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Ain't no fish here by Dan Keck

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The Boho Box Hop Container Cabin in Rockbridge, Ohio

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Found in somebody’s pot in Rockbridge, Ohio

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Had another amazing weekend with my future wife @lynn_amy_ ! #HockingHills #Ohio #Love #Hiking #RockBridge #AmazingWoman https://www.instagram.com/p/CBLLJTaAfFY/?igshid=1m5b5qxaofxk2

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Did you know that there are natural rock bridges in Ohio? I painted this arch in watercolor on a pencil sketch made on site during a socially distant hike. Prints available on Etsy.
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Rockbridge

Nature photography is a term many photographers use to describe their work, but can include wildly different subject matter. "Nature" can mean wildlife, snapshots from the zoo, underwater photography, macro/micro subject matter, and more. Personally, my style of nature photography over the years can be best described as my photography professor put it. "Frickin' trees!" professor Jeff used to say, "Why are you shooting so many darn pictures of frickin' trees?!" 

Not all nature preserves in Ohio have "frickin' trees" worthy trees, but there's plenty of other neat natural features to see. Rockbridge, one of Ohio's dozen accessible natural bridges, is one incredibly cool rock formation to visit. Located right of state route 33 on the way South towards the Hocking Hills region, Rockbridge has very easy to access hiking trails and takes a good couple of hours to fully explore. There is a little water falling at various parts of the bridge (especially after 2-3 days of continuous rain), but it's all about that large 50' span of rock. Wide angle and ultra-wide angle lenses are strongly encouraged to let everything into view, combined with a trusty tripod to allow the water to get a little flow to it (long exposure). 

In the absence of interesting trees, I'll gladly trade for some awesome rock and all the neat triangles it adds to the composition!  If you'd like to check out any of these fantastic State Nature Preserves (SNP's) for yourself, remember most of them are free to visit, and usually only an email away from getting permission. Check out more of the Ohio Uninterrupted series by following the tags in this blog post, and see you next time! 

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Dock Rockbridge, Ohio

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Rockbridge Nature Preserve // Rockbridge, Ohio

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Ask any outdoor enthusiast to give you their short list of of places to go in Ohio for outdoor adventure and Hocking Hills will always end up near the top of their list. With so many activities to choose from, finding the right adventure can seem overwhelming at times. We looked through a plethora of information about the Hocking Hills area and businesses before reaching out to High Rock Adventures for a tour of their location. They stood out to us because of the level of adventure they offered, the variety of challenges available and their eco-friendly tours.

High Rock Adventures is located off of US 33 and your GPS will take you right to their location. The parking lot is to the right and the check in location is up a large set of staircases across the street. The owner, Steve, jokingly said upon our arrival, “The stairs up here weed out the ones who have trouble doing the adventures.” He was not kidding. Our time in the registration and orientation area was short and sweet and they get you out on your adventure in a very timely manner. Your guides take you through the safety protocol, fit you for your Petzl helmet, and before you know it your out on the trail headed to your first challenge.

We chose the Challenge Course. I told Steve I wanted something family friendly but challenging and this was his suggestion for us. In today’s technological world we can sometimes loose sight of what is important, like connecting with family and friends in challenging times. This adventure was my idea of what developing connections as a family can be like. Encouraging one another through some things that would push our comfort zones and challenge our mental strength in tight areas.

The hike to the start of the challenge course is breathtakingly beautiful. Walking the trail and drinking in the beauty of this privately owned facility is just the beginning of the many things that make High Rock Adventures stand out among the rest of the “adventuring companies” in the area. It did not take us long to make it up the trail to the amazing rock formations where we started the challenge course. Looking up at the stunning rocks covered with moss, trees and leaves was absolutely gorgeous. I was so taken in by the majestic formations I almost had almost forgotten what we came here for!

This course contains 13 challenges that we were going to do and the names will give you an idea of what you will be crevassing through.

The Kraken

The Eye of the Needle

Rabbit Hole

Not Quite Squeeze

Meat Grinder

Moss Canyon

High Rock Sky Bridges

High Rock Canyon

Pyramid Rock Crawl

Razorback Crawl

2 Way Cave Climb

Mini Grinder

Did you get a shiver up your spine as you read those? Yeah, me too. Have I ever mentioned in the blog that not only am I a mother to 8 children, but also a grandmother of 2 sweet grand babies? I was thinking, as we hiked the trail to the first challenge, “What ever possessed me to do this? I am OLD!” I would never let the family know of my trepidation or fear of heights were causing me to question my sensibilities, at this point. We hiked through the forest to our first challenge, The Kraken. Now here is where I say, “You all go first, I need to take pictures, ” so that I can be the last one to struggle my way through without a lot of people watching! I know, I am pretty sneaky! The Kracken was an amazing place to start the challenge course. You have to maneuver yourself in such a way to make it through the “crack”, which is more than 45 ft high but only 18 inches wide. Lifting yourself up using your upper body strength and webbing will prove to be somewhat difficult but thrilling.

