Editorial

The Journal.

Field notes, trip guides, and seasonal picks. Practical editorial on getting the most out of a Hocking Hills rental trip — what to book, when to go, and what to skip.

The journal is new — we're publishing the first batch of articles over the coming weeks. In the meantime, our area guides and category pages cover most of what a first-time visitor needs to know.

Coming soon: Dome stay buyer's guide · Treehouse rentals ranked · Fall foliage timing guide · Photography retreats in Hocking Hills · The case for winter weekends · Pet-friendly weekend itineraries · A-frame architecture in southeast Ohio.

If you have a topic you'd like us to cover, drop us a note on the contact page. We read everything.

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Until the journal fills up.

Planning a trip

Seasonality, what to pack, getting here, and how to match a rental style to your trip goals.

Plan your trip

Unique stays

Treehouses, geodomes, A-frames, yurts, tiny homes, and glamping resorts — what each is good for.

Browse unique stays

Bringing the dog

Pet-friendly rentals, which trails allow dogs, what to pack, and Ohio law on service animals.

Pet-friendly guide