Calendar of Area Events
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Night Hike: Fire Tower, Seneca Point Caves & Rocks
All day03-07-26Cook Forest State ParkCook Forest State Park (Office), 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA, United StatesPlease join us at the Fire Tower parking lot for a night hike in, around, and under the rocks of Seneca Point. We’ll be looking and listening for animals that go bump in the night, and exploring the caves and crevices they live in. One never knows what we’ll find on this challenging hike at night. Creepy cave crickets abound. Bring your hardhats and headlamps!
Friday, July 3, 2026 8pm to 10pm
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A Walk Through the Forest Cathedral
All day04-07-26Cook Forest State ParkCook Forest State Park (Office), 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA, United StatesPlease 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, July 4, 2026 3pm to 5pm
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America250PA GeoTrail: Old Growth Forest Cache at Night
All day04-07-26Cook Forest Ridge Camp - AmphitheaterCampground Road, Leeper, PA 16233Please bring your headlamps, GPS units, and phones to the park amphitheater to help us celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Come help us find DCNR’s new old growth geocache with a new twist, trying to find one at night!
Saturday, July 4, 2026 8pm to 10pm
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Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour
All day05-07-26Cook Forest State Park - Fire Tower Parking LotCooksburg, Pennsylvania 16217Please 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, July 5, 2026 11:30am to 2:30pm
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Women's Hiking Series
17:00 -19:0012-07-26Cook Forest State Park, River Pavilion
100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120Sunday 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.
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Searching for Herps' in the Clarion River Valley
All day18-07-26Cook Forest State ParkCook Forest State Park (Office), 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA, United StatesLate 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
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Clarion River Canoeing Program: Clear Creek-4 mile Launch
All day24-07-26Clear Creek State ParkClear Creek State Park, Clear Creek Road, Sigel, PA, United StatesCook 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
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Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour
All day31-07-26Cook Forest State Park - Fire Tower Parking LotCooksburg, Pennsylvania 16217Please 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