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500+ ACRES ADDED TO Allegheny National Forest
In June, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced the transfer of 532 acres of forestland along the Clarion River near Ridgway in Elk County to the U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service to become a new addition to the Allegheny National Forest....
Forest County-Gateway to the Allegheny National Forest
As its name suggests, thick woods cover the beautiful, wild, and rugged landscape of Forest County. Nearly half of the county’s acreage lies within the dense Allegheny National Forest (ANF), and with so much unspoiled nature, the area offers exceptional fishing and...
A Gift in Memory of Forest Landowners to Support Water Quality in the Allegheny National Forest
Conservancy appreciative of generous donation in memory of the Stickles
Allegheny National Forest Camping
Along with the rich variety of outdoor adventures, many camping opportunities are available with equestrian, RV, and backpacking campsites. Camping reservations (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov.
Allegheny National Forest
Allegheny National Forest Discover The Allegheny National Forest The Allegheny National Forest (ANF) is Pennsylvania’s only National Forest. Visitors can enjoy hundreds of miles of trails designated for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing,...
Allegheny National Forest Stream Reclamation Project
by Adam McCully For most outdoor enthusiasts, the jarring sound of a chainsaw tearing through a tree is seldom the harbinger of good news. Typically, chainsaws mean deforestation and the loss of habitat, or pollution and unnatural development. Of course the worst case...
Fall Driving Tours: Allegheny National Forest Drive
Fall Driving Tours Autumn in the PA Great Outdoors region is a special time of the year. The air is cool and crisp and our forests are dancing with bright orange, yellow and red leaves blowing in the breeze. If you go on a leaf drive, Mother Nature’s crazy quilt of...
Fall Tour De Forest
A rare opportunity to ride your ATV in parts of the Allegheny National Forest. Organized by and benefiting the Marienville Volunteer Fire Department. The Tour-De-Forest is a an ATV leisure ride through the scenic Allegheny National Forest on designated forest roads...
Allegheny 100 Challenge
This annual event takes place on the 100-mile section of North Country National Scenic Trail through the Allegheny National Forest in Northern Pennsylvania. It it organized by volunteers of the NCTA Allegheny National Forest Chapter, in partnership with the U.S....
2026 Forest County Bigfoot Festival
The news everyone has been waiting for! The dates for the 2026 Forest County Bigfoot Festival have been confirmed! Join us here in Marienville, PA, at the Gateway to the Allegheny National Forest, for a weekend of fun, mystery, community, and of course our favorite...
COOK FOREST…MEMORIES MADE HERE
By John Straitiff Cook Forest State Park holds special memories for so many people. For me, as a young child, “The Forest” was a fun and magical place. My mother would often take me and my brother to the swimming pool by what is now the Sawmill Center for Arts. On...
Allegheny Hike Bike Ski Association
Non-profit with volunteers dedicated to maintaining, improving, and expanding outdoor recreational opportunities in the Allegheny National Forest and surrounding region.
Allegheny Forest Alliance
A coalition of communities, businesses, and individuals advocating for forest health and community stability through sustainable, multiple-use management of the Allegheny National Forest.
List Of Greats! Forest County
There are lots of great things to discover in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region. We continue our series of great things to see and do in each of the 5 counties that make up Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region and Cook Forest State Park. Here is a list of...
Allegheny River Water Trail
More than 315 miles in length, the Allegheny River originates in scenic north-central Pennsylvania, making a brief foray into New York state before returning to form the northern and western border of much of the Allegheny National Forest as it zigzags southward. The...
10 THINGS FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS TO COOK FOREST
The stunning natural beauty of Cook Forest State Park makes it the perfect place for a fun getaway any time of year. Here is a list of 10 THINGS TO DO AND SEE FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS TO COOK FOREST. 1. HIKE THE FOREST CATHEDRAL: Exploring the towering giant white...
COOK FOREST FOR COUPLES
The natural beauty of Cook Forest State Park makes it the perfect place for a romantic getaway any time of year. Here is a list of 10 THINGS FOR COUPLES ENJOY IN COOK FOREST. 1. Climb the Fire Tower: It is one of the most iconic landmarks in “The Forest”. The...
