to the Hocking Hills of Ohio. The Little Smokies, the beginning of the Appalachian Moutains! The Hocking Hills are where the glaciers ended and the mountains began. Seven state parks and two nature preserves are located within the Hocking Hills region. A Hocking Hills Vacation is ideal for relaxing cabin stays, hiking, canoeing, birdwatching, fishing, kayaking. Ideal romantic getaways, restful escapes, making memories, birders, hunting retreats, other outdoor enthusiasts!