Join the park naturalist at the amphitheater to learn how to orient yourselves with a map and compass. Hiking season is upon us; I would not want you to get lost if you have no cellphone reception to find your way out of the woods. Learning how to read a compass is a great survival skill to have while exploring different areas. Compass and maps will be provided but are limited.
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. 06/11/26/ Thursday | Garrett Rowan | 6-8pm
THE FIRST OF OUR "F R E E" SUMMER MOVIES WILL BE ON THURSDAY JUNE 11TH. IT IS BEING SPONSORED BY A VERY SUPPORTIVE MOONLITE PATRON. THE BOX OFFICE WILL OPEN AT 7:30 PM AND THE MOVIE WILL BEGIN AT DUSK! THE MOVIE WILL BE ""IRON GIANT" Here is the storyline: This is the story of a nine-year-old boy named Hogarth Hughes who makes friends with an innocent alien giant robot that came from outer space. Meanwhile, a paranoid U.S. Government agent named Kent Mansley arrives in town, determined to destroy the giant at all costs. It's up to Hogarth to protect him by keeping him at Dean McCoppin's place in the junkyard. THIS IS A WONDERFUL FAMILY MOVIE! IT'S FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL....
Fridays 4-7pm May through October. If you would like to set up to sell your Home - Grown /Home Made Products Please call the Distillery @ 814-849-0915
One of the founding fathers of our country. Science, glass music, and philosophy are only part of Doctor Franklin's like. Join the elderly statesman as he reminisces about his involvement in the French & Indian forts of the 1750s. Please bring your chairs & blankets and meet at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater.
Please meet at Shelter #2 to learn about our crepuscular friends while helping scientists survey bats & moths along Tom’s Run. Please bring a light (headlamps with a red or green night-vision filter are best) and a refillable water bottle – we’ll have bat & moth masks for the kids to color. Program is free – no registration required. Sponsored by the Cook Forest Conservancy, Pennsylvania Game Commission, and Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry.
