Snowman in the Forest

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.

Related upcoming events

  • 12-07-26 17:00 - 12-07-26 19:00

    Cook Forest State Park, River Pavilion

    100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120

    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.

     

    July 12

    500pm starting at the River Pavilion

     

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

  • 18-07-26 All day

    Late spring and early summer are a great time of year to go out looking for snakes, frogs, salamanders, and turtles.  We will start our car-pool at the Park Office to help the park naturalist survey herp’ hot spots along the Clarion.  Participants must be able to traverse steep muddy slopes and rocky terrain.  Sturdy walking stick and hiking boots are advised.

     Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:30am to 1:30pm

  • 24-07-26 All day

    Cook Forest & Clear Creek State Park will be conducting a 7.3mile interpretive float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Clear Creek’s boat launch to Cook Forest’s   4-mile launch.  Odds are pretty good we’ll see plenty of otter sign.  Along the way we’ll go past remnants of the old bridge, dam, and raft building sites at Clarington, go through the ripple and past rock cliffs of the Hogback, and talk about the rafting tragedy at Maze Gap.  Fishing is good along this stretch, don’t forget your poles!  Only experienced boaters permitted.  Please meet at the Clear Creek canoe launch near the playground.  Participants must pre-register by 7/20 by contacting the Cook Forest Park Office at (814)744-8407.  Registration limited to 10 boats.  Cost is $50/boat payable by cash, check, or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  All boats, gear, and lunch provided.  Prior Cook Forestkayak training participants receive a 50% discount.  Register early, available spots go fast.  See you on the river!

     Friday, July 24, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm

  • 31-07-26 All day

    Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point.  Learn about local logging history,  observe Indian sign, and take a breathtaking view from the top of the Fire Tower.

    Friday, July 31, 2026 1pm to 2:30pm

  • 16-08-26 17:00 - 16-08-26 19:00
    Cook Forest State Park, Nuthole Pavilion

    100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120

    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.

    August 16

    500pm starting at the Nuthole Pavilion

     

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

  • 19-09-26 11:00 - 19-09-26 15:00

    Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday as you walk back in time in our to observe, and possibly sample, historical cast iron cooking from our nation’s past.  State park educators from North Central and Western PA will be dressed in period clothing preparing period dishes that relate back to their park from our nation’s founding to the late 1800’s.  This is a one-time-only new park event that you will NOT want to miss!  Located at our River Cabin area, just upstream from our new River Pavilion along River Road about 1 mile up-river from the RT36 Cooksburg Bridge.

     Saturday, September 19, 2026 11am to 3pm

  • 27-09-26 17:00 - 27-09-26 19:00
    Cook Forest State Park, Park Office

    100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120

    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.

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