Join the Friends of Cook Forest at the River Cabins parking lot by the new River Pavilion. Come explore the old growth forest along Cook Trail with this 90 minute interpretive hike. We’ll review some of the characteristics of old growth forest and discuss the history of this section of the park. People/pet friendly leashed pets welcome.
Monday, January 1, 2024 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Check with the Park Office for more information at 814-744-8407
Just because the herds of people have migrated away during the wintertime, doesn’t mean the wildlife is gone too. Matter of fact, winter on the Clarion is one of the best times of the year to observe wildlife in the park, especially some of the oddballs that you don’t get to see in the summer: migrating birds, river otter, fisher. How many species of birds and mammals do you think we can document along the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River… 30, 40, even 50? To find out, please bring your binoculars to the Park Office for an interpretive driving tour as we search Clear Creek State Park, the Clarion River, and Cook Forest. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available at the Park Office to warm us up
Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 7:30am to 11:30am
Check with the Park Office for more information at 814-744-8407
Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Center, Cooksburg, PA
Cross Country Ski Cook Forest at Night: Log Cabin Inn-Swinging Bridge Please bring your cross country skis and headlamps and meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for a candlelit evening interpretive cross country ski trip within the picturesque Tom’s Run Valley. Learn how to identify animal tracks in the snow as you ski within the old growth forest at the base of the Forest Cathedral National Natural Landmark. If snow conditions aren’t good, we’ll snowshoe or hike instead. Hot chocolate and a cozy cabin will be available to warm us up!
Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm
XC Ski rentals available at Cooksburg Dry Goods Gift Shoppe if weather permits.
Check with the Park Office for more information at 814-744-8407