Snowman in the Forest

21-02-26 All day

https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/snowman-in-the-forest-day

Phone:814-744-8407

Website:https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CookForestStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

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.

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Cook Forest State Park, Fire Tower parking lot

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For more information, please contact Meredith Reinhart (814)319-4621.
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Sunday evenings, nurturing your mental & physical health, moderate level hiking, approximately 2hrs long, open to all women ages 14 & up, dogs on a leash, rain or shine.

September 27

500pm starting at the Park Office

For more information, please contact Meredith Reinhart (814)319-4621.