Hocking Hills visitors to Paddle for the Battle against breast cancer

LOGAN, Ohio - Aug. 6, 2013 - PRLog -- LOGAN, Ohio -- Travelers are invited to join Hocking Hills Adventures in the 7th Annual Paddle for the Battle, where participants will canoe and kayak the scenic Hocking River to raise money for the Logan Cancer Support Group.  Paddle for the Battle takes place Saturday, September 7, starting at noon, with 100% of the $25 entry fee benefiting local cancer patients via the Logan Cancer Support Group. Additional donations are also welcome. Complete information is available at www.hockinghillscanoeing.com or by contacting Paddle for the Battle organizer Shane Barbini at shane@hockinghillscanoeing.com or (419)-722-6778.

Paddle for the Battle kicks off at noon with a nine-mile canoe or kayak race.  Race winners receive prizes donated by local merchants. Then at 1 p.m., participants who prefer a more leisurely paddle will enjoy a naturalist-guided kayak or canoe trip down the Hocking River. The eight-mile canoe or kayak trip takes approximately three hours, as Hocking Hills Adventures’ naturalists guide participants along the Hocking River, pointing the Natural Rockbridge, the old Hocking Canal, area wetlands and wildlife and other natural features of Hocking Hills' untouched landscape. Participants also receive a goodie bag filled with gifts and discounts from local merchants, attractions and restaurants, including a $5 discount on Trek Theater, featuring Shawnee storytelling theater and live bluegrass music in a gorgeous woodland setting.  Trek Theater starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, and is the ideal way to unwind and experience more Hocking Hills beauty after Paddle for the Battle.

Paddle for the Battle was launched in 2006 as a tribute to Connie Barbini, founder of Hocking Hills Adventures and the Hocking Valley Canoe Livery.  Barbini ultimately lost her own 10-year-battle with breast cancer, however she and her family were well served by the Logan Cancer Support Group, as are so many other individuals and families in the southeast Ohio community.  

"We started Paddle for the Battle not only as a tribute to my mom," said  Connie Barbini's son and event organizer, Shane Barbini,  "But we want to honor everyone who is fighting or has fought cancer and let our visitors help us fight cancer by sustaining the important work of Logan Cancer Support Group."

Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, Hocking Hills region offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make every day feel like Saturday, with plenty of Admission: FREE activities. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and inns.  In addition to hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills is the zipline capital of the Midwest, with 50 ziplines being offered via three distinct guide services.  Unique gift and antique shops, canoeing, horseback riding, golf, spas and more add to the allure of the Hocking Hills as the perfect place to unplug. Complete traveler information is available www.ExploreHockingHills.com or 1-800-Hocking (800-462-5464).

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