Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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DO TELL Tom Hackothorn practices using his bow. Tom hunts with a bow and arrows in nearby areas. ■ J. SckeUerer - . Schetferer • ' kl u i N look what you ' ve done While big-city Bobcats may say there is nothing here in Southeastern Ohio, nature lovers know differently. Ohio, and especially the Athens area, is full of lush forests and rippling lakes, and offers the perfect get- away frof the studying blues. State parks in the area are open year-round, and are easily accessible by car, bike or on foot for the more adventurous. Throughout the year, hun- dreds of students flock to the parks to hike, fish, swim, or simply to enjoy the natural scenic features of the area. Wintertime brings freezing tem- peratures, but does not keep students from taking advantage ot the terrain as they ice-skate on Dow Lake at Strouds or practice sledding techniques on a mountainous hillside. Maureen Robertson, a junior, said, Evrey spring, my room- mates and I go to Old Man ' s Cave. It ' s a great place to go hiking and forget about studying — in more ways than one. State Parks in the area are beau- tiful places to go to relax after a hard week of classes. The lakes at Strouds Run and Lake Hope are great for swimming or canoeing, commented junior Elizabeth Par- rish. The most popular spot in the area is Strouds Run, probably because of its proximity to campus. It becomes a haven for overheated students when the temperatures soar. It ' s also not a bad substitute for those who couldn ' t quite make it to the sunny coast for Spring Break. Come spring quarter, Strouds becomes the number one place to party, socialize, and catch up on a tan or some recreational fun. Hocking Hills, just southwest of Logan, is also a favorite of many students who like to break away for the weekend and do some camping or picnicing in the primitive outdoors. Thanks to an increase in hiking and horseback riding, more trails have been developed in the past few years. Special weekend events are sched- uled throughout the year, and during the summer months, naturalists in- crease awareness of the great outdoors through nature programs. I was at Burr Oak State Park for a leadership retreat which was sponsored by the Black Student Cultural Programming Board. After the program was over, we partied ' til the break of dawn in our cabin, commented senior Cynthia Calhoun. Senior Curtis Bertschi stated, Southeastern Ohio is a cradle of state parks, and Athens is in the center of it all. They are one of the richest resources available to OU students. Some of my most mem- orable experiences of life at OU have been at the region ' s many- state parks. Some students felt that parks sometimes resemble the bar scene. People go there to flirt, relax and have some fun, and many find that being out in nature puts schoolwork into perspective. The consensus is that the books can wait: spending time with friends and soaking up the beautiful surroundings are good enough reasons for anyone to thank goodness for humble ' ole southeast Ohio. By Lori Fuqua HEY ROCKY! Entering Carter Caves, the OU Alpine Club switch on their headlights. The caves are in a park in Kentucky. Parks 29 ;■ ' ) ,

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r% hatdid| SJOU do PERMANENT WAVES A group of outdoor enthusiasts rush down a river in Ohiopyle, PA. White- water rafting cost about $25 per per- son. Out-of-doors Oh, we ' re always doing something fun. Last week we went white-water raft- ing, and this weekend I ' m going camping in a tent under the stars. There are so many things to do around Athens. — Justine Feinstien DON ' T LOOK DOWN! Perilously scaling the face of Double Vision, Fred Lockwood glances down. The cliff is about 35 feet high. Student Life

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ZAP! Skillfully playing a video game, Steve Gambini takes a break from the Post. Steve ' s favorite video game is Road Blasters. use Baker Center mostly to help me out with information. It ' s really organized well, everything is here. Laurie Chluda THE WALL Junior Charmin ' Arm ' n has a beer on the wall. The wall is a popular hangout, especially when the weather is nice. 30 N Baker Center