Mentored Youth Trout Day

Get the kids outdoors for a special "head start" on trout season! This statewide event allows young anglers to fish a full week before the general opening day. Quick Details: Who: Youth ages 15 and under. Requirements: Kids must have a free Mentored Youth Permit or a Voluntary Youth License. Mentors: Must be accompanied by a licensed adult (16+) with a valid 2026 PA Fishing License and Trout Stamp. Keep: Youth may harvest up to two trout (7-inch minimum); adults must catch-and-release. Prepare for the season by checking the 2026 Trout Stocking Schedule to find a participating creek or lake near you

Eagle Watch

Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg

Please bring your binoculars and spotting scopes to thePark Office for a driving tour to eagle hotspots along the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. This is theprime time of the year to view bald eagles on their nests and find new nesting sites. Expect a long car-pooland aggressive hike to some of the better areas, but the rewards will be worth it. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available at the Park Office to warm us up. (4 hrs)

Live Music at Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge 14870 Route 36, Cooksburg

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.                                                                                                                                      03/28/26/ Sat.| Iris Heather | 6-8pm