Cook Forest Area Business Directory
ACCOMMODATIONS
Black Bear Cabins of Cook Forest – Four new custom-built 2 and 3 bedroom premium cabins on 20 wooded acres adjacent to Cook Forest State Park. Fully furnished kitchen with cooking and eating utensils and new appliances. Linen and blankets provided for queen bedrooms. Satellite TV, VCR and DVD. Log-burning fireplace plus a forced air heating system. Sheltered porch with picnic table, fire-ring and a charcoal BBQ. No pets and non-smoking. OPEN ALL YEAR. PO Box 110, Cooksburg, PA 16217. Call 877-833-2663 or visit us on the web at: www.blackbearcabins.com
Campers Paradise – When you are stressed and life is making you crazy, you can always go…camping! Where? Campers Paradise.
Campers Paradise features a beautiful and clean wooded campground for tents and RV’s along with clean, modern restrooms, playground, game room, hiking trails, horseshoes and shuffleboard. If you HAVE to check your e-mails, we also have WIFI.
We also offer a variety of cabin accommodations from primitive to luxury with private hot tubs. During summer, campers and cabin guests can enjoy our sparkling pool and participate in our themed weekend activities. Camping and cabins are open year ‘round, so you can experience either your winter campfire or snuggle in front of a crackling fireplace. You can also enjoy our Wild, Wild West Territory. Camp in our tipi, covered wagon or bunkhouse, bordering 1000’s of acres of state forest! And, if you don’t feel like cooking, there is the Pizza and Ice Cream shop, burgers and fries! So…forget all your troubles and forget all your cares and go…camping!
Campers Paradise special events 2010 include: June 4&5 – Annual Jeep Camp Weekend…open to the public; And for our registered guests: CSI, Carnival, Luau, Steelers and Wii weekends. For more detailed information, contact us at: www.campersparadise.net. Route 949, 3 miles north of Route 36 in Sigel. Call 814-752-2393.
Cherry Run Cabins are located just minutes from the heart of Cook Forest and are available for year ‘round rental. Each fully furnished, luxury cabin nestles on a private, secluded setting near the Clarion River. Each cabin has a large bath and a powder room. The kitchens are fully equipped with new appliances – electric range, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans, dishes and silverware.
Built with cathedral ceilings and spacious open floor plan, it is party-friendly and accented by doors to the deck, gorgeous knotty pine walls and hardwood floors. Just bring your personal items and towels – we furnish everything else! Your personal cabin will feature satellite TV, telephone and all bed linens. The large wrap-around deck offers a picnic table, benches, gas grill and lounge chairs. The view is priceless! The park-like grass will accommodate games and a campfire area. 814-752-6481; www.cookforest.com/cherryruncabins.
Clarion House Bed and Breakfast features authentic Victorian furnishings on a large wooded lot in the center of the university town of Clarion.
Located approximately 20 minutes away, this magnificent turn-of-the-century home is filled with exquisite hardwoods originating from Cook Forest.
Nine fireplaces, two sitting rooms and a formal living room add a personal touch. Bountiful breakfasts are served in the formal dining room which seats 12 guests. Individual fruit plates, in season, are presented with sweet breads, hot muffins and freshly brewed tea or coffee. See their website www.chouse.com . E-mail: clarionhousebb@comcast.net; call 814-226-4996; toll free 800-416-3297. Located at 77 South 7th Avenue, Clarion, just minutes off Exit 62 of I-80.
Cook Forest Motel and Cabin – Conveniently located just 2 ½ miles south of Cook Forest on Route 36, the Cook Forest Motel offers comfortable rooms with many conveniences at a reasonable price. The motel features six rooms with two double beds, a small refrigerator, microwave and a bathroom with shower. There is one room with one double bed, a full size refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee pot in a full kitchen and a full size tub with shower in the bathroom. The lower unit has a small lounge area, three double beds and three single beds, a fully equipped kitchen and two bathrooms with showers. The cabin has three bedrooms: two with a double bed and one with a bunk bed for children. A fully equipped kitchen and a wood burning fireplace make it feel like home away from home. It also has a private picnic table with fire ring out back. For information and reservations, call 814-752-2327. OPEN ALL YEAR.
Cook Forest Top Hill Cabins offer all the conveniences of home right in the natural surrounding of Cook Forest State Park! Featuring country kitchens, bathrooms with shower and bedroom linens supplied. Gas or wood burning fireplaces and auxiliary gas heat for your year ‘round comfort. Each cabin has its own porch and picnic with fire pit area and lawn furniture. Affordable rates and close to attractions. Open all year. Call 800-531-1545 or 814-927-6922. Visit our website at: www.tophillcabin.com or e-mail us at: cabins@starband.net.
Cook Riverside Cabins – are located in the Heart of Cook Forest on 15 beautifully landscaped acres. It is situated along the Clarion River. Each unique cabin is nicely furnished with fireplaces, gas heat, fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms, bedding and linens. Outside there are picnic tables, porch furniture, a fire ring with benches and covered firewood bin. There are two small playgrounds for the young guests. Pets are welcome.
Also on the property is Cooksburg Dry Goods for great gift ideas and snacks and the Cooksburg Café, featuring Hershey’s ice cream, drinks, fries, burgers and more. The Pale Whale Canoe Fleet furnishes guests with discounts on canoes, kayaks and tubes.
All this awaits you at Cook Riverside Cabins. Call 800-680-0160, or e-mail at: info@cookriverside.com. Check us out on the web at: www.cookriverside.com.
Evergreen Cabins – has new log cabins for 1-12 people and a vintage farmhouse for up to 13 people. Cabins include a kitchen with eating utensils and cookware, bath, fireplace, picnic/campfire area, linens and paper products. All you will need to bring is your own towels.
Feel free to bring your pets, they are welcome at an extra fee per night. Cabins are close to everything but away from it all. Weekly or weekend rentals available. We also have private fireside Jacuzzi cabins.
Visit our new unique mercantile which offers candles, collectibles, and so much more! You can even find groceries, candy, pop, ice cream, fudge, snacks and ice.
Located on Route 36, 2 miles south of the Cooksburg bridge. Call 814-752-2247 or visit our website www.evergreecabins.com. Open year ‘round.
