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Follow on Google News | Local legends, lore & ghost hunts haunt Ohio's Hocking HillsTravelers can stroll through history with some of Ohio’s shadowy and intriguing characters at Logan's 4th Annual Tombstone Travels, Saturday, Oct. 12 in downtown Logan
By: Weirick Communications, Inc. Every Saturday night through Nov. 9, daring Hocking Hills visitors can take a horse-drawn Ghost Story Wagon Ride. Scary tales are punctuated by the eerie clip clop of the Percheron's hooves as the wagon sways through the deep, darkness of Zaleskie State Forest and into haunted Moonville Tunnel. Tours depart at 7 p.m. from the historic Hope School across from Lake Hope Dam and cost $10 for children 12 and under and $20 for adults. Reservations are required via www.hutchisonshorses.com or by calling (740) 818-8280. Haunted Hocking Weekend (http://thehockinghills.org/ In nearby Old Man's Cave, campers and hikers are encouraged to listen for the baying hounds of Richard Roe. The so-called "Old Man" of the cave, Roe reportedly shot himself in more than 100 years ago as he scrambled down into the gorge wall to get water from the stream below. On full moon nights, guests of the park campground have reported hearing Roe's hunting dogs cry for their master's return. Oct. 25-27, Old Man’s Cave Campground (http://www.hockinghillsstatepark.com/ On Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. Halloween on the Hocking takes place at HockingValley Canoe Livery Fun Center, (http://www.hockinghillscanoeing.com/ Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, Hocking Hills offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make every day feel like Saturday, with plenty of Admission: FREE activities. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and inns. In addition to hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills is the zipline capital of the Midwest, with 50 ziplines being offered via three distinct guide services. Unique gift and antique shops, canoeing, horseback riding, golf, spas and more add to the allure of the Hocking Hills as the perfect place to unplug. Complete traveler information is available www.ExploreHockingHills.com or 1-800-Hocking (800-462-5464) (30) End
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