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 Cook Forest before, but this was the first time staying in a cabin. I was not sure what to expect, but when we opened the door it was delightful. The cabin was cozy and clean. My husband and I will DEFINITELY rent one of your cabins again, perhaps chose another one for our next visit. Again thank you for providing us with such a wonderful experience. We recommend your cabins to anyone.

Vacation Rental at Sanibel Island, Florida

Here we are in Sunny Florida during the month of December. We miss seeing and visiting with our guests and friends at home in Cook Forest but have David there taking care of everything. The weather here is sunny, 83 to 85 degrees every day so far. Having fun sightseeing and doing lots of eating out and other outdoor things.

Scooter, our dog, really likes it here as there are more little things running in and out of the bushes for her to chase -- like geicos (spelling??), large bugs, etc.

Will be home at the end of December...

Lois and Larry

November 2009 Events at Cook Forest State Park

These are the events happening in November in and near to Cook Forest that we would like for you to know about. You can consider just going to these events as they happen or scheduling a cabin at one of the many cabin places in Cook Forest. Our website for information on our cabins is www.tophillcabins.com. Following are the events:

Grand National Grouse Championship -- November 3 -- All Day, Allegheny National Forest near Marienville, PA 16239. For more information, call 517-625-7030.

A Christmas Present in Rimersburg, PA 16248, about 45 minutes from Cook Forest -- November 5 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a popular craft show with over 20 places to visit. Call 814-473-3419 for more information.

Sligo Home for the Holidays, Christmas Craft & Gift Show -- November 5 to 8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 814-745-3940 for more information.

Gingerbread Tour, Special shopping day at shops and homes with antiques, quilting items, herbs and handmade gifts -- November 7 to 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brookville to Cook Forest. Call 814-752-2632 for more information. www.cookforest.com.

A Christmas Gathering in Brockway, Shopping and dining at participating crafters, businesses and restaurants in Brockway, PA -- November 19 to 29, hours vary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Call 814-265-1603 for more information. www.christmasgathering.com.

Light Up Night in St. Marys, PA, Santa arrives, Christmas lights are lit, music, live store window displays and hay rides. -- November 20 6:30 p.m. Call 814-781-3804 for more information. www.stmaryschamber.org.

Customer Appreciation Day and Christmas Parade & Party, Holiday shopping event, plus parade and after party -- November 23 -- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Parade 6 p.m., Clarion, PA 16214, Call 814-226-9161 for more information. www.clarionpa.com

Christmas Open House, Town Christmas tree lighting, parade, carriage rides, carolers, and gift shopping at local stores. November 27 to 29, Noon to 7 p.m. Parade, Saturday 5 p.m. Reynoldsville, PA. Call 814-653-8707 for more information.

Home for the Holidays, Parade, holiday tree lighting, caroling, food, fireworks -- November 28, 4 to 8 p.m., Punxsutawney, PA 814-938-7700. www.punxsutawney.com

Thanks for reading and hope to see you in the Forest!

Lois

Autumn Leaf Festival

Autumn Leaf Festival in Clarion, Pennsylvania

Saturday Sept 26 to Sunday October 4, 2009

Some events are: SAT. SEPT 26 United Way 5K Race/10K Challenge; Miss Teen & Miss Junior Teen ALF Scholarship Pagaent. SUN. SEPT 27 Autorama; Bake Sale; Film Festival. THURS. OCT 1 Clarion University Media Day, Clarion University & Community Cultural Night, Halloween Fashion Show. FRI. OCT 2 Farmers and Crafters Day; Craft Show; Christian Fun Fest. SAT OCT 3 Homecoming Parade Reception, Tournament of Leaves Parade, Homecoming Football Game, Alumni Association After Game Social. SUN OCT 4 Antique Tractor Show; Motorcycle Show; Junior Olympics; Zion Church Concert.

Gingerbread Tour - Nov 2009

Our Gingerbread Tour was started i 2003 and includes shops of handmade crafts and antiques. Local artists, crafters and business owners gathered together to sponsor the Gingerbread Tour. It happens the first weekend in November each year on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year, 2009, it is on Nov 7 and 8.

You can call us at 800-531-1545 for a brochure to be mailed to you.

Cook Forest French and Indian War

Saturday, June 13, 2009, 10:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Events all day long include Blacksmithing Demonstration; Powderhorn, Quill Pen & Turkey Wingbone Call; Peril in the Forest; 18th Century Surgical Techniques; Canon and Musket Firing Demonstrations.

Sunday, June 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Events all day long include 18th Century Sunday Service; Blacksmithing Demonstrations and Peril in the Forest.

Cook Forest Living History Weekend

Friday, May 22, 2009 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Paul Stillman portrays Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of our country. Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater.

Saturday, May 23, 2009 Events all day from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom. Paul Stillman as a "Seneca Indian"; Dall Luthringer as "1750's French Marine"; Paul STillman as "Thomas Stillwell, Revolutionary War Soldier"; Paul Stillman as "Theodore Roosevelt".

Sunday, May 24, 2009 Events all day from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Log Cabin Inn and Ridge Camp Park. Paul Stillman as "Byron Scott: Civil War Soldier"; Logging, Dogging & Hewing: an 1800's Timber Operation; and Paul Stillman as "Lord Baden Powell."