Fair Winds in the Forest – invites you to come and enjoy the splendor of nature. Nestled in the heart of Northwestern Pennsylvania, Fair Winds is centrally located near Cook Forest State Park, Clear Creek State park, and the Allegheny National Forest – just 2 ½ miles from the Clarion River. Whether you are looking for adventure of just a place to sit back and relax, Fair Winds is the place for you!
Fair Winds has intimate cabins for two and a lodge for up to twenty-four campers! You will find what you are looking for at a price that will allow you to take advantage of all the area attractions. Check out all of their cabins at www.fairwindsintheforest.com to find what will suit your family or group’s needs.
Sit around the campfire, go for a hike, or canoe the Clarion River. Whatever your interests are, Fair Winds in the Forest will help you plan your forest getaway. Contact Fair Winds at 814-744-8726 or e-mail: reservations@fairwindsintheforest.com so they can begin helping you plan your vacation today!
Forest Ridge Campgrounds & Cabins – Forest Ridge offers 5 cabins, a camper and 38 acres of campsites. Come relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounding wildlife and streams of the vast Allegheny National Forest. This area has something to offer everyone: from enjoying the sights and sounds of nature to using the many miles of hiking, snowmobiling, geocaching, cross-country skiing and ATV trails.
But here at Forest Ridge, we feel our best feature is our star-filled sky! Most nights the sky is so dark and the stars so bright that you feel as if you can reach out and touch them. And the luminous band of the Milky Way arching across the sky makes you want you “count your lucky stars” for staying at Forest Ridge. Remember, “make a wish” every time you see a shooting star! www.forestridgecabins.com; 814-927-8340.
Gateway Lodge, Resort, Restaurant and Spa - Romantic, rustic lodge originally built in 1934. Twenty-three Jacuzzi fireside suites, ten intimate historic rooms and eight cottages. Also onsite are meeting facilities, a full service bar, fine dining and spa services. Restaurant offers five-course chef tasting upon request. Open all year. Come for a free tour of this historic landmark. Only ¼ mile from the Cooksburg Bridge. 800-843-6862 www.gatewaylodge.com
Hemlock Rest Cabins - where we take the work out of camping. Cabins for rent located in beautiful wooded area two miles southeast of Cook Forest State Park on PA state route 36. Follow route 36 just 14 miles north of I-80, exit 78 (Brookville Exit) or 9 miles south of Leeper, PA. All cabins have 2 bedrooms and are fully furnished.
We now offer primitive tent sites with a “port-a-john”.
For more information, contact Lisa or Jeff at 814-752-2976 or email us at: hc55@windstream.net.
Kalyumet Campground and Cabins – located just minutes from Cook Forest State Park and the Clarion River, offers a variety of amenities in a family atmosphere.
Campers can select between spacious shaded sites with full hook-ups or primitive tent sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Campers looking for a relaxing get away in deluxe accommodations can stay in our luxury log cabin. Featuring a scenic wooded view, 2 bedrooms, full bath and kitchen, this cabin is sure to please even the most particular camper. Another perfect alternative for the non-camper is to plan a stay in one of our motel-style rooms. No matter which style of accommodations you choose, our guests have complete access to all campground facilities and planned activities.
Everyone in the family will enjoy our super sized heated pool with spray mushroom. Other on-site amenities include our new 18-hole miniature golf course complete with a waterfall and fountain pond, convenience store, “10*” rated restrooms with hot showers, laundry, ice, firewood, propane (bottled or metered), playground and free WiFi. Our schedule of planned weekend activities is sure to please everyone in the family. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Saturday evening popcorn roast, wagon rides, fire truck rides, volleyball, horseshoes, basketball and more.
The enclosed pavilion with central fireplace is a great location for club outings, family reunions or company picnics. The recreation/banquet hall, with seating for 250, is the perfect setting for large group events such as banquets, receptions, reunions, small trade shows and business meetings.
For more information, call 814-744-9622 or visit us on-line at: www.kalyumet.com.
From Cooksburg, travel 3 miles north on Route 36, turn left at Miola Road and continue for 2 miles to 8630 Miola Road. From I-80 Exit 62, travel 11 ½ miles north taking Route 68E (Fifth Ave) to 8630 Miola Road.
Kellywood Cabins & Condo – Designed and furnished to keep your vacation both RUSTIC and COMFORTABLE with wall to wall carpeting, central gas heating, and knotty pine interiors. You will also be greeted with a hand-cut stone wood burning fireplace – perfect to relax with in the evening. Included is a sun porch with dining table, two bedrooms with a double bed in each, bathroom with shower, and a neat, fully-equipped kitchen with bar. Located on 2 ½ rustic, wooded acres, we provide a picnic table, fire circle, grill and a supply of firewood for your enjoyment.
Kellywood also offers a 1-bedroom condo with full kitchen and bar, bathroom with walk-in closet, and living room area with TV and DVD. It makes a great getaway for 2 any time of the year. In-floor heating assures a cozy atmosphere regardless of outside weather. You will also have use of an outdoor fire circle.
Kellywood accommodations are located just ½ mile from Route 36 just north of Cook Forest. For further information you can visit our website at: www.kellywoodcabins.com , e-mail us at: kellywood@csonline.net , or call us at: 814-744-8897.
MacBeth’s Cabins - have been a Cook Forest fixture for generations. For over 70 years, visitors have chosen from nearly 30 cabins located on or overlooking the Clarion River. Heat, full baths, full kitchens, and fireplaces are among the options available here.
A playground, laundry and game room, store, deli, gift shop, gasoline, and propane facilities are included on site. Dozens of attractions are minutes away! 814-744-8400 or 800-331-6319. Rt. 36, at the Cooksburg Bridge.Visit: www.macbethscabins.com
Serenity Hill - is the perfect Place to “Get Away from it All”. Be it Summer or Winter Vacations, Hunting or Fishing Trips, and Weekend Getaways. Bring your camera or your easel. There is Plenty to Do or there is Nothing to Do, Whatever your pleasure…It is here at “Serenity Hill Cabins”.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Forest, Morning dew-covered fields, Star-filled skies at night, and Whatever you let fall in between. “Come to the Cabin in the Woods”. Serenity Hill Cabins are fully furnished cabins situated on 13 beautiful wooded acres. Close to all activities without compromising your privacy. 814.752.2960. Located 1 mile South of Clarion River on Rt. 36.
