Calling all trail lovers! We are hosting two trail maintenance weekends this summer, in and around beautiful Cook Forest. We'll be focusing on clearing debris and cutting back overgrowth to keep the Baker Trail in peak conditions for everyone. Weekend #1: If camping, Friday, July 17 through Monday, July 20. Workdays: Saturday, July 18 and Sunday,  July 19. […]

Saturday, August 29th, is the 22nd annual Baker Trail UltraChallenge, a 50-mile race that can be tackled solo or as part of a relay team. This year we are on the gorgeous Northern section of the Baker Trail. Whether you're registered for the race or not, join us Friday, July 24, for an all-paces, 18-mile training run […]

Join us for the annual celebration of life along the Allegheny River at the East Brady Area Riverfest. Friday, July 24th Fireman's Parade: 6:30pm Riverfest street fair & vendors: immediately […]

Synopsis: the era that brought the world the Rubik's Cube, Max Headroom, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes the "totally awesome". in the style of movies such as Back to […]

Cook 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 […]

Please meet at the Park Office where we’ll take a moderate often off-trail hike to the tallest known black cherry in the Northeast, the Davies Black Cherry, at over 140ft […]

Enjoy the herbal salve and lotion making class hosted by Laura Matthews of Dear Heart Medicinals. Laura is a licensed acupuncturist and classical Chinese medicine herbalist. She will teach foundational […]

Come down to the River in Foxburg for SUMMER FUN making art with potter and fiber artist Ann Harting through the Red Brick Gallery in Foxburg! Ann will be teaching […]

Celebrating America’s Anniversary & 250 Years of Music, from 1776 The Mountaineers Fifes & Drums plus VFW Color Guard Patriotic Salute and 100 Years of Popular American Music & Dancing– […]

Saturday, August 29th, is the 22nd annual Baker Trail UltraChallenge, a 50-mile race that can be tackled solo or as part of a relay team.  Whether you're registered for the race or not, join us on Sunday, July 26, for an all-paces training run on the race course, which starts in Leeper, PA, adjacent to Cook Forest. If you plan […]

Celebrate with us and be a part of this cherished local tradition that has thrived for over seven decades. Animal Shows and Agricultural Exhibits: Explore a showcase of local livestock and agricultural achievements. Grandstand Events: Enjoy a variety of performances and competitions in the historic grandstand. Arts and Crafts Displays: Visit the former dance hall, now home to […]

Lunch is served from 12:30pm-1pm in the Sawmill Classroom. Catered by Montana's Country Cafe. Menu includes Pulled Pork Sandwich, baked beans, macaroni salad, dessert and drink. Synopsis: the era that brought the world the Rubik’s Cube, Max Headroom, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes the “totally awesome”. in the style of movies such as Back […]