Old Man's Cave is the best memory of my childhood in Ohio. Have wanted to go back there some day but I live in the Sierra so unlikely to ever get to Ohio again. Thanks for showing so much of it. It was undeveloped in the late 50s. It was just all dirt trails then. Much improved for high tourist traffic now.
The 100th meridian is the classic line between the arid west and the humid east. Beyond The 100th Meridian (Stegner) is a classic read on the history of the exploration and settlement of the region.
FYI The wet/dry line in the USA runs along an imaginary line from San Antonio to Winnepeg. That being said, you haven't lived until you see a Kansas Thunderstorm. Sky blacker then night and winds from nil to 60 in 15 minutes. May you be inside. Hocking SP is amazing.
IIRC it was I70 around Junction City. We were fixing a flat on the rear passenger side and didn't quite finish before we rode out the storm for 45 minutes in our car. P.S. cowboy camping at a tire repair store got us rousted. Fortunately Kansas Highway Patrol understood.
What a Great spot!! Kept wising Jenn could see this. Can’t wait for her to join you. My favorite video of the hike! You give this old lady so much enjoyment. THANK YOU 😊
Wow! That was indeed one "spectacular" park! The waterfalls and streams and the really bizarre bridges made it really something. It is now on MY bucket list! Bet the stairs were tough on the old knees, however. I can walk down a hill OK (knees are now 70 years old), but put me on a set of stairs with my pack . . . yeow! Still, hike on! Tortoise
I never thought there was a reason to go to Ohio till I saw Hocking Strings. I would love to go there and spend a couple days meditating there. Its an erea you would expect to find elves.
I hope you got to see the lights. I never thought I’d ever say I saw something in nature more beautiful than the 2017 eclipse…but, I’m saying it. the Northern Lights in East Tennessee were more beautiful. I still can’t believe it happened. I can’t even bring myself to format the memory card on my camera and clear my photos even though I already have them on my website. My soul just isn’t ready for them to not still be on my camera lol. I know it’s crazy but I’m completely serious. Again… sure hope you saw them. We had them here at 1030pm and then again at 230am. The second flare up of them here was way better than the 1030 one.
Sadly I did not. Too many trees to get good views of the horizon. Really a shame since it all looked amazing on Facebook and it’s always been something I wanted to see. I’ve now managed to miss two solar eclipses and northern lights in the past half a year or so
Glad you enjoyed our "Crown Jewel". Once you pass Scioto Trail State Park, you get to play Frogger crossing SR 23/104. You are probably past Pike Lake State Park by now. We camp there in the fall. My grandparents grew up in that area, before they headed north in the 1930's to find jobs in the factories.
Congratulations on getting through Hocking Hills SP in a decent time. This is really Ohio's favorite outdoor tourist destination. The crowds can be annoying for the solo-loving hiker. The annual winter hike, which I have experienced more than once, draws thousands of people, a spectacle I have never seen anywhere else.
I live in Ohio and the Hocking Hills have always been a favorite of mine. There are so many other areas of the Hills that are not on this Buckeye Trail hike that are really worth visiting. Go during the week and there will not be as many other day hikers as on the weekend.
Bummed we missed you at Old Man’s Cave by three days!!! We knew you would be close, and would have loved to offer any help you needed. Happy hiking the rest of the way!
If you like waterfalls, check out the Foothills Trail in South Carolina which is 76 miles long. They have many large and small. I thru hiked it back in March.
The area with the log cabin and shelters is called Pretty Run. There is an unmaintained road that runs through there so ATVs are likely to go through in the middle of the night.
I think the ADT skirted through such a small part of Dolly Sods - you didn't get to experience what it is all about. I loved Hocking Hills, but it is showing some wear - people have not been very respectful of the area. It seemed over ran.
That short section with the mini canyons and waterfalls looked awesome. If you're ever in Luxemburg, there are three loops called the Mullerthal Trail, about 120km in total, of similar terrain. But that's probably too short a walk for you 😄
Crazy pretty Hocking Hills footage! You're nearing my home state of Indiana, hopefully the Hoosier State treats you well. It will most likely be similar weather/humidity to what you're experiencing now. The southern part of the state is far, far more geographically interesting imo. Madison is a really quaint little town. Warning, tho...if a small man asks if you want to suck chili dogs outside the Tastee Freeze, RUN-do not walk-in the opposite direction. It's probably a Cougar. 😂😂😂
If Jen likes waterfalls, and you do a roadtrip to Hocking, please go a little further to Valley Falls in WV. You won't regret it. And re Dolly Sods, your route didn't take you to the truly scenic spots that everyone equates to that name. Hopefully you will get to see it someday.
