​Walk with Friends

Thanks to those who joined us for a walk along the Longfellow Trail - including the final installation of the new sign commemorating the planting of the Jake Swamp tree!  Our next guided walk is planned for:
Saturday, November 7, 2020 - 10am 
Trail yet to be decided! 
​(Shareable flyer with information on how to register as per Park guidelines coming soon.)

  *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
Installation of the Jake Swamp Tree of Peace sign. (L-R, Dale Luthringer-Park Environmentalist, Carl Harting-Chair, Mike Doyle

Sensory Trail Project

​The Friends of Cook Forest have taken on a new project - turning the 0.2 mile Paved Trail into a "Sensory Trail".  This ADA-accessible trail loop winds through a mature hardwood forest. It can be reached via the water tower access road near the entrance of the Sawmill Center for the Arts. 

​Plans include repaving, adding a guide rope the length of the trail, braille/raised letter signage, frequent benches for resting and more.  You can help us achieve our goal with your donation​.  Read our latest newsletter article about the project here.
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Example of a braille/raised letter sign from another park
STATE PARK OPENING GUIDELINES:
 DCNR's opening guidelines can be found here.
​(Please follow the link above for latest information.)

​Crossing one bridge at a time campaign

Click here to read how you can help the deteriorating bridges at Cook Forest.  Shareable flyer here.

​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

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).
COOKSBURG WEATHER
USGS Water-data graph for site 03029500


​The Forest is CALLing.
WILL YOU ANSWER?
 
​Join us as a member, volunteer or VISITOR!

membership

Membership in the Friends of Cook Forest (FOCF) is open to anyone interested in supporting Cook Forest State Park, its mission and programs.  Please click below for more information.

Volunteer

Become a volunteer to preserve Cook Forest for future generations.  Help is needed with a variety of park projects and programs. 
​Please click below for more information.
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Donate

While we would love to have you as a member of the FOCF, you can help Cook Forest with your tax deductible donation. ​Please click below for more information.
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