Shiloh Resort and Mama Doe’s Restaurant – Lodge or Inn has 17 rooms with bath. Five with Jacuzzi, fireplace, and king beds. The other rooms have king or double beds with bath. Charge is one fee – no extras!
Also available are cabins, campgrounds and 3 shelters…one with separate bathroom and kitchen. Excellent for retreats, reunions, weddings, etc. Open all year ‘round.
Shiloh sets back about 1000 feet off of Route 36 South, and is open to the public.
Website: www.shilohresort.net ; phone: 814-752-2361 Mama’s food is delicious.
Tuck’d Inn Farm...beyond the crest of the hill, overlooking a pond, at the edge of Cook Forest State Park. This completely and thoughtfully restored 1860’s farmhouse, which honors its history with the use of the original planking and antique furniture, while providing contemporary amenities, is set amid 78 acres of fields and woods. A secluded, serene spot for a quiet time of relaxation in the hot tub, a romantic getaway weekend or a vacation filled with the many year-round recreational activities of northwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit our web site: www.tuckdinnfarm.com , e-mail us at: tuckdinnfarm@aol.com or call us at: 814-927-7877.
ATTRACTIONS
Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry – As the Oasis on I-80 and Gateway to Cook Forest, Clarion offers the charms of a small town with the amenities of a large city.
Tucked along the Clarion River, Clarion has many great shops and businesses, attractions, breathtaking scenery and a rich history. Just a few include: uDowntown walking tour with 40 places of historical interest. uQuaint Main Street lined with old-fashioned street lamps and unique shops. uAutumn Leaf Festival – an international award-winning, 9-day fall celebration with music, food, carnival, arts and crafts show and various entertainments. uCook Forest and Allegheny National Forest – two of the most beautiful state parks in the country, perfect for hiking, biking and river trails!
Visit the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry online at www.clarionpa.com or call 814-226-9161 to plan your next trip or to find out more about upcoming events.
Cook Forest Canoe Rentals offers four trips along the scenic Clarion River. A 4-mile trip takes 1 to 1 ½ hours to complete, while the 10-mile trip lasts 3 ½ hours and a 16-mile trip can be completed in 5-7 hours.
Two-day trips with overnight camping are popular and affordable. Prices are based on two per canoe. Life jackets and transportation to launch site are included. Enjoy an afternoon on the river. Group rates available. 814-744-8094.
Located on Route 36 at the Cooksburg bridge. Second location: Route 899 at the bridge in Clarington.
Double Diamond Deer Ranch - The deer park features about 20 white tail deer, with new fawns expected in June. There are white, piebald, albino and brown deer. There are covered walkways so you may view the deer in any kind of weather. Group tours and group rates are available. Low admission is good all day, so you can come back at scheduled feeding times. The gift shop features affordable handcrafts, wildlife oriented gifts and toys.
The Buck Barn is located just off the gift shop. It has over 100 wildlife taxidermy displays. “Everything from a mouse to a moose.”
We now have two glow-in-the-dark, 9-hole mini golf courses – one with a prehistoric theme, and one with a western theme. First game $4.00, each additional game $2.00
Bring your “dear family” to visit our “deer family”. Open daily May 1st to December 1st, 10 AM to dusk. 814-752-6334. Visit on line www.doublediamonddeerranch.com. Located 3 miles south of Cook Forest State Park.
The Farmers Inn features a unique petting zoo, a full-service restaurant, bake shop, two gift shops, driving range and 3 mini-golf courses all situated on a lovely farmland setting. Over 150 animals, domestic and exotic, exhibited at the zoo. Live deer, bear and more.
Youngsters enjoy mini-golf and excellent ice cream. Eat in or take-out. The restaurant features a salad bar, a weekend buffet, a full menu with generous servings and mouth-watering desserts. The restaurant has an opening to a country store and rocker-filled porch. Also visit the new ice cream parlor and bulk food store.
See their line of Pennsylvania Amish-made furniture and more! Check ad for seasonal hours. 814-752-2942. Two miles north of Sigel, off Route 36 on Route 949. www.thefarmersinn.com
Kalyumet Fore Fun – FUN is in store for the whole family when you plan a visit to Cook Forest’s newest family attraction – Kalyumet Fore Fun. Everyone in the family will enjoy playing a round or two of golf on our beautifully landscaped 18-hole miniature golf course featuring a waterfall and fountain pond. Afterwards, sit & relax while enjoying ice cream or a snack at our air conditioned indoor fun center. The kids will have a blast playing the redemption games and winning that special prize!
For more information, call 814-744-8768 or visit us on-line at www.kalyumetforefun.com. Kalyumet Fore Fun is conveniently located adjacent to Kalyumet Camping & Cabins.
The New Jefferson County History Center featured exhibits: When Johnny Came Marching Home: depicts the ends of 3 wars; the Civil War, WWII, and Vietnam Conflict. Uniforms, clothing, photos, documents, etc. show Jefferson Co. facing change from wartime to peacetime. And: Times of Sorrow and Hope: photos taken in Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1946 by America’s greatest photographers.
Also: Stuff and More Stuff: Prehistoric Lithic Technology, Brookville: The County Seat, and exhibits on logging and agriculture. A 15 minute sound and light show of The Bowdish Model Railroad run by The Bowdish Volunteers entitled “The People of Jefferson County Celebrate” may be viewed during hours, and on the first Friday of each month.
This center opened to the public March 26, 2004, the 200th anniversary of the establishment of Jefferson County. Housed in the Nathan Greene Edelblute Building (ca 1855 and 1875), they offer research facilities, small archive, ten exhibit areas, a Lumber Heritage Region Visitor Center, and the History Center Shop, with maps, books, and items by Jefferson Co. artists and crafters. They are located ½ block east of the Courthouse. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 12-5 pm, and Sun. 2-5pm. Jefferson Co. Historical Society members admitted free. Adult non-members $3 and $2 for children twelve and under.
The Pale Whale Canoe Fleet is the premier livery in Cook Forest furnishing guests with Grumman Canoes, Kayaks, and hundreds of single and double tubes. Located in the heart of Cook Forest on the beautiful, wild and scenic Clarion River. The Clarion River is very clean. As you float you may see numerous species of birds, fish and mammals. If you fish, there are many trout, smallmouth bass and other species.
