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February 21, 2027 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Snowman in The Forest Day – Cook Forest State Park
Come join us for a day of fun wintry activities along the picturesque National Wild & Scenic Clarion river within Cook Forest State Park. Various activities will be held at the Ice Skating Pond, along River Road approximately 1-mile up-river from the Park Office:
- 11:30am-230pm – Chili Cook-OFF (hot & mild divisions), horse drawn carriage rides, sledding, snowman building contest, K-9 rescue team presentation, box hockey
- 11:30am-1230pm – Snowshoe interpretive hike within the old growth forest along Cook Trail, meet at the fire pit by the ice skating pond
- 1:00pm – Happy Dog Contest
- 1:00pm-200pm – Snowshoe interpretive hike within the old growth forest along Cook Trail, meet at the fire pit by the ice skating pond
- 2:00pm – door prize awards
Come sample the chili during the ‘Free Chili Cook-OFF’, that is, after the judges have tried some first. Hot chocolate, coffee, and a warming hut, will be on hand to help take the chill out of your bones.
Enjoy a wonderful day among family and friends in Cooksburg’s winter wonderland.
This event is sponsored by the Cook Forest Vacation Bureau, a non profit organization that is dedication to serving the Clear Creek and Cook Forest Area.



Official Visitor Guide Listing: This listing is published by Discover Clarion County, the official Tourism Promotion Agency for Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Planning a trip to Cook Forest State Park? Check the official DCNR park website for real-time trail conditions and park alerts.