An annual family event along the picturesque National Wild & Scenic Clarion River within Cook Forest State Park.

Glide across the ice, race down snowy hills on sleds, and enjoy carriage rides. Adventurers can explore scenic winter trails, while the little ones delight in a special visit from Smokey the Bear. Warm up with a bowl of homemade chili at our spirited chili cook-off, cheer on furry friends in the Happy Dog Contest, and savor the joys of winter in the forest. Bundle up and bring the whole family to make unforgettable memories in the heart of this enchanting forest escape and its ancient towering trees!

Snowman in the Forest Contest Rules:
Build a snowman in any sponsor’s location, from the first snowfall of the season to the last snowfall in February. Have the sponsor take a picture of you and your snowman and it will be entered in the contest and displayed on the Cook Forest Vacation Bureau’s website and Facebook page.

PROGRAM:

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

*Note: 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.