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Cook Forest State Park - Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom

Website:https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cook_forest_state_park#.YaaE2dDMKUk

Address: Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Center, Cooksburg, PA

Cook Forest State Park, Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom

Join WPMC Mycologists & Identifiers at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for an evening stroll through the Forest Cathedral. We will use 365nm UV flashlights to light up the trail and search for fungi that glow in response to ultraviolet light. Parts of the path are flatter but some sections have steep grades of 10-17%. Expect to walk 1-2 miles, but participants can shorten the distance as needed.

Participants should bring a headlamp, ideally with a red light, and wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Participants are encouraged to bring their own UV flashlight. Leaders will provide protective eyewear.

Thursday, September 18, 2025 7:30pm to 9:30pm

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Come join us for a day of fun wintry activities along the picturesque National Wild & Scenic Clarion River within Cook Forest State Park. Various activities will be held at the new River Pavilion by the playground on River Road approximately 1-mile up-river from the RT36 Cooksburg Bridge:

1130am - Chili Cook-Off (hot & mild divisions)

1130am-230pm - carriage rides, sledding, snowman building, ice skating (ice skates available)

1200-100pm - Snowshoe interpretive hike within the old growth forest along Cook Trail, meet at the new River Pavilion

100pm - Happy Dog Contest

Come sample the chili during the ‘Free Chili Cook-Off’, that is, after the judges have tried some first. Hot chocolate and coffee will be on hand to help take the chill out of your bones. Enjoy a wonderful day among family and friends in Cooksburg’s winter wonderland. Event sponsored by the Cook Forest Vacation Bureau.