Devils Bath Tub, Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
Devil's Bath Tub is a fascinating piece of streambed in the Upper Gorge area of the Old Man's Cave unit of Hocking Hills State Park in southeastern Ohio. This pothole in the relatively weak middle layer of the Blackhand sandstone is constantly being enlarged and deepened by the swirling action of Old Man's Creek.
A local legend has it that this pool extends down into the depths of Hades, the devil's home. Personally, I find it too beautiful and awe-inspiring to feel any connection other than to the Creator.
This photograph was made on 4x5 color transparency film, then scanned and optimized for Web display.
Photo location: Old Mans Cave Unit, Hocking Hills State Park, Hocking County, Ohio.
