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The Lodge at Big Pine (http://thebigpinelodge.com/) is now open in the heart of the Hocking Hills, and located between Logan and Hocking Hills State Park in Big Pine Estates, just off Route 664. Say hello to lodgekeepers Julie & Kevin! And don't hesitate to take the scenic drive down Big Pine Roa...
05/17/2010
The Hide-A-Way Hills Board of Trustees will present a proposed revision of the resort community's Code of Regulations for approval by Club members at this year's Annual Meeting in August.  Attorney and member Rick Lavinsky will host a question and answer session covering the proposed changes this...
03/26/2010
The Hide-A-Way Hills Board of Trustees will present a proposed revision of the resort community's Code of Regulations for approval by Club members at this year's Annual Meeting in August.  Attorney and member Rick Lavinsky will host a question and answer session covering the proposed changes this...
03/26/2010
February 13 is the date for this year's annual Sweetheart Hike at Ash Cave, in Hocking Hills State Park.  The Ash Cave lower trail is handcap accessible, and the entire evening is always memorable and well attended.  Meet the naturalist in the parking lot (off Route 56) at about 5pm.  For a photo...
02/01/2010
Per the Columbus (Ohio) MLS, reported home sales in the market during October-December 2009 were 24.3% better than in 2008 (1,464 vs. 1,314).  The average sales price of $157,130 was up almost 5%. The overall inventory of available homes also decreased, along with days on market. Total sales came...
01/26/2010
Hocking Hills State Park Winter Hike 2010, attracted a Cast of Thousands...January 16, 2010....The 45th edition of the Hocking Hills Winter Hike, held annually on the third Saturday in January, attracted what's certain to have been one of the largest turnouts ever.  The parking lots were filled,...
01/19/2010
Housing Predictor has been forecasting state housing markets for a few years now.  Whether it's because of demand, pricing, closing efficiency, or even a little luck, Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo top the best-25 list for 2010. And no Ohio markets are found among the worst 25 predict...
01/15/2010
 Hocking Hills State Park's "Mr. Naturalist" Pat Quackenbush prepares hikers for the 2010 Winter Hike, Friday evening 1/15/10, at the park's dining lodge.... Temperatures are expected in the low 40's for tomorrow's (1/16/10) annual Winter Hike at Old Man's Cave - Hocking Hills State Park. For a p...
01/15/2010
Home sales in Ohio during November were up 31.2% over 11/09, with the average sales price up 8.1%.  While this certainly reflects first-time buyer activity, it also suggests that more distress inventory is leaving the market. The news isn't all good, but of course you've got to keep things in per...
01/05/2010
In southeast Ohio's famous Hocking Hills, the parking lot across from Old Man's Cave fills up fast and early every third Saturday in January...for the annual Hocking Hills State Park Winter Hike.  Volunteers, including park staff and Friends of the Hocking Hills members, along with shuttle buses ...
01/02/2010
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