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Forest County-Gateway to the Allegheny National Forest
As its name suggests, thick woods cover the beautiful, wild, and rugged landscape of Forest County. Nearly half of the county’s acreage lies within the vast Allegheny National Forest (ANF), and with so much unspoiled nature, the area offers exceptional outdoor...
500+ ACRES ADDED TO Allegheny National Forest
In June, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced the transfer of 532 acres of forestland along the Clarion River near Ridgway in Elk County to the U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service to become a new addition to the Allegheny National Forest....
Forest County-Gateway to the Allegheny National Forest
As its name suggests, thick woods cover the beautiful, wild, and rugged landscape of Forest County. Nearly half of the county’s acreage lies within the dense Allegheny National Forest (ANF), and with so much unspoiled nature, the area offers exceptional fishing and...
A Gift in Memory of Forest Landowners to Support Water Quality in the Allegheny National Forest
Conservancy appreciative of generous donation in memory of the Stickles
Allegheny National Forest Camping
Along with the rich variety of outdoor adventures, many camping opportunities are available with equestrian, RV, and backpacking campsites. Camping reservations (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov.
Allegheny National Forest
Allegheny National Forest Discover The Allegheny National Forest The Allegheny National Forest (ANF) is Pennsylvania’s only National Forest. Visitors can enjoy hundreds of miles of trails designated for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing,...
Allegheny National Forest Stream Reclamation Project
by Adam McCully For most outdoor enthusiasts, the jarring sound of a chainsaw tearing through a tree is seldom the harbinger of good news. Typically, chainsaws mean deforestation and the loss of habitat, or pollution and unnatural development. Of course the worst case...
Fall Driving Tours: Allegheny National Forest Drive
Fall Driving Tours Autumn in the PA Great Outdoors region is a special time of the year. The air is cool and crisp and our forests are dancing with bright orange, yellow and red leaves blowing in the breeze. If you go on a leaf drive, Mother Nature’s crazy quilt of...
COOK FOREST…MEMORIES MADE HERE
By John Straitiff Cook Forest State Park holds special memories for so many people. For me, as a young child, “The Forest” was a fun and magical place. My mother would often take me and my brother to the swimming pool by what is now the Sawmill Center for Arts. On...
Allegheny Hike Bike Ski Association
This all-volunteer organization was founded in 2016 to create and maintain hike, bike, and ski trails in the southeastern portion of the Allegheny National Forest.
Allegheny 100 Challenge
The Allegheny 100 Challenge (A-100) is an unsupported endurance hiking challenge with no timekeepers, no aid stations, and no finish line other than the one hikers set for themselves. The 2023 A-100 Challenge will take place June 9-11 and will run from south to north....
Allegheny Forest Alliance
A coalition of communities, businesses, and individuals advocating for forest health and community stability through sustainable, multiple-use management of the Allegheny National Forest.
Fall Tour De Forest ATV Ride
The Tour-De-Forest is a an ATV leisure ride through the scenic Allegheny National Forest on designated forest roads and trails that are not usually open to ATV traffic. This event is put together for ATV enthusiast to have the opportunity to ride and experience...
Tour De Forest Spring Ride
Tour For A Cure – An ATV leisure ride through the scenic Allegheny National Forest on designated forest roads and trails that are not usually open to ATV traffic. The Tour-De-Forest has a very low difficulty level and is good for riders of all ages and...
List Of Greats! Forest County
There are lots of great things to discover in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region. We continue our series of great things to see and do in each of the 5 counties that make up Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region and Cook Forest State Park. Here is a list of...
Cook Forest Gravel Grinder
“The Allegheny National Forest is thrilled to work with Epic Races to showcase the natural beauty of the Allegheny, Kinzua, and Clarion Wild and Scenic River corridor portions of the PA Wilds. Mountain biking and related events continue to grow in popularity and...
Allegheny River Water Trail
More than 315 miles in length, the Allegheny River originates in scenic north-central Pennsylvania, making a brief foray into New York state before returning to form the northern and western border of much of the Allegheny National Forest as it zigzags southward. The...
