Athens | Southeast Ohio | Athens County
Athens is a university town near Hocking Hills State Park with forested trails waterfalls and abundant wildlife. Hocking Hills offers hiking rock formations waterfalls cave trails and extensive birdwatching. State routes provide access regional airports and bus networks connect to larger metros. Population approximately 25000 city proper with a large student population and strong outdoor recreation culture.
Wildlife
Common wildlife: white tailed deer wild turkey raccoon red fox eastern cottontail barred owl pileated woodpecker various warblers and brook trout in cold streams