My roommate asked me, "Would you like to go camping?" I thought about it, and although I was planning on going last year life got complicated and I never got a chance to get out, so I said yes!
We started by taking it very easy and having a morning cup of coffee in the house. I knew this was going to be a fun laid back time. We drove down to the Hocking Hills and searched for a campsite. Camping isn't cheap anymore! $25 for a primitive campsite, in other words nothing but the essentials: a fire pit, a picnic table, a spot to set up your tent, and one of the most amazing views one could ask for.
Once we picked out campsite we set up the tent and went off for supplies.
It was a quaint two-man tent and it set up surprisingly fast. It's been so long since I have camped I didn't even realize I picked up the packed-up tent to put in the car, it was so flipping light. We were going to go on a hike after we hit the store for some beer and food, but nature had other plans for us. It rained, and rained hard. We sat in the back of the car and watched as rain pelted everything.
The worst part? All the wood around was now soaked. We tried for hours to get the campfire rolling, but ended up only getting the kindling going in spurts and finally gave up. There was no more rain that night and the moon was absolutely amazing though as a half waxing beauty.
Sleep could have been better, but it seems weekend nighttime is when the crass youth of the area takes to boats on Lake Logan. We were kept awake well into the night by random shouts and hollering.
The next morning we struck the camp and got off to Cantwell Cliffs. One of the best parts to hike in the Hocking Hills. Most people hit the touristy parts like Old Man's Cave.
At some point, we found ourselves way off the path and enjoying the strange sights the forrest had to offer.
Even some random lichen to look at.
And just astonishing views.
We even made a new friend.
Overall it was a wonderful time, and we plan to go back soon and hit up some canoeing.
