Hocking Valley Canoe Livery was founded in 1976 by a clever group of entrepreneurs. They thought the Hocking Hills State Parks were great, but after the State Parks there was not much else to do. Hence the idea of offering outdoor recreation through canoeing and kayaking was born.

The Family Fun Center was later added in 1993, offering go-karts, miniature golf and a driving range. After the Family Fun Center was built, Hocking Valley Canoe Livery expanded into the camping industry. The Riverside Campground become registered in 2003 and in 2010 they have expanded into the cabin business.

Sybil Barbini- Is the Office Manager and Event Coordinator. She is the mastermind behind our 2010 complete building renovation. When not keeping the facility organized she enjoys spending time with her animals. At one time she had four dogs, a cat, chinchilla, a chameleon, an alligator and two iguanas in her care. Hence the idea behind Pet-A-Poolza.

Courtney Rittigers- Is the Chief Rain Goddess, when water levels are down we count on Courtney to do her patented rain dance. Although this has never worked we are confident that it might work someday. She goes to Hocking College for fish and wildlife management. You could say she is here now but she will be there soon.

Jeff Roby- Is first and foremost a gentleman, but he also serves as the best shuttle bus driver on the planet. He counts his three seconds at all stops signs, proceeds with caution through all yellow lights and looks both ways before all train tracks. He does all this without blinking an eye and keeps both hands at 11:00 and 3:00. Jeff is mild mannered by day but superman at night.