Hocking Hills Fall Color Change
It seems in the
Hocking Hills, nothing is ever subtle. These Appalachian hillsides don't simply
make a slow rolling descent- instead they drop seventy feet from high
jutting
cliffs. The creeks may trickle gently over pebbled stone but many tend to end in
waterfalls cascading wildly into the dark depths of some sandy gorge. When it
rains, it floods. When it snows, it's knee-deep. And when a yellow road sign
denotes a sharp bend, you better hold on to your seat.
The seasons are no different Hocking Hills Fall colors may trickle into the tree-lined horizon as slowly as it takes an artist to change from one paint brush to another. But when that color comes to these natural areas, it's as brilliant, distinct and clear as any masterpiece. that took centuries to make. Ash Cave has its greens, Conkle's Hollow has its reds and oranges and Rose Lake is saturated in yellows and browns.
For those visiting the Hocking Hills in October to see the myriad of colors splashing the horizon, the weekend beginning on October 8th will not be a disappointment. Already, the fall leaves are turning reds, oranges and yellows.
The Hocking Hills Region is located along the Appalachian
hillsides of southeastern Ohio. It is a unique region- rich in history and
dense with one of the few remaining wilderness areas left in the United
States. What was once a thriving, tamed industrial region of iron ore has
now turned back to its wilder side, a region filled with thick forests, huge
rock formations and mysterious sandstone recess caves. Those who look
closely can find the remains of the past and discover places less traveled
by others in the Hocking Hills.