Located in the beautiful hills of southeastern Ohio in Vinton County - Near Athens, Logan, and Hocking Hills State Park
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Enjoy the TRAIL OF LIGHTS every night in December from 6-10pm.  Santa visits on the 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th from 6-8pm!  Horse-drawn wagon rides on the 10th and 17th

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The TRAIL OF LIGHTS!
Every night in December
from 6-10pm
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Hand-Feed the
Hummingbirds!

Try it again starting July 1, 2012
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 Lake Hope State Park, a natural paradise, lies entirely within the 26,824-acre Zaleski State Forest.  It is a rugged, heavily forested region traversed by steep gorges and narrow ridges.  Abandoned mines, ancient mounds, and beautiful scenery provide interest and pleasures for hikers, photographers, nature lovers and historians alike at one of Ohio's most historic and scenic state parks.  Stay in one of our 67 rustic cottages, or "rough it" in a tent at the campground.  Watch for deer, turkeys, and beavers as you hike the trails or try your luck at fishing along the lakeshore.  Visit the nature center, relax at the beach or rent a canoe to paddle the lake. 

Recycle old CELL PHONES at Lake Hope. 
Drop off at any office to help save the Gorillas!


 Hope Dining Lodge
destroyed by fire 2/10/06
 pictures and info
Check out the design of the new building!
Construction has begun!
Updated June 17, 2011