Things to do at the Glenlaurel Estate:

Camusfearna Gorge - Why leave Glenlaurel?  We have some amazingly beautiful walking trails with our own Camusfearna Gorge & Thistle Bluff walk. These trails offer you beautiful rock formations with 50 to 100 foot rock cliffs, caverns, two creeks, and restful waterfalls. Click here for more information.

Bird Watching - With over 50 species sighted on premise, including two bald eagles, you can spend the entire day watching all the birds. The depth of our gorge and the profusion of ferns & wildflowers make this an ideal spot see all the varieties you don't normally see elsewhere.

Star Gazing - At Glenlaurel, you can enjoy the benefits without urban lights to interrupt your view. We are located in an area that has one of the darkest skies in central Ohio. Therefore, each night you have a wonderful chance of enjoying the beauty of star gazing and seeing a shooting star or two.

Wildflowers - While at Glenlaurel, take a stroll around the grounds and enjoy the natural beauty.

Bonfires - We have a fantastic fire pit available for guest use. It is also the perfect spot to star gaze.

Annual Open House - This coming year Glenlaurel will be 15 years old!  Come join us in the celebration with open house on Sunday, July 12th, 2009 from 2 to 5 pm.
 

Things to do in the local area:

Canopy Tours Zip Line -  World-class zipline adventure! Located in Rockbridge (off US Rt 33). Open daily, (740) 385-9477. Located just 10 minutes from Glenlaurel, The Hocking Hills Canopy Tours and Zip Lines promises breathtaking views of the Hocking Hills. The 2.5 hour canopy tour experience will include a progression of 10 zip lines, 3 sky bridges, and a rappel where you will fly over rock bridges, fern covered gulleys, & traverse the bluffs of the Hocking River. 

Basket Weaving - Leota Hutchison teaches the craft in classes everyday except Sunday.  She is a "living treasure" here in the Hills.  Call (740) 385-8130 to make your own basket.

Golf - From rugged country hillside terrain (very Scotlandish) to country club-style links, add a round of out of the ordinary golf to your next trip to the Hills.  Call the Brass Ring Golf Club (740) 385-3806. 

Horseback Riding - Spotted Horse Ranch. Located between S. Perry & Laurelville on St. Rt. 180, open daily & weekends, (877) 992-RIDE or (740) 332-RIDE.

Lake Logan - This Ohio State Park has a very nice fishing lake. From northern pike, bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and saugeye, Lake Logan provides scenic picnic areas & secluded walking paths to enjoy.

Canoeing - Hocking Valley Canoe Livery is located in Logan, open seasonally & for special events, (800) 686-0386.

Hiking - Hocking Hills features numerous hiking trails. From state parks to trails, one day is not enough to see them all.

Shopping - From antique shops to flea markets to shopping in downtown Logan, there is a special treasure to be found.

Arts & Crafts and Museums - There are so many craftsmen & women in Hocking Hills; it would be hard to list them all. Ask us for a visitor guide and recommendations. For starters, try The Columbus Washboard Company (free tours M-F, 9am-3pm).

Workshops -
• Touch the Earth Adventures - Women's hiking, kayaking and backpacking (740) 592-3496
• Old Bear's Den Photography Center - Nature photography workshops (740) 380-2039
• Horseback Riding - Happy Trails Horseback Rides (740) 380-6372

Scenic Train Rides at Hocking Valley - The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is an old-time passenger train in Nelsonville with departures on Saturdays & Sundays at 12:00 pm and 2:30 pm, beginning in early spring running through the first weekend in November. To make reservations call, (800) 967-7834.

Foothills School of American Crafts - 12 p.m. - 5:00 pm, Wednesday through Saturday.  (740) 753-1608.

Bicycling - There are many rider-friendly bike paths in the area, including the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. This path is 17 miles long and runs from Nelsonville to Athens. You can also rollerblade on this path & it is handicap accessible. Bring your bike or rent one from the local shops.