Take a Break from Busy at Ohio's Hocking Hills

There is a place where you can say so long to schedules, relinquish routines and transcend technology. Ohio's Hocking Hills region is the perfect remedy for planning overload.

Spontaneity is the theme of every day of a Hocking Hills getaway. There's no need to adhere to anyone's schedule. This is a place to go with the flow of nature.

Relax as you hike deep into nature's history. Enjoy a leisurely horseback ride through the forest surrounded by the sounds and sights of the woods. Drop a line in Rose Lake or Lake Logan for the catch of the day.

Go to new heights to get your heart racing. Fly along the tree canopy on ziplines. Soar over the scenery on a scenic air tour. Float above the landscape in a hot air balloon. Climb a 120 foot rock wall or rappel down the rock face. Just remember to bring your bucket list.

All that natural beauty also provides inspiration for a vibrant arts community. Just think how great it would be to have your holiday gift shopping done before Black Friday. Talk about reducing holiday stress!

Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen have galleries and shops filled with one-of-a-kind creations. You can find a truly unique gift for everyone on your list. You'll be the envy of all when you announce that your holiday shopping is already done as they scramble and fight the crowds at the mall.

Put your heart and soul into those special gifts by immersing yourself in the artistic process. Hands-on art workshops allow you to discover your inner artists. Try your hand at glass beads, stained glass, pottery, painting, candle making, quilting, even glass blowing.

Take a hike through the past at the Frontier Trail Hike on November 9th. Travel 500 years into history with the assistance of costumed interpreters along the Ash Cave Trail.

Give the cook at your house a break and enjoy an Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Feast at Olde Dutch Restaurant. Treat your family to an elegant six course feast at Glenlaurel Inn. Thanksgiving is a family affair at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls where a hearty holiday meal awaits.

Get into the holiday spirit when ABC Players present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" December 5th through 7th at Stuart's Opera House. Then the Brick Monkey Theater Ensemble presents a unique take on the Dickens classic with "Appalachian Christmas Carol" December 13th to 22nd at Stuart's.

Santa arrives in the Hocking Hills on December 7th at the Logan Santa Parade. Decorate a tree just for critters, meet up with Santa and enjoy good old fashioned caroling at Christmas in Ash Cave on December 14th.

After a day of doing whatever you want whenever you want continue your respite from routine around a crackling fire, soaking in a steaming hot tub or gazing at the star filled night sky.

Continue the comfort with the First Annual Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise January 25 & 26 and February 1 & 2, 2014. Ten different restaurants, each featuring a different comfort food all for just $15 per ticket. Best of all, $5 of every ticket goes directly to local food banks. You get to enjoy great comfort foods while cruising the beautiful Hocking Hills and bringing much needed comfort to others.

A Hocking Hills getaway is guaranteed to lift your spirits, lower your stress and remind you there's a life less hectic waiting for you.

Your break from busy begins at http://ExploreHockingHills.com or call 1-800-HOCKING (462-5464) for personal assistance.