Although it's not cheap, they are very private and spotless. They are a family owned business and have built the cabins on their own property. We have stayed here at least one weekend every year for the last five years.
http://www.bearrun.com/

I received the vistors guide in the mail a few days ago and it is very well done. I can see where the cabin we are renting is located in relation to everything on a great map they have (it appears we are between Old Mans' Cave & Logan - very happy with this location!).

I think we will bring groceries/snacks from home but since we are kidfree we still plan to eat out a bit while we are there. Any good spots for breakfast for a big day of outdoor fun? It looks like there are several restaurants in Logan for dinner. We are planning on having dinner at Inn at Cedar Falls on our actual anniversary - is this a good choice?

Finally, anyone done one of the repelling/rock climbing outings in the area? I've never done this before but have always wanted to try it!!

In my opinion the Inn does have the best food in the area. That is where we typcailly stay. Can't help w/breakfast though. The Grouse Nest is also pretty good, particularly if they have music. More informal & less romantic - but the music is typically pretty good.

Snowrooster - We're heading up that way tomorrow, if there is anything specific you have questions on, I can probably check it out for you.

We were in the Hills several days ago. Stopped by The Wilds yesterday morning before continuing on to the north.

http://www.thewilds.org/

I would suggest the open air tour not as confining as the A/C bus tour..

SAnParis - I can't think of anything specific, but if you have any additional tips I'd love to hear them!

We just returned & I hope they get some rain soon. Many of the Waterfalls are dried up, or reduced to a trickle of their former selves. Strangly enough, when I was last there in the Winter, there was probably more water than I had ever seen. We did the top loop @ Conkles Hollow. Still a great birds eye view once you get up there...just don't let the first 1/4 mile that is steps, & straight up, discourage you. Ash Cave is still my fave for picnics. The weather was very temperate (low 70's) so we did more hiking than we thought we might (since we were expecting 90's). Enjoy !!

Topping for arbutusbeach - more recent thread on Hocking Hills!

I called Inn at Cedar falls and asked about the dress for the restaurant - I was told casual. Is that correct? It looks a bit more elegant.

I might go as far as khakis, but I've been in there w/jeans, a sweater & hiking boots in Winter. Don't sweat it.

I was wondering if anyone knows the drive time from Cleveland?

And has anyone been to the Glen Laurel (stayed there or had dinner there)?

Thanks!

I think from Cleveland, Hocking Hills would be around 4 hrs. And I think if you do a search above you will get info on Glen Laurel. It seems to me I remember reading some negetive comments here.

Depends on what part of Cleveland but 4 hours give or take would be my guess. There was some freakazoid on here a couple of years ago ranting about the Glen Laurel. I think she posted on every Ohio thread at the time. If you do a search on Glen Laurel, I'm sure you'll find it. Location-wise Glen Laurel is not that close to the main attractions of Hocking Hills, although it is fairly close to Cantwell Cliffs. My first choice would still be the Inn at Cedar Falls.

Ha, yes I saw the "freakazoid's" (one of my own personal favorite words also) posts...

4 hours seems far, when there are places in PA and NY that are closer.

You'll not likely find the natural beauty of Hocking Hills in Pa. or NY (in a 4 hour radius of Cleveland) unless you venture up to the Finger Lakes region.

bookmarking... We're considering a trip to Hocking Hills in the fall. Would love to see a trip report from snowrooster!

SAnParis -
I was thinking of Letchworth State Park (Grand Canyon of the East they say) in NY, which is under 4 hours for me. Or the mountains in PA etc.

I would like to go to Hocking Hills as well though, but that is sad about the waterfalls due to this horrible drought.

Do you think they will be ok in October, if we get our rain back?

Spring & Winter is better. Winter due to the ice & Spring due to the ice melting. I was there this past January & there was more water than I had ever seen (in 40+ years). When we were there in June, there was hardly any. They have a Winter hike over MLK weekend that is very cool, but it can also be cold, or muddy, or icy or who knows in January.

I just posted my trip report. Honestly, I don't think you should plan your trip worrying about the waterfalls. We didn't see anything but a trickle but the rock formations/caves are really what is amazing. I've seen pictures of the waterfalls and while they are lovely, they don't seem totally unusual whereas the caves are unlike anything I've seen before.

Just returned from Hocking Hills (07-24-07). We spent 3 days 2 nights at Glen Laurel and was very pleased with our stay in a cottage. The grounds are lovely, the food was tasty, the ambiance was perfect. Needless to say we enjoyed ourselves.

We did walk the gorge at Glen Laurel and it was very dry but still beautiful.

We also walked/hiked Old Man's Cave. We arrived around noon and there were several groups there too, many with young children. The falls were dry but we did get some neat pix.

Hocking Hills is definately worth the trip but if you can wait till the fall or spring that would be the perfect time to go to see the many falls.