FRiends of Cook FOREST
STATE PARK
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Mission Statement:
Continuing the legacy of preservation and conservation of Cook Forest State Park. |
Meteor Shower & Star Gazing event
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 9:15pm
RIDGE CAMPGROUND AMPHITHEATER
(Heavy cloud cover and/or rain date: Wednesday Aug. 12 at 9:15pm)
Learn about the constellations and watch the Perseid Meteors put on their annual show.
All families will receive a star chart to use & keep. Bring a chair and your flashlight.
Presented by the Friends of Cook Forest & Cook Forest State Park
*Until further notice - Due to COVID-19 restrictions all park programs are limited to 25 participants, mask must be on person, social distancing in effect. All participants must register at the Park Office at (814)744-8407 or cookforestsp@pa.gov.
RIDGE CAMPGROUND AMPHITHEATER
(Heavy cloud cover and/or rain date: Wednesday Aug. 12 at 9:15pm)
Learn about the constellations and watch the Perseid Meteors put on their annual show.
All families will receive a star chart to use & keep. Bring a chair and your flashlight.
Presented by the Friends of Cook Forest & Cook Forest State Park
*Until further notice - Due to COVID-19 restrictions all park programs are limited to 25 participants, mask must be on person, social distancing in effect. All participants must register at the Park Office at (814)744-8407 or cookforestsp@pa.gov.
Walk with Friends
Saturday, September 26, 2020 - 10am
Watch this space for updates and a shareable flyer.
Thanks to those who came out in the drizzle and walked with us in July!
(Shareable flyer coming soon with information how to register as per Park guidelines.)
*Until further notice - Due to COVID-19 restrictions all park programs are limited to 25 participants, mask must be on person, social distancing in effect. All participants must register at the Park Office at (814)744-8407 or cookforestsp@pa.gov.
Watch this space for updates and a shareable flyer.
Thanks to those who came out in the drizzle and walked with us in July!
(Shareable flyer coming soon with information how to register as per Park guidelines.)
*Until further notice - Due to COVID-19 restrictions all park programs are limited to 25 participants, mask must be on person, social distancing in effect. All participants must register at the Park Office at (814)744-8407 or cookforestsp@pa.gov.
cook forest strong
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Thank you to those who supported Friends of Cook Forest and the other non-profits/businesses during the Cook Forest Strong Fundraising Campaign. We thank DE Sports Inc. for the opportunity. If you're in Clarion, please stop by and check out their assortment of Cook Forest apparel. Check their Facebook page for hours. Thank you for your continued support of Friends of Cook Forest. |
STATE PARK OPENING GUIDELINES:
DCNR's opening guidelines can be found here.
(Please follow the link above for latest information.)
DCNR's opening guidelines can be found here.
(Please follow the link above for latest information.)
Crossing one bridge at a time campaign
Become one with the Forest...
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The Clarion River and the Forest Cathedral are the stars of the show here at Cook Forest, and the Friends of Cook Forest take full advantage of the natural wonders of our park! In fact, our number one priority is an all out assault on the Hemlock woolly adelgid that threaten the beautiful hemlocks of the Forest. The Friends Group joined in a community search for locations of Hemlock woolly adelgid in Cook Forest. We found them, and it became an important part of The Cathedral documentary being filmed at the time. The films production and viewing around the state helped earn Cook Forest State Park the '2018 Pennsylvania State Park of the Year' Award. |
Breathtaking adventures
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Plan your Cook Forest Visit! The Friends of Cook Forest are happy to provide you with a 7-day forecast so you can be prepared for all kinds of weather-whether hiking, camping, canoeing, cross country skiing, biking or any of the other wonderful outdoor activities available at the Park! And the don't miss the Clarion River water level below-especially if your plans include kayaking or canoeing, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey (updated hourly).
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