The Pale Whale has plenty of convenient parking right on the property. There are clean, complete restrooms and a foot wash station. Four neat changing rooms round out the facilities.
Adjoining The Pale Whale Canoes is a Café with Hershey’s delicious premium ice cream, burgers, fries and snacks. Cooksburg Dry Goods on the property has snacks and gifts. www.cookriverside.com and info@cookriverside.com or 800-680-0160.
The Verna Leath Sawmill Theatre is a summer theatre located in Cook Forest State Park near the pool, with live performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from June 3rd through September 11th. (Some Wednesday performances also, see schedule for specific dates.) All productions are performed by local artisan groups such as: Clarion University, Brookville Community Theatre, Clarion Community Theatre, Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild, Knox Community Theatre, North Clarion Players and the McODEL Players. The scheduled performances this year include musicals, comedies, dramas, and more. For a complete theatre schedule, check The Artisan, visit our website at: www.sawmill.org or contact us by phone at: 814-927-5275. Reservations recommend.
RESTAURANTS
Cook Forest Country Inn – Come on in!! Located just a short drive from Cook Forest on Forest Road, Cook Forest Country Inn is a great place for Good Friends, Good Spirits and tons of Good Food!! All food is homemade and you get generous portions. Specials are featured every weekend.
We’re even open for lunch every day. If you are taking a class at the Sawmill Art Center, we’ll be glad to deliver your lunch order to you.
Make a reservation for dinner before you enjoy a performance at the Sawmill Theatre. After the show, take pleasure in a stay in one of our comfortable rooms that will allow you to enjoy all of the natural bueuty, activities, and events around the Cook Forest area as well as the hospitality of the friendly people at the Inn.
Summer hours: Monday – Saturday 11 AM to ? (kitchen closes at around 9 PM daily), Sunday we feature a Breakfast Buffet 9 AM – 12:30 PM, and are open until ? (with the kitchen closing around 9 PM).
Visit our website at: www.cookforestcountryinn.com or call 814-927-8925 for more information.
Cooksburg Café – If you love Cook Forest, the Clarioin, River, Ice Cream, Hamburgers and more great treats, you’ll love the Cooksburg Café. We are located in the Heart of Cook Forest on the banks of the Wild and Scenic Clarion River on River Road, ¼ mile from Route 36.
We have over 28 flavors of hand packed Hershey’s Premium Ice Cream in your choice of cake cone, sugar cone, waffle cone or dish. You may take home a pint or quart to enjoy later. There are Sundaes, super Riverside Banana Splits, and Milk Shakes. A special drink is the Swirl made with 100% frozen fruit juice. It cools you down and is good for you too.
Our sandwiches are not prepared in advance, but are custom made for you. There are over 19 different toppings for your burger or sandwich. The “Bud VanDale Burger” has been acclaimed as the best! “Smith’s all beef Hot Dogs”, fish, chicken, tuna, steak sandwiches or wraps are always fresh and sooo good.
Side orders make your sandwich just that much better. Our fresh hand cut French Fries or Curley Fries are a favorite. We have salads, onion rings, pizza logs, chicken tenders, Hummus with pretzel chips and more. You can relax at a table in our open-air court, under a canopy, a table in the trees, or along the banks of the Clarion River. Hershey’s Premium Ice Cream is never as good as it is at Cooksburg Café in the Heart of Cook Forest.
The Forest Nook – Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. All our meals are made from scratch using homemade recipes from generations in Western Pennsylvania. Our outdoor dining welcomes you to relax in the forest while we prepare a wonderful meal for your enjoyment. Going on a hike? Call ahead and we will prepare a picnic basket for you to take along. Have a special occasion? Reserve our deck for complete privacy and a special catered meal. Just want to sit by the campfire? Call for a take out. You will love our pizza with homemade, hand-tossed dough. Attending a show at the Sawmill Theatre? Please make a reservation. We would not want you to miss a moment of this special occasion.
We serve breakfast Saturday and Sunday starting at 8:00 am. Come visit and enjoy The Forest Nook, 3121 Forest Road, Vowinckel, PA 16260. Call 814-927-5440 for reservations/take out. Visit our website at: www.theforestnook.com
The Knotty Pines – You’ll find something to fit everyone’s taste at The Knotty Pines, 2299 Route 36 (South of Leeper/ 2 miles north of the bridge in Cook Forest State Park). Find your preference of style Inside, Outside or Down Under. Inside, you will find a bar and restaurant (smoking PERMITTED) with a menu that offers a wide variety of choices and specials as well as a weekend buffet (Saturday & Sunday 4 PM to 8:30 PM). Outside (Open Memorial Day to Labor Day) you can check out the open air restaurant and Tiki bar. Sit outside and enjoy the beauty of nature all around. Down Under , you will want check out The Down Under Bar and Game Room. In addition to great food and legal beverages, you’ll find video games, pool tables, music, and more. Throughout the complex, there are 6 big screen TV;s, 3 bars, game room, great food, friends and more.
For your convenience, there is an ATM inside. AND, The Knotty Pines is one of the few places around the area where most cell phones actually get a signal. For information or reservations, call 814-744-8780. BRING IN OUR AD FROM THIS PUBLICATION TO GET YOUR FIRST DRINK ON US!
MaMa Doe’s Restaurant – Located at Shiloh Resort on Route 36 S. – 1000 off the main road – very secluded, very romantic or fun, very serene. MaMa Doe has great food. Menu or buffet on weekends. Open every day in season (May to November). Not open in winter except for retreats or weddings.
Kids 4 and under eat free buffet. Try MaMa Doe’s famous roast beef, and also her homemade pie!
People say they “can’t be explained…must be experienced”. 814-752-2361.
Michelle’s Café is Clarion’s very own “Central Perk”. A unique coffee shop and café located on Main Street, Clarion. Open 7 am weekdays and 8 am Saturdays. We offer bagels, scones, sandwiches, soups, salads, gourmet coffee beans, and teas. Michelle’s Café also offers the Italian experience with our “Gelato” from Mulberry Street Creamery.
So if you’re scouring the hills of Clarion in search of some culture or simply a neat place to hang-out, stop into Michelle’s Café for some art, great food, free wireless and - of course – coffee. Located downtown Clarion, 611 Main Street. Web site: www.michellescafe.com. Call for hours 814-227-2688.
