Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2017 | Page 126

Hocking Hills, OH e r e h w e c a l p a s i e r e h In southeast e O v h er io g , u t ess you are in the you would n Midwest. It is the Hocking Hills, Ohio’s natural crown jewels. The landscape was carved by ice age glaciers. The result is a geological wonderland of sand- stone caves, cliffs, rock outcroppings, and lots and lots of waterfalls. Every season, Hocking Hills takes on a distinct personality; Winter is one of the best kept secrets and offers the most dramatic beauty. Cave walls are covered in ice beards, waterfalls freeze in suspended animation and the forest lands are blanketed with snow. It is a photographer’s dream. January is also a food lover’s dream, as a dozen locally owned restaurants invite you on the 5 th Annual Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise. January 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2018 these inviting restaurants in the Hocking Hills offer up servings of both sweet and savory classic comfort foods. Dishes like biscuits & gravy, meatloaf, berry cobbler, cinnamon rolls and the all-time favorite, mac & cheese, served up along a cruise route that provides a glimpse into the magic of winter in the Hocking Hills. The Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise is not only a fun and tasty way to tour the region but also a great way to bring a little much-needed comfort to others. Tickets for the Cruise are $18 and $5 of every ticket sold goes to local food pantries. Best of all, the Cruise can be guilt free. There are many great places to stop and take a hike along the way. Burn off the mac & cheese while building up an appetite for the next stop on the Cruise. Tickets are good for all six dates. Make a weekend of it and enjoy one of the many charming cabins, many offering great soft season rates. Tickets are available online at ExploreHockingHills.com or by calling 1-800-HOCK- ING (462-5464).