There was another family with us as we made our way through the challenge course. The young man of the family was petrified of the first challenge. He was sobbing as his turn came up. His mom and the Steve were coaching him through this stretching moment of pushing past fear and uncertainty. I was standing in amazement as I watched the guide and Steve gently and encouragingly walk him through the challenge. Needless to say, this young man overcame his fear and made it through with a smile on his face and new confidence that he had never had before!

I won’t tell you about all the challenges because you have to come here for yourself to experience them, but suffice to say, they live up to their names. Some are hard, really hard, some are timed and fun, and others are just breath taking, like the High Rock Sky Bridges, were you peer through the forest and into a small canyon.

Another great feature about High Rock Adventures is their love for the outdoors and how to keep them pristine. Our family is very interested in the protection of these precious treasures we have here in Ohio. High Rock adventures guides take you through the forests of the Hocking Hills region sharing with you amazing facts about the biodiversity. We learned about the moss growing on the rocks and how it is little tiny micro-forests that take time for regrowth, if moved or damaged, the hidden beauty of a 275 year old Birch tree unmarked by hikers and were taught names of many of the plants along the trail. This was a major highlight for me because I find learning and adventuring should go hand and hand.

Our time at High Rock Adventures was one of my top 2018 adventures. It gave me a new confidence in myself as a MATURE (not old) woman, who can really do anything that I set my mind too! Our Type 1 Diabetic daughter, Abbie, made this challenge look like a cake walk and was able to see she can do the challenges despite having an insulin pump on. My sons, became more confident in their outdoor adventuring and used muscles they had never used before, making them smile and joke about the next time they come here they want to rock repel. (That kind blows my mind! One son was afraid of heights until he finished this tour!)

High Rock Adventures offers multiple adventures ranging from beginner to advanced, they have something for everyone to try. You can choose your own adventure here in the beauty of Hocking Hills and I would highly recommend making High Rock Adventures one of the places that you put on your bucket list.

Happy Adventuring,

Brandy

  High Rock Adventures gave us complimentary passes to their location, but as always all opinions are mine.

High Rock Adventures : Hocking Hills Ask any outdoor enthusiast to give you their short list of of places to go in Ohio for outdoor adventure and Hocking Hills will always end up near the top of their list. Ask any outdoor enthusiast to give you their short list of of places to go in Ohio for outdoor adventure and Hocking Hills will always end up near the top of their list.

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Camp Wyandot in Rockbridge, Ohio

Had the privilege of growing up here. Most of my most precious memories are from this camp.

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Crane Hollow Preserve 16820 SR 678 Rockbridge OH 43149 Crane Hollow Nature Preserve is a dedicated state nature preserve in Hocking County, Ohio. The Preserve is owned and managed by Crane Hollow, Inc., a private, nonprofit corporation. The mission of Crane Hollow is to foster "preservation, understanding, and appreciation of the plants, animals, and ecology of the hollow and surrounding area." Much of the land at Crane Hollow has been dedicated as a state nature preserve by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. Because this ecosystem is fragile, Crane Hollow has restricted access in order to protect the ecological health of the hollow. However, the Preserve sponsors periodic events such as educational programs, public hikes, and other field trips designed to educate the public about local flora and fauna, natural history, and the region's unique ecosystem. that are open to the public. Located in Hocking County, Ohio, Crane Hollow Preserve is part of the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. The Preserve features varied native vegetation, along with cliffs and ravines formed in Black Hand Sandstone. William and Jane Ann Ellis began protecting the Crane Hollow watershed in 1977. In addition to preserving and managing Crane Hollow, scientific research is an important part of Crane Hollow's program. Studies of the preserve's geology, flora and fauna, and other natural features have been or are being conducted. In 1990, 1,200 acres of the Crane Hollow Preserve became part of the State of Ohio Nature Preserve system. Between the years of 2002-2011, an additional 85 acres were dedicated, increasing the size of the dedicated nature preserve to 1,285.

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Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, 11475 Dalton Rd, Rockbridge, Ohio (2) by jonohio

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How much does it cost to board a dog in Ohio?

How much does it cost to board a dog in Ohio?

How much does it cost to board a dog in Ohio? Cost: Prices vary, but most dog kennels start their pricing at around $20-$50 per night. For example, Hocking Hills Boarding Kennels in Rockbridge, Ohio charges $18 per night for dogs but allows two small dogs to share a space for just $28 per night. How much does dog camp cost? Average dog boarding rates are $25 per day, $40 per night, $150 per week,…

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Rockbridge, Ohio

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Hiker dies after falling from overlook in Hocking Hills

Hiker dies after falling from overlook in Hocking Hills

ROCKBRIDGE, Ohio — A man hiking at a state nature preserve in the Hocking Hills area fell to his death Sunday, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The adult male hiker died after falling from the overlook at Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve in Hocking Hills. ODNR is investigating the death. He was pronounced dead at the preserve. Conkle’s Hollow, located on Big Pine Road,…

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*July 13th 2021 #buckeyetrail (at Rockbridge, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdD02eguIDr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=