hello Finn, are there any places to fish near Hocking Hills? If so, do you know if we will need a fishing permit. We’re staying at Colonels Quarters. Thank you --- ## [Rockbridge flea / shops?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/rockbridge-flea-shops/192)
**Author:** [@KittensoftheHills](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/KittensoftheHills)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/rockbridge-flea-shops/192 "2020-05-04T19:37:39Z")
Could anyone tell me if the Rockbridge flea market is going to be open this weekend? And is there a list of shops in Hocking Hills that are open? Thank you! --- ## [What are your favorite things to do in Hocking Hills in spring?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-things-to-do-in-hocking-hills-in-spring/28)
**Author:** [@finn](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/finn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-things-to-do-in-hocking-hills-in-spring/28 "2020-04-23T20:53:16Z")
Once the weather warms up, I really enjoy canoeing on the Hocking river and going on hikes as the foliage comes back to life. I’m curious what others enjoy as we all break out of cabin fever season.