Welcome to Jefferson County, PA
Stunning vistas and old growth forests … trickling streams and the “Wild and Scenic” Clarion River …superb hunting and fishing, quaint small towns, and a world-famous celebration … all this and more awaits you in Jefferson County, part of the Great Outdoors region of Pennsylvania.
Some of the highlights of our region include:
• Gateway to Cook Forest and
Clear Creek State Parks, outdoor
recreation of all types, including hiking,
biking, canoeing, and camping.
• Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney.
• Brookville’s Historic District and
Victorian Christmas Celebration.
• Brockway’s Old Fashioned
Fourth of July.
• Reynoldsville’s Christmas Open House
Grants Available for Tourism Marketing and Development
The Jefferson County Hotel Tax Committee has two sources of grant funds that can be used by county tourism-related nonprofit organizations for tourism development and marketing purposes. These funds can be applied for at anytime using the appropriate application below. Applications received are reviewed at the next upcoming meeting of the Hotel Tax Committee.
Nonprofit tourism-related organizations may apply for either grant. Please review the purpose and guidelines of each grant to be sure you apply for the one that best suits your project and budget. Neither grant can be used for operating expenses.
The Development Grant is a matching grant award of up to $5,000 for construction, entertainment or event bookings, design or engineering work, and marketing and advertising beyond a 100-mile radius of Jefferson County.
The Marketing Grant is a straight grant (no match required) of up to $2,000 for marketing purposes such as advertising with media that will reach non-County residents, including television, radio, newsprint, billboards, magazines, and event brochures. The grant can also be applied to the development or enhancement of a Web site.
Contact: Marlene Lellock, 814-938-7700 ; Jamie Popson, 814-299-4013
Grant applications are no longer accepted for the remainder of the 2011 year.
Jefferson County
Hotel Tax Committee Members
Louise Christopher - Carriage House Creations
Melanie Darrin - Brookville Chamber of Commerce
Jody Fesco - Gateway Lodge
Cindy Fritz - Falls Creek Borough
Marlene Lellock - Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce
Jodi North - The North Country Homestead
Marnie Ochs - Gold Eagle Inn
Jeff Pisarcik - Jefferson County Commissioner
Jamie Popson - PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau
Frances Rosana - First Media Radio
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Cook Forest State Park
Step into the quiet of the ancient woodland known as Cook Forest, many sections undisturbed since the days of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania. Named as one of the top 50 state parks across the nation by National Geographic Traveler magazine, Cook Forest welcomes you with 27 marked trails, the Seneca Point Overlook featuring a breathtaking view of the Clarion River, and a 70-foot climb onto the old firetower for a wide-ranging view of the forest.
Click for Cook Forest State Park information.
For more information on the Cook Forest area visit CookForest.org
Clear Creek State Park
Spend the day exploring nearly 1,700 acres of beauty bordered by Clear Creek State Forest and the Clarion River. A variety of stocked and native fish can be found in Clear Creek, Callen Run, and Clear Run making it a fisherman's paradise. For those who just enjoy nature, 25 miles of well-maintained trails meander through the state forest, past rhododendron, mountain laurel, and wildlife.
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