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes Her experience is amazing. Almost unbelievable. (No real gear. Old woman in tennis shoes 🙀) You’d really get a kick out of it!
Old Man's Cave is the best memory of my childhood in Ohio. Have wanted to go back there some day but I live in the Sierra so unlikely to ever get to Ohio again. Thanks for showing so much of it. It was undeveloped in the late 50s. It was just all dirt trails then. Much improved for high tourist traffic now.
Im starting to look forward to these videos in the morning more than my morning coffee 😂😂
We live a couple of hours from Hocking Hills. We love to go on weekdays when it isn't so crowded.
Welp, Hocking Hills State Park just got added to my future Ohio vacation plans.
Thanks, beautiful scenery. ✌🏻👊🏼
Hocking Hills was beautiful!!! Watched that section twice!
What a beautiful hike
The 100th meridian is the classic line between the arid west and the humid east. Beyond The 100th Meridian (Stegner) is a classic read on the history of the exploration and settlement of the region.
That’s the most amazing place I’ve seen so far
FYI The wet/dry line in the USA runs along an imaginary line from San Antonio to Winnepeg.
That being said, you haven't lived until you see a Kansas Thunderstorm. Sky blacker then night and winds from nil to 60 in 15 minutes. May you be inside.
Hocking SP is amazing.
Yes generally it is the 100th meridian
Ok, so somewhere mid Kansas? Thats good to know
IIRC it was I70 around Junction City. We were fixing a flat on the rear passenger side and didn't quite finish before we rode out the storm for 45 minutes in our car.
P.S. cowboy camping at a tire repair store got us rousted. Fortunately Kansas Highway Patrol understood.
What a Great spot!! Kept wising Jenn could see this. Can’t wait for her to join you. My favorite video of the hike! You give this old lady so much enjoyment. THANK YOU 😊
Glad you enjoy it :) we’re going to have to make sure she is with me when I come through here on either the Buckeye or the north country Trail
Thanks for taking the time to video Hocking Hills State Park. That place looked incredible.
Wow! That was indeed one "spectacular" park! The waterfalls and streams and the really bizarre bridges made it really something. It is now on MY bucket list! Bet the stairs were tough on the old knees, however. I can walk down a hill OK (knees are now 70 years old), but put me on a set of stairs with my pack . . . yeow! Still, hike on! Tortoise
i ve been watching every step since del
hocking hills was beautiful
cant wait for the adventure to continue
thank you for taking us along
I never thought there was a reason to go to Ohio till I saw Hocking Strings. I would love to go there and spend a couple days meditating there. Its an erea you would expect to find elves.
I hope you got to see the lights. I never thought I’d ever say I saw something in nature more beautiful than the 2017 eclipse…but, I’m saying it. the Northern Lights in East Tennessee were more beautiful. I still can’t believe it happened. I can’t even bring myself to format the memory card on my camera and clear my photos even though I already have them on my website. My soul just isn’t ready for them to not still be on my camera lol. I know it’s crazy but I’m completely serious.
Again… sure hope you saw them. We had them here at 1030pm and then again at 230am. The second flare up of them here was way better than the 1030 one.
Sadly I did not. Too many trees to get good views of the horizon. Really a shame since it all looked amazing on Facebook and it’s always been something I wanted to see. I’ve now managed to miss two solar eclipses and northern lights in the past half a year or so
Best travelog of the Hocking Hills I've ever seen!
Kansas will be hot and windy. You'll be going right through my hometown.
You are lucky you made it through on Friday. On the weekends, it is even busier AFTER it rains!
Really enjoyed the waterfalls 😎✌️
It seems like you know the rule of thirds in photography.
wow was not expecting that really nice
Glad you enjoyed our "Crown Jewel". Once you pass Scioto Trail State Park, you get to play Frogger crossing SR 23/104. You are probably past Pike Lake State Park by now. We camp there in the fall. My grandparents grew up in that area, before they headed north in the 1930's to find jobs in the factories.