The Sawmill Restaurant is open daily year-‘round from 7 am until midnight. Excellent soft-serve ice cream, confectioneries and homemade desserts add the finishing touch to a full menu covering breakfast, dinners, and sandwiches like the famous “Sawdustburger”.
Take out or dine in the expanded dining room. Lottery tickets. Sunday papers. Cold beer to go. 814-744-8578. Intersection of Routes 66 and 36 in Leeper, PA.
Sportsman’s Paradise – Come see what’s happening at the COMPLETELY REMODELED Sportsman’s Paradise. You’ll find a NEW menu, big screen TVs, pool tables, dart boards and MORE! You won’t believe all of the changes until you’ve seen them for yourself!
Sportsman’s Paradise is located on Route 66 in Crown, PA. From Cook Forest, follow Route 36 North to Route 66 in Leeper. Turn right onto Route 66 North. Travel a few short miles to Crown. Sportsman’s Paradise will be on your right. Lots of convenient parking. For more information, call 814-744-8722. Check us out at www.cookforest.com
Trails End Restaurant: Good Friends…Good Food…Good Times…Trails End offers a friendly atmosphere with fine dining done casually. Whether you are in the mood for crab legs and prime rib or chicken wings and burgers, Trails End has what you are craving. Our extensive menu features appetizers and snacks, soups and salads, sandwich platters and baskets, as well as land, sea and pasta choices and daily desserts. In addition to our dining room, you can enjoy outdoor seating on our “Partners Patio” (weather permitting). Trails End also has a full bar with domestic and imported beer, wines, and all legal cocktails.
Enjoy “Jeep Night” the last Sunday of each month in the summer-with live outdoor entertainment. Come have fun with our Karaoke Night held twice a month – call for days.
Summer hours open noon daily – call for winter hours.
Looking for great food with a side helping of fun?? Make Trails End your destination – not just a stop along the way. 814-927-8400. http://cookforest.com/trailsend
Vince’s Tavern – Good Food – Lousy Parking!!! Located on Route 66, ½ mile south of the intersection of Rts. 36 and 66 in Leeper, PA. Our Made-To-Order Menu features soups, salads, munchies, sandwiches, pizza, steaks, seafood, pasta and kid’s menu.
Our specials for dinner are: Pasta – Tuesday ** Big Ass Steaks/Biker Night – Wednesday ** Wings – Thursday ** Seafood – Friday ** Steaks – Saturday. Only 5 miles from the heart of Cook Forest. Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 11 AM to midnight. Sorry, no breakfast menu. Visit us at www.vincestavern.com. Phone 814-744-9960.
Reservations recommended on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Vowinckel Hotel Restaurant and Lounge - Established in 1901, the Vowinckel Hotel still retains much of its “old-time charm”. Located on Route 66 at the intersection of Cook Forest Road, the Vowinckel Hotel offers you a step back to yesteryear.
The Vowinckel Hotel specializes in Italian/American cuisine, with daily specials. Their feature items include homemade pizza and rolls as well as the best wings around. You can choose to “eat-in” and relax in charming atmosphere, or order from their “take-out” menu. Either way, you will enjoy delicious food at reasonable prices.
Open Monday through Friday: 11 AM ‘til close; Saturday and Sunday: Noon ‘til close. 814-927-6610. Check us out on the web at: www.cookforest.com.
STORES & SPECIALTIES
Accidental Artists – Whether you’re looking for unique home accents or imported jewelry, a visit to Clarion is not complete without stopping by the Accidental Artists at 509 Main Street. Now in her 6th year of business, owner Denice Grubb combines an exquisite touch of class with reasonable prices and personal service.
The newly restored 100-year-old building is pleasing to all the senses and the perfect home for her custom floral arrangements, home décor and sterling jewelry, as well as her popular scarf tubes and imported scarves.
Denice specializes in interior design and custom silk floral arrangements. She can remake your home, business or even your wardrobe into a beautiful showcase with unique accent pieces, floral arrangements and home accessories. Free in-home consultations are offered to accommodate any décor and price range.
Denice’s custom wreath was recently displayed at Arlington National Cemetery on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in 2008 & 2009.
If you’re looking for the perfect gift or just wanting to spoil yourself, stop by the Accidental Artists and decorate your life with style! 814-297-7125 www.ScarfTubeDiva.com FREE SHIPPING!
At The Bath Tub you can find something for everyone. It began in 1999 as a little cosmetic and bath shop which expanded to include sleepwear and loungewear.
Later, The Kitchen Sink was added, including a wide variety of products from balsamic vinegar to crumb catchers and food from far off places, all hand selected and tested to measure up to high quality standards. Food tastings happen at random so be sure to call and see when the next one will be.
When Andrea’s cousin, Althea Cherico Shinn, owner of “The Children’s Shop” for 53 years, was killed in an accident, her childhood nickname became the name of the children’s department, Petey Dink’s. Andrea’s goal is to continue to provide the same quality, price and service that Althea and her daughters did for so many years.
So whether it’s bath & body products, food, home décor, tabletop or children’s toys, books, clothing and shoes you’re looking for, stop by The Bath Tub at 604 Main Street, Clarion…just look for the bubbles. 814-226-7080.
Briar Hill Rustic Furniture & Gift Shoppe on Route 36, 4 miles north of Cooksburg bridge. We manufacture custom cedar log furniture and deck railing. Stop by to see our displays and visit our Rustic Gift Shoppe. Authentic Briar Hill Rustic Furniture will last you a lifetime. Visit our website at: www.briarhillfurniture.com or call us toll free at: 866-744-9913.
Campers Paradise Gift Shop and Outpost has everything for your outdoor needs. Fishing licenses, live bait and tackle. Camping equipment and RV supplies. Our gifts and souvenirs feature a unique selection of rustic cabin accessories for every room in the house.
The Outpost also has groceries, ice, firewood and propane by weight and metered for your motor home. 3 miles North of Sigel on Route 949. 814-752-2393.
Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry – As the oasis on I-80 and gateway to Cook Forest, Clarion offers the charms of a small town with the amenities of a large city.
