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Paddle the Clarion River Water Trail
The Clarion River meanders through the narrow valleys and hardwood forests of Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region for 110 miles, flowing through Johnsonburg to Cook Forest then Clarion and ultimately joining the Allegheny River near Foxburg. Forested mountain slopes...
Clarion River Water Trail
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has endless paddling adventures with four water trails offering hundreds of miles to explore.
Clarion River Water Trail
(Above photo by Kyle Yates) The Clarion River meanders through narrow valleys and hardwood forests for 115 miles. Its headwaters enter the PA Great Outdoors region in Elk County and flow south through Cook Forest to Clarion and ultimately to join the Allegheny River...
‘Explore Clarion River Lands: Highland Drive Old Growth Area’
Please meet at the Park Office where we will car-pool to our kick-off point for a challenging off-trail hike to the seldom seen Highland Drive Old Growth Area. This small 7 acre stand of ancient trees lies on a steep boulder slope along the Clarion River. Its origin...
Local Waterfalls
Please Go Chasing Waterfalls! In the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region chasing waterfalls is one of the most adventurous and rewarding activities presented by our scenic waterways and verdant forest landscapes. You might not find the next Niagra Falls while exploring...
List Of Greats! Clarion 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 10...
Little Toby Water Trail
From its genesis near the small town of Kersey in south-central Elk County, the Little Toby Creek cuts through a beautiful valley lined with hardwood forests. As it works its way southwest and slowly begins to widen, it approaches Brockway, then turns north toward the...
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...
Clarion County Summer Selfie Scavenger Hunt Photo Contest
Enjoy the fun of a Selfie Scavenger Hunt in Clarion County. Just take a selfie at these 10 locations and enter them in our Summer Selfie Scavenger Hunt Photo Contest at Visitpago.com/contest/ Clarion County Selfie Scavenger Hunt 1. Foxburg: Explore the gem of the...
WILD & SCENIC WATERWAYS
Less than one-quarter of one percent of the United States’ rivers are protected under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is fortunate to contain two of its prize gems, the Clarion and Allegheny Rivers, along with...
Floating the Little Toby Water Trail
From its genesis near the small town of Kersey in south-central Elk County, the Little Toby Creek cuts through a beautiful valley lined with hardwood forests. As it works its way southwest and slowly begins to widen, it approaches Brockway, then turns north toward the...
Clarion County-Guardians of History
Clarion County is the western gateway to the Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region and the home of Clarion University, Cook Forest State Park, two spectacular waterways in the National Wild and Scenic River System, the oldest golf course in continuous play in the U.S.,...
Clarion River Fish Habitat Structures
By Victoria Challingsworth, Elk County Conservation District You may have noticed some activity on the Clarion River around the Tambine bridge, between Johnsonburg and Wilcox, this past fall. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in conjunction with Trout Unlimited and...
Regional Artists & Poets Celebrate the Beauty & Revitalization of the Clarion River
Regional artisits and poets celebrate the beauty and revitalization of the Clarion River.
True Tales of the Clarion River: An Old Timer’s Early Thrills on the River
In celebration of the Clarion River’s status as Pennsylvania’s 2019 River of the Year, the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau will share one excerpt each month this year from the book “True Tales of Clarion River,” published in 1933 by George P. Sheffer and the Northwestern Pennsylvania Raftsmen’s Association. This story was written by Peter McDonald of Vowinckel, PA.
Paddle the Clarion River, Pennsylvania’s 2019 River of the Year
Pennsylvania’s 2019 River of the Year, Clarion River
True Tales of the Clarion River: Taking Out a Raft in the Dark
In celebration of the Clarion River’s status as Pennsylvania’s 2019 River of the Year, the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau will share one excerpt each month this year from the book “True Tales of Clarion River.” This story from Elwood J. Meddock of St. Louis, Michigan, recounts a memory of his hardest trip on the river and his continued fondness for the experiences he had there.
True Tales of the Clarion River: My First Trip on a Raft
In celebration of the Clarion River’s status as Pennsylvania’s 2019 River of the Year, the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau will share one excerpt each month this year from the book “True Tales of Clarion River.” This story from John Reck of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, recounts a memory of his early days as a raftsman.
True Tales of the Clarion River: On the Banks of the Beautiful Clarion
In celebration of the Clarion River’s status as Pennsylvania’s 2019 River of the Year, the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau will share one excerpt each month this year from the book “True Tales of Clarion River.” This poem, “On the Banks of the Beautiful Clarion,” was written by Irene Furman Rodgers of Butler, Pennsylvania.
Tranquil Woods and Waters at Sinnemahoning State Park
Sinnemahoning State Park showcases the best of remote Cameron County’s natural beauty, with rolling hills, long stretches of calm water, and a wide range of wildlife found in the air, throughout the park’s fields and forests, and under the surface of its river and lake.
