Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. There are so many events happening this Memorial Day weekend in the PA Great Outdoors region that we thought we would help you plan your holiday with a list of 30 things to do. Experience the Cook Forest Living History...
Western PA 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 and magnificent...
Aboce Photo (Clear Creek Spring): Kyle Yates 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...
Photo by: Alison Brownlee Article by: Dale Luthringer Environmental Education Specialist Cook Forest State Park Why is Cook Forest State Park a jewel in the crown of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? There is no one answer to this question, but a myriad of attributes...
Steep mountain valleys, dense forests, abundant wildlife, rivers, lakes, and stunning scenery invite visitors to the PA Great Outdoors region. With mountain fed streams and two nationally designated Wild & Scenic rivers, there are countless opportunities for...
Elk Viewing Cook Forest Allegheny National Forest Cameron County Elk County Forest County Endless Adventures In Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Region Chronological History of Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania This year is Ridgway’s Bicentennial, and many events...