| | | | | 1All day 01-09-23 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217 Cook Forest State Park will be conducting a 5.4 mile interpretive guided float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Arroyo Bridge to Spring Creek. This section of river is rich in local history and contains the most challenging set of rapids on the river, “THE X,Y,Z”. We will be passing remnants of the Arroyo Tannery and have lunch along the abandoned Clarion River Railway near the Lilly Pond. This is a true wilderness experience. Fishing is excellent here so don’t forget your poles! Only experienced boaters permitted. Please meet at the Park Office where we will drive to the starting point. Please pack a lunch and bring plenty of water. Boats provided to those who register by 8/28 by contacting the Park Office at (814)744-8407. Registration limited to 10 boats. Cost is $40/boat payable by cash, check, or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior Cook Forest kayak training participants receive a 50% discount. Friday, September 1 at 8:30am to 4:30pm Cook Forest State Park
100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120
| 2All day 02-09-23 Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Center, Cooksburg, PA Please meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for an interpretive hike into the Forest Cathedral, a registered National Natural Landmark. Learn how to identify old growth forest characteristics and observe different types of environmental disturbance that are an integral part of old growth forest ecosystems. Saturday, September 2 at 3:00pm to 5:00pm Cook Forest State Park
100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120 All day 02-09-23 Campground Road, Leeper, PA 16233 There are many things to see and do during your stay at Cook Forest, from walking amongst magnificent, tall, and ancient old growth forests to taking a scenic float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. Do you like to investigate wildlife, take a hike on a trail, or are you just trying to find a short break from the rigors of life? There’s just so much to do in such a short amount of time that it’s impossible to pack it all in one trip. We challenge you to leave your electronic gadgets at home and start a family tradition that will last generations… many of your fellow campers already have! Bring your chairs and blankets to the Ridge Camp park amphitheater for an evening virtual tour that will bring back many memories and help you to make new ones. Saturday, September 2 at 8:00pm to 9:00pm Cook Forest State Park
100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120
| 3All day 03-09-23 Cooksburg, Pennsylvania 16217 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. Sunday, September 3 at 11:30am to 2:30pm Cook Forest State Park
100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120
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| 4 | 5 | 6All day 06-09-23 Cooksburg, Pennsylvania 16217 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. Wednesday, September 6 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm
| 7 | 8 | 9All day 09-09-23 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217 Please meet at the Park Office for a guided forest therapy walk conducted by Charlie Yuill, certified forest therapy guide of Forest Awakenings. Guided forest walks promote health and well being by helping us slow down and connect with the natural world. Join the Friends’ for a quiet amble with time for personal exploration and sharing observations. Program is free, but registration required by calling Park Office at (814)744-8407, twenty person limit. Saturday, September 9 at 10:00am to 12:00pm Cook Forest State Park
100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120
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| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15All day 15-09-23-17-09-23 Cook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United States September 15 – 17, 2023 Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1st Auction on Saturday (16th) at 4 p.m.
2nd Auction on Sunday (17th) at 3:30 p.m. Auction Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Come see carvers in action as they create beautiful works of art from a simple log. Stay for the auctions to bid on and purchase some of these beautiful pieces! The Sawmill Craft Market will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
| 16All day 16-09-23-17-09-23 Cook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United States September 15 – 17, 2023 Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1st Auction on Saturday (16th) at 4 p.m.
2nd Auction on Sunday (17th) at 3:30 p.m. Auction Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Come see carvers in action as they create beautiful works of art from a simple log. Stay for the auctions to bid on and purchase some of these beautiful pieces! The Sawmill Craft Market will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
| 17All day 17-09-23-17-09-23 Cook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United States September 15 – 17, 2023 Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1st Auction on Saturday (16th) at 4 p.m.
2nd Auction on Sunday (17th) at 3:30 p.m. Auction Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Come see carvers in action as they create beautiful works of art from a simple log. Stay for the auctions to bid on and purchase some of these beautiful pieces! The Sawmill Craft Market will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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