Tucked along the Clarion River, Clarion has many great shops and businesses, attractions, breathtaking scenery and a rich history. Just a few include: *Downtown walking tour with 40 places of historical interest. *Quaint Main Street lined with old-fashioned street lamps and unique shops. *Autumn Leaf Festival-an international award-winning 9-day fall celebration with music, food, carnival, arts and crafts show and various entertainments. *Cook Forest and Allegheny National Forest – two of the most beautiful state parks in the country – perfect for hiking, biking and river trails! Visit the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry online at www.clarionpa.com or call 814-226-9161 to plan your next trip or to find out more about upcoming events.
Clarion Mall – The Clarion Mall offers shopping, dining and entertainment in one convenient location. Situated at the Route 68 exit of Interstate 80, the mall is a short driving distance from Clear Creek, Cook Forest, Brookville, Marienville and surrounding areas. The Clarion Mall is not only the most convenient place to “shop” in Clarion, PA, it is a destination for those just looking for something to do. Surrounded by restaurants and housing the popular Destinta Theatre, the Clarion Mall has become a “place to go” for many. For more information, visit our website at: www.clarionmall.com, call us at: 814-226-4432 or write us at: 22631 Route 68, clarion, PA 16214. SPECIAL MOVIE HOTLINE: 814-227-2115.
Clarion Antique Mall Surprising real treasures at the Clarion Antique Mall, located on Route 66 just 3 ½ miles north of Interstate 80 exit 60 at the junction of Routes 66-North and 322. (Just a short drive south of Cook Forest State Park.) We have everything from Civil War era to Elvis collectables. Open daily 10 am – 5 pm, except major holidays. We also buy antiques…one piece or entire estates. Call Ron & Carol Harris at 814-226-4420 or 814-223-4420.
The Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts Craft Market offers a unique array of handcrafted items created by our many talented crafters. Unleash your senses to see, feel and smell the wonderful qualities of the one-of-a-kind “Cherry Collection” featuring fine handcrafted work by local artisans who specialize in working with the wood of black cherry trees grown in western Pennsylvania…”The Cherry Capital of the World”. You will also find other delicately hand carved wood items, quilts, afghans, jewelry, homemade soaps and lotions, herbal remedies, and a whole lot more. There’s something for everyone.
Visit us at the old-time Cook Forest Sawmill building - renovated in 2008 - located in Cook Forest State Park between the pool and the Sawmill Theatre. Open daily 10 am to 5 pm. You can find us on the web at: www.sawmill.org or reach us at: 814-927-6655.
Cooksburg Dry Goods – A quaint log cabin gift shop located in the heart of Cook Forest on the banks of the designated wild and scenic Clarion River. Step inside to find a unique array of Carson Wind Chimes, nature books, beautiful tapestries, pillows, and table runners, wildlife figurines, pictures frames and toys.
A specialty to Cook Forest is “Picnic Time”, a wonderful line of back pack coolers and cozies for the ultimate hiking experience. We also feature Christmas ornaments and décor, all in a forest theme. Also is our extensive line of plush animals. We have all the wild animals of Cook Forest in plush. Take home a forest keepsake.
Snacks and uncommon cold beverages here for your pleasure. Located ¼ mile from the river bridge on River Road. 800-860-0160.
The Country Store is an authentic old-time mercantile carrying a large selection of teas, spices, barrel candies, jellies, fudge, licorice whips and penny candies in addition to Pennsylvania Dutch foods, stone-ground flour and leather moccasins.
Fine giftwares include Fenton glass, jewelry, candles, soaps, enamelware, T-shirts, handmade brooms and stuffed animals.
Enjoy a hand-dipped ice cream cone or barrel pickle and play a game of checkers by the functional pot-bellied stove! 814-744-8530. Rt. 66 near the Leeper intersection.
Countryside Crafts & Countryside Quilts – In October of 1986, the 1895 two-story Victorian general store building was relocated from its original location to Canoe Ripple Road, just ¼ mile off I-80, exit 53, Knox. This is when our adventure began.
March of 1987 saw the opening of Countryside Crafts and Countryside Quilts, offering the area a very unique country shopping experience. It has been a great adventure of meeting many people, making lots of new friends and staying on top of what is new and exciting in today’s market.
Countryside Crafts offers rooms of home décor, gifts and ideas to make every home warm and comfortable in the country and primitive styles. One room is ready for Christmas all year ‘round. Our women’s boutique area is growing with purses, jewelry, scarves, jackets and more.
Countryside Quilts offers thousands of bolts of high quality, 100% cotton fabric, along with patterns, books and notions to delight the quilter. Classes are available for the beginner to the more achieved quilter.
We pride ourselves in having the latest merchandise being offered. We invite you to take time to come and browse leisurely through our store. We are sure you will find it a pleasing experience. We are open Monday through Saturday waiting to meet you and your friends. 814-797-2434
Curtis Construction – Established in 1980 by Curtis F. Ochs, Curtis Construction is an experienced, well-established business offering a wide range of services. Regardless of the size of the project, each job is done with care. References are available upon request and Curtis Construction is fully insured. Call for a free estimate on anything from repairs to remodeling to new constructions. 814-744-8842
ALSO: Reduce the hassle of maintenance on your camp. Have your camp winterized and/or opened in the spring. In addition, Curtis will make regular checks of your camper/camp/cabin throughout the “off season” to check for any problems or damage from winter storms, etc. Find the peace of mind you want in knowing that there’s someone keeping a watchful eye on your property. Call either of the numbers above for more information.
DMS Printing and Mailing on Rt. 322, near exit 70 of Interstate 80. A full service printing company aw well as a direct mailing facility, DMS Printing and Mailing can handle al your printing needs from business cards, letterheads, booklets, to that full-color gloss brochure.
The DMS direct mailing facility offers a business the opportunity to do direct mail as advertising, or just to send out a message.
By providing printing and mailing of a product, they can offer the lowest possible postage and printing costs available. Call 814.379.3901 or e-mail us at dmsprinting@starband.net
Evergreen Mercantile and Cabins – Come in and browse our country mercantile where you’ll find scented candles featuring McCalls country canning candles, T-shirts, forest items, and so much more. You’ll also find groceries, snacks, charcoal, pop, ice and camping items. Have a milkshake, some hand dipped ice cream or delicious fudge. Enjoy a cappuccino or an old-fashioned root beer and sit a spell on the front porch rockers. Come and stay in our new log cabins. Located 2 miles south of the Cooksburg bridge on Route 36. Open 7 days a week, all year. 800-561-6463.
