Offering a picnic area, playground, swimming, fly-fishing, walking trails, and North Fork Environmental Education Center. Off Main Street just outside the historic district.
Clear Creek State Forest comprises 16,716 acres in Jefferson County, Clarion County, Venango County, Forest County, and Mercer County. Many of its acres hug the Clarion and Allegheny Rivers. Other tracts rest on the Allegheny Plateau and grow diverse trees. Clear Creek State Forest is one of eight state forests located with the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Nam Nam offers a small selection of authentic Vietnamese comfort food. We try to do a small number of things very well, including Banh Mi, Rice Plates, Noodle Bowls, Egg Rolls, Spring Rolls, Fried Rice, Cafe Sua Da, and occasionally Pho.
We offer a range of activities for the whole family to enjoy in Cook Forest State Park, located in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania in Cooksburg. Our amenities include camping, horseback riding stables, canoe rentals along the beautiful and scenic Clarion River, as well as an amusement park. Whether you prefer primitive, secluded camping or a hookup campground, we have you covered. Come visit us for a fun-filled and family-friendly experience!
Parker’s Indian Trading Post was established in the mid-1950s and is a Cook Forest tradition not to be missed. Located on Route 36 just south of the Clarion River in Cook Forest State Park, we invite you to stop in and browse through our Native American gift, souvenir, and rock shop!
How does gem panning work? Purchase a bag of mining rough, take it to our running water trough, then add the mix slowly to the screened wooden box – shake and separate the dirt from the gems, fossils, and/or arrowheads. Mining rough comes in a variety of bag sizes and prices starting at $6. Mining rough is available offseason even when the trough is closed so you can take it home or give it as a gift. Gem panning is closed during the Winter season.
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Visit the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center to learn about the science and folklore of weather. The interactive exhibits provide hands-on learning opportunities for all ages to explore. The center is located in the former post office building, which has beautiful architectural details and a treasured past. It’s also home to the Meteorologist Hall of Fame. Operating hours are 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and days vary by season.
Following along the Wild and Scenic Clarion River from the Gateway Lodge on PA 36 to SR 899. This trail connects Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks. Most of the trail is located on or near the river bank, however, it does ascend to the ridge tops in two spots.
Backstreet Beer Distributor is a beer store in Reynoldsville, PA
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