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Hocking Hills launches nation’s first ever visitor vacation video service

Flip Ultra video cameras available for borrowing at no charge

Logan, OH USA – As more and more travelers flock to social media sites to research and share the results of their travel, southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills Tourism Association (HHTA) is launching a groundbreaking program to make that even easier – and cheaper – for visitors.  Beginning February 1, 2009 the Hocking Hills Welcome Centers will offer digital Flip Ultra video cameras for borrowing at no cost to visitors.  The Hocking   Hills   Regional   Welcome   Center will simply require a drivers license and a major credit card number as a deposit.  Cameras are available on a first-come, first-served basis to any visitor age 21 or older who is staying at a Hocking Hills Tourism Association member lodging property.  (Must present printout of email or mailed confirmation.)

Open seven days a week, the Welcome Center is ideally located at the intersection of US 33 and SR 664, just minutes from major Hocking Hills attractions, such as Old Man’s Cave, Conkle’s Hollow, Cedar Falls, Rock House and other favorite stops.  Welcome   Center Hours are 9-5, Mon.-Thurs. and Sat.; 9-7 on Fri.; and 11-5 Sun.

Using the notoriously easy-to-use Flip Ultra camcorder, travelers are encouraged to shoot video of their Hocking Hills visit, then return the camera to the Welcome   Center .  Hocking Hills Tourism Association staff will load the video to a YouTube site and email travelers a link as soon as their video is loaded and ready to share with friends and family.

 “Hocking Hills is truly one of the nation’s most beautiful scenic destinations, so it’s just naturally a magnificent backdrop for video and photos,” said HHTA Executive Director Karen Raymore.  “Whether they hiked to one of the many dazzling Hocking Hills waterfalls or flew through the air on the Hocking Hills Canopy Tour Zipline, the best way for visitors to relive that experience is through the video and images they capture.  We’re making that more fun and easy for them, and we’re making it really simple for them to share their trip with others.”

Beyond loads of spectacular scenery, great hiking and a host of unforgettable outdoor adventures, including the Midwest ’s only world-class Canopy Zipline Adventure, the area offers unique shopping, kayaking and canoeing, horseback riding, golf and many more memorable activities. With one of the nation’s most comprehensive green travel certification programs, the Hocking Hills also offers a wide variety of accommodations, from camping and cabins to hotels and country inns. A free visitor guide and complete lodging and attraction information is available at www.1800Hocking.com or by calling 1-800-HOCKING (1-800-462-5464). 

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