Clarion River To Be Honored in 2019 on Postage Stamp
In 2019, the United Stated Postal Service will give the rest of the country a glimpse of the beautiful Clarion River by honoring it with a Forever stamp as part of a 12-stamp series on the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Clarion River Nominated for Pennsylvania River of the Year
The Clarion River is one of four waterways in Pennsylvania competing for the state’s 2019 River of the Year.
Celebrate 50 Years of Protected Trails and Rivers in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors
Next Tuesday marks a significant anniversary for America’s public lands and waterways, and it serves as an excellent reminder to get out and enjoy our collective backyard. Check out these great options for spending time in nature this fall.
Best Trails and Viewpoints for Fall Foliage in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has hundreds of miles of trails, country roads, and viewpoints to explore, many of which feature incredible views for autumn leaf peepers.
Celebrate 50 Years of Wild and Scenic Rivers on the Clarion River Sojourn
On August 18 and 19, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) will host a two-day canoe trip along 24 gorgeous miles of the Clarion River, and they invite you to join in.
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.
Little Toby Water Trail
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has endless paddling adventures with four water trails offering hundreds of miles to explore.
Allegheny River Water Trail
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has endless paddling adventures with four water trails offering hundreds of miles to explore.
Water Trails
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has endless paddling adventures with four water trails offering hundreds of miles to explore.
New Clarion Loop Trail Spur Added to North Country Trail
The Clarion County Trails Association and the Clarion County Chapter of the North Country Trail Association are pleased to announce the grand opening of the Clarion Loop Trail, a three-mile spur off of the North Country National Scenic Trail, which passes through the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region on its 4,600-mile route from New York to North Dakota. This weekend, the university and community are invited to explore and enjoy the new trail at the grand opening event.
Clarion River in Cook Forest
This gentle section is popular for family recreation and famous for magnificent old-growth forests, easy river access, and rocky outcrops that provide good fishing and picnicking spots. See Clarion River Water Trail Middle Section Map.
Clarion River in Ridgway
Class 1 kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, and spectacular scenery. Trophy brown trout and smallmouth bass fishing. See Clarion Water trail map.
Trails & Rec
Trails & Rec If you want great places to hike and bike, Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is blessed with hundreds of miles of marvelous trails awaiting your exploration. From flat, leisurely rail-trails to steep and rugged mountain routes offering year-round...
Water Activities
Water Activities Looking for fun on the water? We’ve got you covered. Relax by spending a day paddling or floating down one of three water trails that meander through the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region. Our pristine mountain streams, lakes, and rivers are teeming...
Waterfalls in the PA Great Outdoors
By Adam McCully In life, we are presented with very few problems where the sage advice and wisdom put forth by the 90’s R&B/Hip-Hop group, TLC, does not present us with an ideal solution. I Don’t Want No Scrubs, who does? Creep, always a good idea, especially when...
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...
Clarion River Offers Trophy Brown Trout
The Clarion River might be one of the best secret fishing spots in Pennsylvania. The river meanders through narrow valleys and hardwood forests for 115 miles in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Its headwaters enter the PA Great Outdoors region in Elk County and flow south...
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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...
Great Winter Hikes
Hiking in the winter woods can be very beautiful and peaceful. Here is list of 25 Great Places for Winter Hikes in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoor region. Cook Forest State Park is an 8,500-acre park with old-growth forests along the Clarion River, hiking trails,...
History of Cook Forest State Park
When Europeans arrived, the Seneca Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy used this area as hunting grounds. In 1757, the Proprietary Council of Pennsylvania sent Moravian missionary Christian Frederick Post to convince the Seneca to join the British in the French and...
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...
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,...
Clear Creek State Park
Clear Creek State Park is a beautiful and peaceful place tucked deep in a valley carved by a cold mountain stream. It encompasses 1,444 acres in Jefferson County. The park occupies a very scenic portion of the Clear Creek Valley featuring campsites, rustic cabins,...
Kayaking in the Great Outdoors Region
Few things are more relaxing than floating on the water and soaking up the sun. Whether you prefer a canoe, kayak, or inner tube, the PA Great Outdoors region is blessed to have many waterways perfect for paddling. The Clarion River and the Allegheny River are...
Rockin’ It
Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is home to some of the largest and most majestic rock formations in the Eastern United States. Huge boulders dot the landscape in Jefferson, Clarion, Cameron, Forest, and Elk County, emerging from the ground and the water in unique...
Great Group Activities
We often get requests from visitors asking for things they can do as a group. Sometimes locals have guests visiting, others are looking for activities for youth organizations, and many are families vacationing together. Here are 30 suggestions for group activities in...
Jefferson County-Weather Capital of the World
Jefferson County is best known as the home of Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous weather prognosticator, but there is a lot more going on all year long to attract outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and travelers of all types. For more than 136 years,...
