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  Welcome To Cook Forest Online - Cook Forest State Park, PA

Cook Forest Online is the premiere Web travel guide and directory for the Cook Forest State Park region, in Western Pennsylvania.

2008 Cook Forest
French & Indian War Encampment

Highlights of this two-day encampment sponsored by Cook Forest Online include woodland natives, cannon and musket firing, cooking, primitive skills, 18th century surgical techniques, clothing & coin demonstrations, sutler camp, live tactical engagements, nationally renown living historians and French & Indian War Era artists. 

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Recent Guestbook Entry:

On 06/15/08, Hannah Wrote: "I have gone to Cook Forest for many years. It is amazing to me how close to nature you can get without actually being in danger. It has been great fun for me and my family, and I hope that the general store stays open for many years to come. The candy is awesome!So's the icecream!"

Upcoming Events - Plan Your Next Trip to the Forest With Our Calendar

07/04/08 - St. Joseph's 69th Annual 4th of July Celebration - St. Joseph's, Lucinda PA
07/05/08 - Wildlife Rehab - Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater
07/05/08 - Canoe & Kayak Basics - Cook Forest Park Office
07/06/08 - Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour - Fire Tower - Seneca Point
07/11/08 - Owl Prowl - Cook Forest
07/12/08 - Hellbender Hunt - Clarion River
07/12/08 - 24th Annual Woodcarving Show and Competition - Sawmill Center
07/13/08 - Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour - Fire Tower - Seneca Point
07/17/08 - Canoe the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River: Clear Creek - 4 mile launch - Clarion River
07/19/08 - Flower Show - Sawmill Center
07/24/08 - Family Fishing Program - Children's Fishing Pond
07/26/08 - Fishing the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River: Cooksburg-Gravel Lick - Clarion River - Various Points
08/16/08 - 2nd Annual Pyrographic (Woodburning) Celebration and Show - Sawmill Center
08/23/08 - Civil War Encampment - Kalyumet Camping & Cabins
09/06/08 - Clarion River Clean-Up - Clarion River
09/13/08 - Folk and Fall Harvest Festival - Sawmill Center

Cook Forest is classified as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.

   
 
 

The 7,182-acre Cook Forest State Park lies in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania. Once called "The Black Forest," the area is famous for its stands of old growth forest. The "Forest Cathedral" of towering white pines and hemlocks is a Natural National Landmark. The Clarion River is the eastern border of the Park, and is popular for canoeing and rafting.

If you've never visited beautiful Western Pennsylvania, you're missing out on a wonderful experience! People from all over the world travel to Cook Forest, which is near the Allegheny National Forest, to experience breathtaking nature scenery, catch glimpses of the wildlife, hunt and fish, float down the river on canoes, cross-country ski, and spend time with friends and family.

State Park Adventures

Bordered by the beautiful Clarion River, the Cook Forest State Park is known for virgin white pine and hemlock timber stands. It's also known for its excellent fishing streams and ponds, plus hundreds of miles of hiking trails that wind their way through the forest, including the Baker trail, which runs from Pittsburgh to the Allegheny National Forest, and the Rachel Carson trail.

Exciting Activities for the Whole Family!

If State Park attractions weren't enough, you'll find dozens of other things to do by visiting local merchants & shops, restaurants, and recreational attractions. Golf, mini golf, horseback riding, go-kart racing, waterslides, petting zoos, arcades, theater productions, concerts, flea markets -- there's something for everyone! Please feel free to visit our sponsors to find the best places to eat, stay, and have fun!

 
 

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