Fire Tower History Tour

When and Where

  • October 30 @ 1:00 pm
  • Cooks Forest State Park Fire Tower Parking Lot
  • Cooks Forest State Park Fire Tower Parking Lot, Cooksburg, PA, 16217
. Led by DCNR Conservation Volunteer Greg Burns, the free interpretive tour covers local logging history, native sign observations, and views from the historic 87.5-foot fire tower. 
Event Details
    • Date & Time: Friday, October 30, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (1.5 hours)
    • Location: Cook Forest State Park — Fire Tower Parking Lot, Cooksburg, PA 16217
    • Tour Guide: Greg Burns (DCNR Conservation Volunteer)

What to Expect

    • Fire Tower Climb: Ascend the 87.5-foot steel fire tower—built in 1929 by the Commonwealth’s Department of Forests and Waters—which features over 100 steps and delivers wide panoramic views of the forest and the Clarion River valley.
    • Local History & Culture: Learn about the region’s heavy logging heritage and historical Native American (“Indian”) signs in the area.
    • Seneca Point: Walk and explore the scenic Seneca Point overlook area. 

Recommendations for Visitors

    • What to Bring: Binoculars for wildlife and landscape viewing from the top of the tower, plus sturdy walking shoes or boots.
    • Contact Info: For additional questions or updates regarding park programs, call the Cook Forest State Park office at 814-744-8407.