Please meet at the Park Office where we will conduct a driving “battlefield tour” to historic lumber sites on the Clarion River. See where the community 40ft long dugout canoe was likely kept, recollect about the great Ol’ Copper Still on Whiskey Run, recount “Wash” Dunkle’s epic fist fight, contemplate the Maze Gap drowning, and view remnants of the Bartley Mill. (3 hrs)
Let It Snow Let it Snow Have Fun. Come and enjoy The Ultimate Snowball Fight Preregistration Requested by Wed.Jan.14 Phone 814-938-1000
Experience the warmth of Gateway Lodge with live music in Cook Forest on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday nights. Local musicians bring the lodge to life with acoustic favorites and soulful originals while you dine from our Wild Crafter’s Kitchen menu, featuring seasonal, locally sourced dishes made in-house. Cozy up by the fire, sip a glass of wine, and enjoy live music in Cook Forest paired with fresh, forest-to-table flavors — a truly memorable evening in Pennsylvania’s most peaceful woodland retreat. 01/17/26, Saturday | Allie Patton, 6—8 p.m. MLK Weekend
Join us on Monday, January 19th for a panel of professionals sharing practical tips, learn how to recognize symptoms, discover available resources, and leave feeling more informed, hopeful, supported, and heard.
January 23rd 11am-1pm At Honey's Cakes Honey’s Cakes is hosting a cozy community Meet the Author event featuring local author John Pozza and his book Was Anybody Really Listening?. Stop in to meet the author, enjoy meaningful conversation, and connect with fellow community members. While you’re there, treat yourself to Honey’s Cakes’ delicious bakery favorites and fresh coffee — the perfect pairing for a relaxed, welcoming afternoon. This event is a great way to support a local author, enjoy incredible baked goods, and show some love to a valued local small business.
Please bring your cross country skis and headlamps and meet at the Nuthole Cabin, located at the entrance to Ridge Camp, for an evening candlelit interpretive cross country ski trip in the old growth forests within and surrounding our family campground. If snow conditions aren’t good, we’ll snowshoe or hike instead. Hot chocolate and a cozy cabin will be available to warm us up! (2.5hrs)