F.L. Crooks & Company – Crooks Clothing Company – was founded in 1905 at the same location it is today - on Main Street in historic downtown Clarion - and has grown to encompass more than 10,000 square feet of moderate, updated and designer clothing and shoes. Crooks Clothing Company is the area’s largest and finest independent clothing store. We are a specialty store and not a department store or an outlet. Unlike outlet stores, we sell no clearance merchandise. We have accounts with all of our vendors and feature only the newest fashions from today’s top designers. Unlike department stores, we don’t carry everything or overwhelm you with too much merchandise. Our buyers scour the markets of New York and the M.A.G.I.C. trade show in Las Vegas to bring you what we feel is the best of the best. Because of our small size, we have the ability to really help our customers. We have a great staff and are sure that you will enjoy the experience. And, yes, with a name like Crooks, it is safe to shop with us. We like to call ourselves the “honest” Crooks.
First United National Bank – First United National Bank is a financially sound, full-service bank. We are an independent, hometown bank locally owned and operated with strong community ties. Stop in at one of our offices in Fryburg, New Bethlehem, Oil City, Franklin, Clarion or Cranberry and allow us to make you one of our satisfied customers. ATM’s are located at each of our locations, as well as in Tionesta.
First United National Bank is proud to offer a full range of products, personal and business. We have checking, savings, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and a full range of loan products. Contact us at 814-354-7311 or funb@venustel.com. Also, check out our website at www.fun-bank.com.
Fryburg Old Treasures Depot – is located in Fryburg, PA on Route 208 between Oil City and Clarion – just minutes off I-80 exit 60. Fryburg’s heritage dates back to the mid-1800’s and is named after its sister city Fryburg, Germany. Our store covers 11,000 sq. ft. of display area with over 60 vendors. There is a large and ever-changing inventory, including antiques, primitives, collectibles, glassware, jewelry, furniture, crafts and books. Open year ‘round. Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome! 814-354-2288 e-mail: greg@fallersfurniture.com.
Fulmer House Books and Collectibles - Looking for something spiffy? Then stop by Fulmer House Books & Collectibles and see what we have to offer. From postcards to bottles, used books to local authors, teapots to linens - the list goes on. Just one block off Main Street Clarion, we are easy to get to and have three floors to explore. There is a great selection of used books for a rainy day. Don't forget the Bargain Basement, an adventure in itself, with hidden treasures and childhood memories. Check out our website at www.fulmerhousebooks.com. 814-226-5969
Gingerbread Tour - Start your holiday shopping early on our annual Gingerbread Tour, held the first full weekend in November – 11/6 & 11/7/2010. Follow the gingerbread men from one end of Cook Forest to the other – visiting ten delightful shops: Briar Hill Rustic Furniture, Christmas Florals by Betty Young & Carol Hall, Cooksburg Dry Goods & Cooksburg Café, The Pickle Barrell, Gallery in the Forest, MacBeth’s Discoveries, Merry Men of the Mountain, The Gathering Basket, Quiet Creek Herb Farm and Heirloom Quilting and Antiques. Refreshments will be available at most locations. Lunch available at Quiet Creek Herb Farm on Saturday and Cooksburg Café on Sunday. For more information, call: 814-752-2455.
Heirloom Quilting and Antiques, located at 1225 Route 36 North in Brookville (1.5 miles north of I-80 on the left). We have quilting supplies, classes, antiques and more. There is so much new fabric (almost 8,000 bolts), you must come in and see for yourself.
We have classes in quilting, embroidery, and others with experience levels from beginner to advanced. E-mail us to sign up for our newsletter. You’ll be notified of upcoming classes, sales and events. See our website for downloadable class sign-up form.
We have antique pieces from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s with beautiful and unique features. You’ll have to see them to appreciate them. For further information, see our website at: www.heirloomquilting.com or call us at: 814-849-8739.
Leeper Market is the largest food market in Northern Clarion County with a full line of groceries – produce, fresh meats, deli and rotisserie meats, specializing in gourmet steaks and roasts cut to order. Featuring Don’s Early American Sausage and smoked bacon and hams.
Leeper Market also carries lottery tickets, camp supplies, ice and bait. UPS Pick-Up Service. Open Monday – Saturday 9-8 and Sunday 9-5. Adjacent to the Market is a large outdoor flea market which is open every Saturday and Sunday beginning in May through October, weather permitting. 814-744-8811.
6 miles North of Cook Forest on Rt. 36. Intersection of Rts. 36 and 66 in Leeper.
Once Again Consignment - Looking for a great buy? Looking for hidden treasures? Come visit Once Again Consignment. You never know just what you will find. Our inventory changes frequently, so you’ll want to stop by often to see what’s new.
Do you have hidden treasures or are you cleaning out your closets? Bring it in and we’ll help you sell it. You never know…your “trash” may be someone else’s “treasure”.
From Cook Forest, take Route 36 North to Leeper. Turn left onto Route 66 South. Follow to traffic light. Turn left onto Route 322 East. Once Again Consignment is located on Clarion River Hill beside Wolf’s Auto. Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday – Friday 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday 10 am – 4 pm. For more information, contact us at: 814-226-7565.
Once Upon A Christmas – An invitation is being extended to the 21st annual holiday open house in Knox, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. This quiet country community will be transformed into a holiday showcase of gifts, foods and hospitality when it presents “Once Upon A Christmas”, November 19, 20 and 21, 2010.
What has become a tradition for many, “Once Upon A Christmas” takes shoppers on a route through Knox and the surrounding countryside as they look for the perfect holiday gift and heighten their holiday spirit. Large cheerful snowmen will welcome you to the businesses, homes and non-profit organizations.
Everyone from the Knox community hopes you can come and join in our version of a holiday open house. For all the information, go to www.onceuponachristmas.info or call 814-797-2434. This project is aided through the PA Partners in the Arts, a local program of PA Council on the Arts; PPA is brought to you by the Venango Center for Creative Development; also the Clarion County Hotel Tax Program, PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau and the Clarion County Commissioners. See you November 19, 20, and 21, 2010. Look for the snowmen.
Parker’s Indian Trading Post is home to the area’s largest selection of authentic Native American merchandise as well as a variety of American-made items. Shoppers find toys, blankets and pottery in addition to T-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry (gold, silver and turquoise) and moccasins.
