Hocking Hills Cabin

Growing up as a child, my brothers and I would go camping with my mom and grandpa at the Pymatuning State Park in Andover, Ohio. My grandfather taught me how to build a fire, make smores, assemble a tent, how to fish, and much more. I shared a lot of great memories with my family during those times. Unfortunately, as I got older, the opportunity to connect with nature became more of a challenge. In 2020, that opportunity presented itself again. Like many families worldwide during the pandemic, we needed to find peace of mind from all the negative news. At that time, people weren't able to travel outside of Ohio. So, Shanda (my wife) and I visited Hocking Hills State Park to hike and take in the sites. I heard about Hocking Hills State Park during my football playing years at The Ohio State University. Yet, with such a busy schedule, I never had a chance to go. But when we started visiting this amazing place during the dark days of the pandemic, it really allowed us to improve our mental health. - Chris Fields