Events Calendar

Join us for a strenuous but scenic 6.5 mile interpretive hike ((sometimes off-trail) to the Hogback, a peculiar horseshoe curve and steep razorback ridge where the picturesque Clarion River wraps around you along the Tobecco Trail.  If time permits, we’ll measure big pitch pines on the hilltops and the park’s largest cucumber tree 350ft down […]

This festival is great fun for adults and kids alike. For more action-packed weekends in Clarion during the summer, the town’s Main Street welcomes visitors to enjoy pop-up shops featuring local businesses and an exciting lineup of events including a planetarium, scavenger hunt, yoga in the park, and outdoor concert. Each summer month has its […]

Please meet at the new parking lot at the Cooksburg Canoe Launch for an advanced skill level kayaking class.  Remember to bring your earplugs, swimsuits, sturdy river sneakers, change of clothes, and lunch.  Boats and all  necessary kayaking gear provided.  We WILL get wet!  Designed to integrate skills learned in Kayaking 201, we will continue practicing […]

Kickoff the 4th of July celebrations with the "I Love Clarion" celebration, hosted by the Clarion Area Chamber of Commerce. Doors will open at 5pm with food, games, live entertainment followed by fireworks.  This event will be held at PennWest University Memorial Stadium.

St. Joseph’s 86th Annual 4th of July Celebration July 4th 11 AM – 4 PM Parish Grounds – 112 Rectory Lane – Lucinda PA I-80 Exit 60 – Rt. 66 North 10 Miles Post-Festival Finale – St. Joseph's Liberty 5K Run/Walk – July 5th 8 AM Lucinda Train Station – 1040 Lander Drive – Lucinda […]

Please meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental  Learning Classroom for an interpretive hike into the Forest Cathedral, a registered National Natural Landmark. Learn how to identify old growth forest characteristics, and observe different types of environmental disturbance that are an integral part of old growth forest ecosystems.

There are many things to see and do during your stay at Cook Forest, from walking amongst magnificent tall and ancient old growth forests to taking a scenic float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. Do you like to investigate wildlife, take a hike on a trail, or are you just trying to […]

Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point.  Learn about local logging history,  observe Indian sign, and take a breathtaking view from the top of the Fire Tower. 

Cook Forest State Park will be conducting a 5.4 mile interpretive guided float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Arroyo Bridge to Spring Creek.  This section of river is rich in local history and contains the most challenging set of rapids on the river, “THE  X,Y,Z”.  We will be passing remnants of […]

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 […]

This festival is great fun for adults and kids alike. For more action-packed weekends in Clarion during the summer, the town’s Main Street welcomes visitors to enjoy pop-up shops featuring local businesses and an exciting lineup of events including a planetarium, scavenger hunt, yoga in the park, and outdoor concert. Each summer month has its […]