An annual family event at the Cook Forest Ice Skating Pond along the picturesque Clarion River.

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 – LUNCH provided Chili Cook-Off (hot & mild divisions)
1200pm-115pm – Snowshoe interpretive hike within the old growth forest along Cook Trail, meet at the fire pit by the ice skating pond.
1130am-230pm – carriage rides, sledding, snowman building, ice skating (ice skates available)
100pm – Happy Dog Contest
200pm – Door prize awards