Cook Forest Online is the premiere Web travel guide and directory for the Cook Forest State Park region, in Western Pennsylvania.

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| On 06/28/09, David Schmude Wrote: "It was quite ironic to read the post before this one as my wife and I just returned from celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary at Cook Forest last weekend. June 24th, 1984, we headed to Cook Forest on our honeymoon because that's all we could afford. We stayed at Hominy Ridge cabins and spent our days at Cook Forest and Clear Creek.
This time, we took our pop up camper and three kids, ages 13, 10 & 7 and made Ridge Camp our home to celebrate 25 years of marriage. Both are special times I will never forget." |
Upcoming Events - Plan Your Next Trip to the Forest With Our Calendar
| 07/04/09 - St. Joseph's 70th Annual 4th of July Celebration - St. Joseph's Church and Social Hall, Lucinda PA |
| 07/05/09 - Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour - Fire Tower - Seneca Point |
| 07/06/09 - Sustainable Health and the Educator - Quiet Creek Herb Farm |
| 07/09/09 - Family Fishing Program - Childrens Fishing Pond |
| 07/11/09 - Canoe Fishing the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River: Cooksburg-Gravel Lick - Clarion River |
| 07/12/09 - Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour - Fire Tower - Seneca Point |
| 07/15/09 - Cook Forest Equestrian Tour - Cook Forest State Park |
| 07/17/09 - Night Fishin on the Clarion - Clarion River |
| 07/18/09 - Walk / Triathlon - Cook Forest State Park Pool Area |
| 07/18/09 - Singing by The Fishers - Shiloh Resort |
| 07/18/09 - Trails End Summer Party Blow Out - Trails End Restaurant |
| 08/06/09 - Old Growth Forest Ecosystems Teacher Workshop - Cook Forest State Park |
| 08/15/09 - Singing by The Threshold - Shiloh Resort |
| 09/26/09 - 7th Annual Cook Forest River Ride - River Road |
| 09/26/09 - Singing by Tom Smith - Shiloh Resort |
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Cook Forest is classified as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.
The 7,182-acre Cook Forest State Park lies in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania. Once called "The Black Forest," the area is famous for its stands of old growth forest. The "Forest Cathedral" of towering white pines and hemlocks is a Natural National Landmark. The Clarion River is the eastern border of the Park, and is popular for canoeing and rafting.
If you've never visited beautiful Western Pennsylvania, you're missing out on a wonderful experience! People from all over the world travel to Cook Forest, which is near the Allegheny National Forest, to experience breathtaking nature scenery, catch glimpses of the wildlife, hunt and fish, float down the river on canoes, cross-country ski, and spend time with friends and family.
State Park Adventures
Bordered by the beautiful Clarion River, the Cook Forest State Park is known for virgin white pine and hemlock timber stands. It's also known for its excellent fishing streams and ponds, plus hundreds of miles of hiking trails that wind their way through the forest, including the Baker trail, which runs from Pittsburgh to the Allegheny National Forest, and the Rachel Carson trail.
Exciting Activities for the Whole Family!
If State Park attractions weren't enough, you'll find dozens of other things to do by visiting local merchants & shops, restaurants, and recreational attractions. Golf, mini golf, horseback riding, go-kart racing, waterslides, petting zoos, arcades, theater productions, concerts, flea markets -- there's something for everyone! Please feel free to visit our sponsors to find the best places to eat, stay, and have fun! |