10 THINGS FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS TO COOK FOREST
The stunning natural beauty of Cook Forest State Park makes it the perfect place for a fun getaway any time of year. Here is a list of 10 THINGS TO DO AND SEE FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS TO COOK FOREST. 1. HIKE THE FOREST CATHEDRAL: Exploring the towering giant white...
COOK FOREST FOR COUPLES
The natural beauty of Cook Forest State Park makes it the perfect place for a romantic getaway any time of year. Here is a list of 10 THINGS FOR COUPLES ENJOY IN COOK FOREST. 1. Climb the Fire Tower: It is one of the most iconic landmarks in “The Forest”. The...
U.S. Forest Service Expands Every Kid Outdoors Program
The USDA Forest Service announced it will expand its Every Kid Outdoors Program to offer fourth and fifth-grade students and their family members fee-free access to more than 2,000 sites on national forests and grasslands for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school...
State Forest Hiking Trails
There are 18 State Forest Hiking Trails in Pennsylvania covering a variety of terrain with nearly 800 miles to explore. Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is home to 3 State Forest Hiking Trails, Baker Trail, Bucktail Path, and Quehanna Trail. Baker Trail-Part of...
FALL DRIVING TOUR-FANTASTIC FORESTS
With autumn right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about taking a drive to enjoy the bright red, yellow, gold, and orange colors that adorn the mountains and valleys of Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region. We have hundreds of miles of country roads and...
Dutch Hill Forest
If you want to really get off the beaten path and explore nature, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Dutch Hill Forest might the perfect place for you. This lush secluded land is open to the public and supports diverse forest communities and varying terrain within...
10 Free Things to do in Cook Forest
Story about things you can do at no charge in the Cook Forest area.
List of Greats for Forest County
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has a lot of great things to do. Here is a list of great things to do in Forest County. A Great Place for Outdoor Recreation on Land – Allegheny National Forest – Hundreds of miles of trails designated for hiking,...
Lily of the Valley National Historic District
Historical story about Ridgway, PA and how it was once the richest town per capita in the state of Pennsylvania.
Get Out This Summer on the Allegheny River Water Trail
The mighty Allegheny River provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities for paddlers, anglers, power boaters, wildlife watchers, campers, and more.
Allegheny River Water Trail
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has endless paddling adventures with four water trails offering hundreds of miles to explore.
Come Ride! in the Tour-de-Forest
For two special weekends in May and October, Allegheny National Forest officials open up 90 miles of trails and roads usually closed to ATV traffic for the Tour-de-Forest, a popular ATV leisure ride that regularly draws 1,000 riders or more.
Getting Away to the Parks and Forests of the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors
Written by Danielle Taylor | Header photo by Mountain Main Photography No matter what kind of accommodation you seek, there’s something that will fit what you’re looking for in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors. A trip here, whether it’s a romantic weekend getaway, a...
Forest Lodge and Campground
Located in the Allegheny National Forest. Rustic rooms, some pet friendly. Cabin, primitive and electric campsites. Direct access to ATV/Snowmobile trails. Hiking, biking, and geocaching.
Forest County
Forest County Discover Forest CountyIf you need to get away from the crowd, head to the beautiful woodland paradise known as Forest County. The Allegheny National Forest has hundreds of miles of ATV, snowmobile, hiking, and horseback riding trails and is also one of...
Fall Driving Tour – Fantastic Forests
There are so many roads through stunningly beautiful country in the PA Great Outdoors region to drive and explore, the hardest part is deciding which routes you should take. This fourth and final highlighted route will take you on a tour through some of the most...
10 Ways to have August Fun in Forest County
Here is a list of 10 family fun things to do in Forest County during August. Spend a weekend ATV riding in the Allegheny National Forest (Event Info) Shop for locally made crafts at the Tionesta Market Village (Event Info) Have Friday night fun in Cook Forest during...Forest County
If you need to get away from the crowd, head for Forest County. This is beautiful, wild, and rugged country. The largest tract of the 519,000-acre Allegheny National Forest extends across the county from Tionesta to Marienville. The county is also known for...
