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Shoot the Hills Photography Contest
by Hocking Hills Tourism Association
Major photography competition takes aim at
Ohio s Hocking Hills
Wildflower Walk, Habitat Restoration and Shoppe the Hills enhance weekend
Competition for this three-day event begins Friday, April 17 at
at the Hocking Hills State Park Dining Lodge. Amateurs, students and professional photographers are invited to enter the contest, which has drawn photographers from around
With both film and digital and junior and adult divisions, contestants will have 24 hours to take and return photos in the following categories: Wildlife; Flora; Landscape; Human Interest in Nature; and Abstracts in Nature. The $35 registration fee ($30 if pre-registered) includes a CD for burning digital images, but computers are not supplied. Each photographer may submit five photographs, but no more than two in any one category. The final awards ceremony and Photographers Choice slide show take place Sunday at
SHOP, HIKE & HELP
Shoppe the Hills Artisan & Craft Show also begins Friday, April 18 and runs through Sunday, April 19. Each day offers live demonstrations of artistry and crafts on the lawn of the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge, including chainsaw carving, blacksmithing and other artisans. On Saturday, visitors also have the choice of the Annual Wildflower Walk at
Visitors will also have the opportunity to help maintain the spectacular natural habitats that draw them to the Hocking Hills. During Hands on Habitat, visitors can help sow seeds and discover first-hand the keys to ensuring that healthy wildlife habitats continue to thrive in the region. Also on Saturday, a pancake lunch will feature real Hocking Hills maple syrup.
Complete information on Shoppe the Hills, Shoot the Hills, the Wildlife Walk and other events, as well as area lodging dining and travel information, are available online at www.1800Hocking.com or by calling toll-free, 1-800-HOCKING. Additional information is available at www.1800Shoppethehills.com.
Comp or press rate trips and outstanding photos and video available.
Contact Amy Weirick, (614) 848-8380 or amy@WeirickCommunications.com.
Created: Oct. 16, 2008
Last updated: Oct. 16, 2008












