Hocking Hills Tourism Association Announces Summer Video Contest

    LOGAN, OH, June 20, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Hocking Hills Tourism Association (HHTA) announced today the launch of its "I Love the Hocking Hills!" contest, which will give the winner a full weekend retreat for two in the Hocking Hills. Participants can enter the viral contest via the Hocking Hills Tourism Association blog, where they will share their video depicting why they love the Hocking Hills.

"We want to know what you love about Hocking Hills, and we'll give the best video a getaway weekend for two in the magnificent Hocking Hills," Karen Raymore, CDME, executive director, at the Hocking Hills Tourism Association said. "The contest will give us a great representation of what our visitors love about the wonderful attractions and sites at Hocking Hills. Not to mention, the prize package for two is quite impressive!"

The unique contest asks participants to produce a video about why they love Hocking Hills, and the video must be recorded at a landmark or attraction in the Hocking Hills. Participants then post their video on the Hocking Hills Tourism Association blog. Video contest participants follow these rules to enter the contest:
- Videos must be shot in front of a Hocking Hills landmark or attraction.
- The video must be no more than 60 seconds in length.
- All stories posted on the blog will be kept on page.
- A panel of judges selected by the Hocking Hills Tourism Association will select the winning video.

The winner of the Hocking Hills video contest will win a weekend getaway at Hocking Hills. The winner will receive a cottage for two for two nights provided by At Boulder's Edge Tipi & Cabin Retreat, an in-cabin couple's massage by Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa, lunch and dinner for two at local restaurants, tickets for two on the Hocking Hills Canopy Tour Zipline Adventure and a Fun Package for two at Hocking Valley Canoe Livery.

To learn more about the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, or to submit your video sharing why you love Hocking Hills, visit http://www.1800hocking.com/videocontest.

About Hocking Hills Tourism Association
Visitors are welcomed to Ohio's Hocking Hills, where waterfalls, remarkable hiking trails and amazing wildlife await. Whether it's antiques, fine art, breathtaking scenery, a hike to Old Man's Cave or a getaway in a woodland cabin, travelers find it all just outside Logan in southeast Ohio. Finding fun things to do and outdoor activities has never been easier. The official website of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association will be any traveler's tour guide for their next Ohio vacation. The site, www.1800hocking.com, helps families find amazing places to visit in Ohio and in Hocking Hills.

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