Allegheny River Water Trail
(Tubing in East Brady Photo by Angela Burtner) Among the most biologically diverse watersheds in Pennsylvania, and a federally designated National Wild & Scenic Recreation River, the Allegheny River in Western Pennsylvania has been voted the 2017 Pennsylvania...
Cook Forest State Park: America’s Best Old-Growth Forest
(Above photo of the Clarion River by Kyle Yates) Regardless of where you travel in the great state of Pennsylvania, you’re never too far away from a beautiful and majestic forest landscape. When the original piece of land was granted to William Penn in 1681, it was...
Forest County
If you need to get away from the crowd, head for Forest County. This is beautiful, wild, and rugged country. The largest tract of the 519,000-acre Allegheny National Forest extends across the county from Tionesta to Marienville. The county is also known for...Forest County PA
Forest County, Pennsylvania is home to the largest tract of the 500,000 acre Allegheny National Forest. The ANF has hundreds of miles of trails designated for ATVs, snowmobilies, hiking, biking, equestrian, and cross-country skiing. The town of Marienville is known as...
Forest Folk School
The new Folk School in Tionesta offered their first workshop in August 2014. The School seeks to bring together people of all ages with local and national artisans to gain skills, values and knowledge from one another. They offer a variety of workshops and classes...
10 FUN THINGS TO DO THIS WINTER
1. Watch the snow fall from the comfort of a hot tub at a cozy cabin in the woods. 2. See Pennsylvania’s Wild Elk Herd. 3. Take the kids ice-skating or sledding at Cook Forest State Park. 4. Enjoy the view while cross-country skiing on the Little Toby Trail, Laurel...
Ridgway YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Run & 5K Walk
Race Highlights: Short sleeve tshirts for all 5k run/walk participants registered by October 1. Flat, out-and-back course along Clarion-Little Toby Trail – Fast Times!!! Crushed limestone rail trail – easy on the knees!! Scenic views of the Clarion-Little...
Fall Is Wine Time
With Autumn, comes the harvest from the bounty of Summer. Fall is also traditionally production time for our local wineries and when they create their wonderful wide variety of flavors and award-winning wines. With the holidays just around the corner, we have compiled...
GREAT FALL FOLIAGE
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region is blessed with vast expanses of forests that come alive with rich colors of red, yellow, orange, and gold each autumn. There are so many places to experience the beauty of the season, but here is list of 10 great places to see...
Walk in Penn’s Woods
Walk in Penn’s WoodsSUNDAYOctober 1 1:00 -2:30 PMLaurel MillSKI TRAIL(West of Ridgway, PA)Sponsored by Allegheny National Forest and North Central Landowners AssociationJoin us for a FREE guided hike to learn how to identify invasive plants,including glossy and...
FUN FALL EVENTS
The crisp fall air is refreshing after a long hot summer and there are so many fun events to enjoy this fall in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region. Here a just a few highlighted events that you might want to put on your calendar. Sept 15-17 Cook Forest Chainsaw...
Great Kayaking
Few things are more relaxing than floating on the water and soaking up the sun. Whether you prefer a kayak, canoe, or an inner-tube, the PA Great Outdoors region is blessed to have many waterways perfect for paddling. The Clarion River and the Allegheny River are the...
State Parks in the Great Outdoors Region
Bendigo State Park (Elk County) 533 State Park Road Johnsonburg, PA 15845 Bendigo State Park is a hidden gem along the East Branch of the Clarion River. It offers visitors 100 acres to explore with a swimming pool, wildlife observation area, playground, hiking trail,...
Great Motorcycle Rides
Bikers know that a good trip is more about the journey than the destination. The ride to get there is just part of the thrill, part of the freedom that’s made the American motorcycle culture what it is today. It was that kind of thinking that inspired us to...