Pan for gems, semi-precious stones, fossils and arrowheads at authentic prospector flumes. Candy, fudge and souvenirs also available. 814.752.2882 or www.parkersindiantradingpost.com/
Look for Yogi Bear, 1 mile south of Cooksburg Bridge.
Pickle Barrel – Something old, something new, The Pickle Barrel has something just for you! Enjoy a stroll around the shop taking in all of the gifts, crafts and antiques …from primitives to candles and chocolates to fudge, curtains to linens, even handmade rugs – you’ll find all of this and more…even pickles!
Located 1 ½ miles south of the Cooksburg bridge on Route 36, the Pickle Barrel is open daily May through the 1st weekend of November, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We’re easy to find, just look for the pickle barrel on our sign. 814-752-2455
Sage Meadow Natural Food Store – We’ve had a makeover inside and out! We’ve moved to a new location: 507 Main Street, Clarion, PA. We’ve redesigned our look! Everything is ready to go! Come browse our aisles and you will find all natural/organic foods, supplements and more. Our aisles are full of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads, bulk flour and rice. Our dairy and frozen sections are stocked with all natural and organic goodness as well.
Have special dietary needs? Visit Sage Meadow. We have wheat glutton-free and dairy-free products as well as diabetic-friendly foods and supplements. Natural herb and vitamin supplements are available for many complaints, ailments and disorders. We’ll be glad to help you find what is best for you.
Our hours are: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday – 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Closed Sunday. For more information, please call 814-226-5203. You can also fax an order or request to: 814-226-5973.
The Simple Things of Cook Forest – When you step into “The Simple Things, Affordable Country Décor and More”, you step back in time. You actually feel as though you are going back to your childhood…what’s really extraordinary is that it doesn’t matter what your age is. “The Simple Things”, brings back the memories that you and your family love to remember. When you step into our country store, you will be greeted by our dog, Mollie…Mollie can’t wait to meet you at the door, and she is so excited for you to see the unique gifts, handcrafted quilts, and “The Candle Company”, with their many scents will actually melt you to a feeling of relaxation.
You and your family can come in and browse seven days a week at the Clarion Mall, and from May until November, The Simple Things has their Cook Forest store open…filled with unique gifts, too. Both locations feature beautiful, hart to find antiques. One of the most unique and exciting things that The Simple Things has to offer is always…remember those good old always…Well, not its back at both locations. We invite you to step back in time...Step back to “The Simple Things, Affordable Country Décor and More”, in the Clarion mall, and at our Cook Forest location…just past The Sawmill Arts Center…and remember to greet Mollie…And throw her a ball each time you visit us…Can’t wait to see you.
Slagle’s Homebrew Shop, LLC is now in its fifth year of business at the corner of 3rd and Main Streets in Clarion. If you are already a wine or beer maker, you will be able to find the supplies to make your next delicious batch. If you have thought about getting started, stop in and talk with owner Terry Slagle. Learn how inexpensive and easy it is to ferment your own high quality wine and beer.
Slagle’s is the area retailer for the Winexpert products. These are award-winning wines that are easily made by anyone. With over 100 different variatal kits available, there is a wine for every taste. Vintner Harvest fruit wine products are in stock for those who prefer the taste of a homemade berry wine.
With the new popularity of micro-brewed beer, home brewing is gaining interest with beer lovers. Kits and ingredients are on the shelf to duplicate your favorite style. Choose from stouts, porters, pale ales and many more. With a low-cost beer making equipment kit and a little individualized instruction, you can be brewing great tasting beers in no time.
Need a good smoke to compliment your homemade beverage? Check out the selection of premium hand rolled cigars, pipes and tobacco.
Store hours are Tuesday and Thursday 12 – 5, Wednesday and Friday 2 – 7, and Saturday 11-3. Closed Sunday and Monday. 814-227-2404
Uppers & Downers-Located in the heart of Clarion, you will find this one-of-a-kind boutique. Whether you are looking for a special outfit, a hand-knit sweater, or the ideal accessory to add the perfect touch to any ensemble, you will find what you are looking for at Uppers & Downers. You won’t find the items in our selection in a department store. Our inventory features the out-of-the ordinary, the unique, and those extra-special touches that create for you a wardrobe like no other.
Uppers & Downers also carries a wide-range of selections from the Vera Bradley lines. From lunch bags to totes, from coin purses and checkbook covers to the ultimate handbag, from file folders to laptop carriers, and so much more…you will find a variety of selections, colors and styles. If you are not familiar with the Vera Bradley name, you’ll just have to stop in and see for yourself how pretty and practical all of Vera Bradley’s merchandise is.
Uppers & Downers is located at 616 Main Street in Clarion…LOOK FOR THE PURPLE STORE FRONT across from Northwest Savings Bank. Regular store hours or other times by appointment. 814-226-4780
Wild West Tack and Photo - located west of Clarion, PA, on Rt. 322 River Hill, look for the big sorrel horse on the roof. We have everything and anything for you and your horse. The largest tack shop in the area, we specialize in Trail and Western riding, with a unique variety of “horsey” gifts. We carry Montana Silversmiths jewelry, hats, belts, boots, home décor and much more for the horse enthusiast. With a large variety of books and equine supplies you can find everything you need for training and riding your horse.
Phone: (814) 223-3484; E-mail: wildwesttack@verizon.net; Website: wildwesttackshop.com
The Woodcrafters – We are primitive, unique, and quaintly nestled in a rustic woodland setting. For over 20 years we have specialized in our own handmade country crafts of top quality. We’re housed in a small hand built timber frame country store. You will find rustic log benches and twig stands, beautiful and useful hand-woven rugs, candles, nature crafts from the surrounding woodland, old country stuff, small antiques, bird houses and feeders.
Traveling from Cook Forest or Clear Creek State Parks, we are a scenic 5-mile drive south of Sigel at 3675 on Route 949. Or from I-80, exit 73 (Corsica) we are 3 miles north on Route 949.
Stop in and relax in the quiet friendly atmosphere and enjoy our country crafts. See you soon! Open from mid-May thru October, 10 am to 7 pm daily. Closed Sunday. 814-379-3394.
For additional information on facilities within Cook Forest
State Park, contact the park office at 814-744-8407 or write
PO Box 120, Cooksburg, PA 16217 or e-mail cookforestsp@state.pa.us
