Punxsutawney Phil ~ Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous ~ Snowmobiling Marienville

by admin on January 23, 2012

Join thousands on February 2nd at Gobbler’s Knob to witness the prognostication from the world’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil! Tons of events and activities happening around the Groundhog Day celebrations including breakfast with Phil, Chili and Wing Cookoff, even a hilarious hypnotist.
The 13th Annual Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous will be held February 18th – 25th in downtown Ridgway.  Thousands of spectators gather to watch the creativity of hundreds of chainsaw carvers known across the world.  Special guest this year, Saw Dogs – The hot new reality series seen on Velocity.
Visit the Snowmobile Capital of Pennsylvania and enjoy the scenic view of our forestland on your sled!  Hundreds of miles of trails are wide, well-groomed, well-marked and easy to drive for riders of any skill level. Mark your calendars!  The Marienville Winter Festival on January 27-28 for delicious food and fun outdoor activities, followed by a torch light snowmobile parade.

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Trout Season in Pennsylvania and Cook Forest

by admin on January 10, 2012

Opening Day: Saturday, April 14
Minimum Size: Seven (7) inches

Fishing Hours: 24 hours a day, after the 8 a.m. opener

Creel limits
bulletRegular season (opening day thru Labor Day) — 5 (combined species)
bulletExtended season (Jan. 1-Feb. 29) & (day after Labor Day-Dec. 31) — 3 (combined species)

Creel limits apply to the majority of trout fishing waters (inland waters). Other rules apply for Special Regulation Areas. Anglers should consult the Summary of PA Fishing Laws and Regulations, distributed free with their licenses, for more details.

Fishing Licenses:

  • In addition to a fishing license, trout anglers 16 and older must posses a Trout/Salmon Stamp (or Combination Trout-Salmon Stamp/Lake Erie Permit) to fish for trout.
  • A Lake Erie Permit (or Combination Trout-Salmon Stamp/Lake Erie Permit) is also needed to fish for trout, salmon and steelhead in Lake Erie and its tributaries.
  • Licenses, stamps and permits must be signed in ink and displayed on an outer garment. Anglers must also be able to provide positive proof of identification (other than the fishing license) upon request of a Waterways Conservation Officer.
  • License Fees: 2012 licenses, stamps and permits are valid December 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012 (except 1, 3 and 7-day licenses) and are available Dec. 1, 2011 at issuing agents statewide and online through the The Outdoor Shop.
LICENSE/STAMP AGE COST
Resident 16 – 64   $22.70
Senior Resident 65 & up 11.70
Senior Resident – Lifetime 65 & up 51.70
1-day Resident (not valid March 15-April 30) 16 & up 11.70
National Guard & Armed Forces Reserve (resident)* 16 & up 2.70
Prisoner of War (resident)* 16 & up 2.70
Prisoner of War – Senior Lifetime (resident)* 65 & up 2.70
Non-resident 16 & up 52.70
7-day Tourist 16 & up 34.70
3-day Tourist 16 & up 26.70
1-day Tourist (includes all stamps, not valid March 15-April 30) 16 & up 26.70
Trout/Salmon Stamp 16 & up 9.70
Lake Erie Permit 16 & up 9.70
Combination Trout-Salmon/Lake Erie Permit 16 & up 15.70
* Licenses are available at Commission and county treasurer offices at Clarion or Forest County Court Offices. In Cook Forest, Fishing Licenses can be purchased at MacBeth’s Gift Shop near River Road.
 
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Upcoming Events in Cook Forest State Park for January and February 2012

January 7, 2012

Programs at Cook Forest State Park Friday, January 13 at 700pm – ’Snowshoe Cook Forest at Night: Fire Tower Rd’  Please bring your snowshoes and headlamps and meet at the Nuthole Cabin, located at the entrance of Ridge Camp, for an evening 3 mile interpretive snowshoe program along Fire Tower Rd to Seneca Point.  Learn [...]

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Cabin Fever Discount January and February 2012

January 1, 2012

A new year has arrived, 2012, and we are again offering our Cabin Fever Discount, 10% off our already off-season cabin rates. Just enter the code Cabin Fever in the Discount Code box when you reserve on-line for January or February. If you call for your reservation, mention that you would like the Cabin Fever [...]

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Review by a Recent Guest

December 17, 2011

Posted by a recent guest, Julia D. from Ellwood City, PA, July 2010: My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in your Sugar Pine cabin this past Friday and Saturday night. I wanted to let you know what a wonderful experience the two of us had. We have camped in a tent in [...]

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New Website Has Launched!

December 17, 2011
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