Yep, passed Pike and about to enter Shawnee
Great video love that canyon
Congratulations on getting through Hocking Hills SP in a decent time. This is really Ohio's favorite outdoor tourist destination. The crowds can be annoying for the solo-loving hiker. The annual winter hike, which I have experienced more than once, draws thousands of people, a spectacle I have never seen anywhere else.
You are a beast, thanks for packing out the trash.
beautiful forrest, a bit eerie, but beautiful.
I live in Ohio and the Hocking Hills have always been a favorite of mine. There are so many other areas of the Hills that are not on this Buckeye Trail hike that are really worth visiting. Go during the week and there will not be as many other day hikers as on the weekend.
That Hocking Hills area was pretty magical; thanks for the views!
We loved our visit and hike at Hocking Hills!!!
Bummed we missed you at Old Man’s Cave by three days!!! We knew you would be close, and would have loved to offer any help you needed. Happy hiking the rest of the way!
Only commenting two words this time : SPECTACULAR & BEAUTIFUL .
Day 38. Late lunch watch. Leftover pizza. Great State Park!
What an unexpected and beautiful part of Ohio... amazing
If you like waterfalls, check out the Foothills Trail in South Carolina which is 76 miles long. They have many large and small. I thru hiked it back in March.
The area with the log cabin and shelters is called Pretty Run. There is an unmaintained road that runs through there so ATVs are likely to go through in the middle of the night.
You're right, that is a cool area. Thanks for showing it to us.
A nice section! Friends that own a campground in southern MO saw the Aurora!
I think the ADT skirted through such a small part of Dolly Sods - you didn't get to experience what it is all about. I loved Hocking Hills, but it is showing some wear - people have not been very respectful of the area. It seemed over ran.
That short section with the mini canyons and waterfalls looked awesome. If you're ever in Luxemburg, there are three loops called the Mullerthal Trail, about 120km in total, of similar terrain. But that's probably too short a walk for you 😄
Been going down there for thirty years and Hocking Hills is one of the best state parks around. I will be out there next week. Sorry I missed you!
That was great and beautiful park.
Your hiking trip doing great l see.
Been watching your video from the first. Thanks
Good video. The mild winter leaves a lot more ticks alive. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick
Crazy pretty Hocking Hills footage! You're nearing my home state of Indiana, hopefully the Hoosier State treats you well. It will most likely be similar weather/humidity to what you're experiencing now. The southern part of the state is far, far more geographically interesting imo. Madison is a really quaint little town. Warning, tho...if a small man asks if you want to suck chili dogs outside the Tastee Freeze, RUN-do not walk-in the opposite direction. It's probably a Cougar. 😂😂😂
If Jen likes waterfalls, and you do a roadtrip to Hocking, please go a little further to Valley Falls in WV. You won't regret it. And re Dolly Sods, your route didn't take you to the truly scenic spots that everyone equates to that name. Hopefully you will get to see it someday.
I saw some sign while walking through Blackwater about the West Virginia waterfall trail that I sent to Jen
I visited Old Man’s Cave in early March. The steps were icy in the shady spots.
Trail is similar to Watkins Glen in the Finger Lakes region of New York
I had the same thought. I’ve been to Watkins Glen and a few other glens in the Finger Lakes area👍. Native New Yorker and proud of it!😊
5:22 LOL!
Visit Clifton Gorge in Yellow Springs in the western part of Ohio.
I actually worked for a company out of Dayton, Ohio for a number of years and so I have hiked Clifton Gorge. But it has been a while.
How accessible would you say Hocking Hills is for beginners with bad knees 😂 Bad idea in December?
There were a good number of stairs but there are enough rails I’d imagine you could make it.
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes awesome!
Can you add things you find to Far Out?
You cannot add them yourself. You have to figure out who partnered with FarOut to provide the map data and convince them to add it.
Or you just take the lazy way and leave a comment at the nearest existing waypoint saying this thing is 4.7 miles westbound
Have you read about Emma Gatewood?
I am aware of the person from when I did the AT and reading the Bill Bryson book. But that’s about it.
@@FirstChurchofTheMasochistHikes Her experience is amazing. Almost unbelievable. (No real gear. Old woman in tennis shoes 🙀) You’d really get a kick out of it!
Wtf was that all roosters? Are people abandoning roosters in the woods? lol
Whoops! All Roosters is my least favorite cereal. lol