U.S. Forest Service Expands Every Kid Outdoors Program
The USDA Forest Service announced it will expand its Every Kid Outdoors Program to offer fourth and fifth-grade students and their family members fee-free access to more than 2,000 sites on national forests and grasslands for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school...
State Forest Hiking Trails
There are 18 State Forest Hiking Trails in Pennsylvania covering a variety of terrain with nearly 800 miles to explore. Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is home to 3 State Forest Hiking Trails, Baker Trail, Bucktail Path, and Quehanna Trail. Baker Trail-Part of...
FALL DRIVING TOUR-FANTASTIC FORESTS
With autumn right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about taking a drive to enjoy the bright red, yellow, gold, and orange colors that adorn the mountains and valleys of Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region. We have hundreds of miles of country roads and...
Dutch Hill Forest
If you want to really get off the beaten path and explore nature, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Dutch Hill Forest might the perfect place for you. This lush secluded land is open to the public and supports diverse forest communities and varying terrain within...
10 Free Things to do in Cook Forest
Story about things you can do at no charge in the Cook Forest area.
List of Greats for Forest County
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has a lot of great things to do. Here is a list of great things to do in Forest County. A Great Place for Outdoor Recreation on Land – Allegheny National Forest – Hundreds of miles of trails designated for hiking,...
Lily of the Valley National Historic District
Historical story about Ridgway, PA and how it was once the richest town per capita in the state of Pennsylvania.
Get Out This Summer on the Allegheny River Water Trail
The mighty Allegheny River provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities for paddlers, anglers, power boaters, wildlife watchers, campers, and more.
Allegheny River Water Trail
The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region has endless paddling adventures with four water trails offering hundreds of miles to explore.
Come Ride! in the Tour-de-Forest
For two special weekends in May and October, Allegheny National Forest officials open up 90 miles of trails and roads usually closed to ATV traffic for the Tour-de-Forest, a popular ATV leisure ride that regularly draws 1,000 riders or more.
Getting Away to the Parks and Forests of the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors
Written by Danielle Taylor | Header photo by Mountain Main Photography No matter what kind of accommodation you seek, there’s something that will fit what you’re looking for in the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors. A trip here, whether it’s a romantic weekend getaway, a...
Forest County
Forest County Discover Forest CountyIf you need to get away from the crowd, head to the beautiful woodland paradise known as Forest County. The Allegheny National Forest has hundreds of miles of ATV, snowmobile, hiking, and horseback riding trails and is also one of...
Fall Driving Tour – Fantastic Forests
There are so many roads through stunningly beautiful country in the PA Great Outdoors region to drive and explore, the hardest part is deciding which routes you should take. This fourth and final highlighted route will take you on a tour through some of the most...
10 Ways to have August Fun in Forest County
Here is a list of 10 family fun things to do in Forest County during August. Spend a weekend ATV riding in the Allegheny National Forest (Event Info) Shop for locally made crafts at the Tionesta Market Village (Event Info) Have Friday night fun in Cook Forest during...Forest County
If you need to get away from the crowd, head for Forest County. This is beautiful, wild, and rugged country. The largest tract of the 519,000-acre Allegheny National Forest extends across the county from Tionesta to Marienville. The county is also known for...
Allegheny River Water Trail
(Tubing in East Brady Photo by Angela Burtner) Among the most biologically diverse watersheds in Pennsylvania, and a federally designated National Wild & Scenic Recreation River, the Allegheny River in Western Pennsylvania has been voted the 2017 Pennsylvania...
Cook Forest State Park: America’s Best Old-Growth Forest
(Above photo of the Clarion River by Kyle Yates) Regardless of where you travel in the great state of Pennsylvania, you’re never too far away from a beautiful and majestic forest landscape. When the original piece of land was granted to William Penn in 1681, it was...
Forest County
If you need to get away from the crowd, head for Forest County. This is beautiful, wild, and rugged country. The largest tract of the 519,000-acre Allegheny National Forest extends across the county from Tionesta to Marienville. The county is also known for...Forest County PA
Forest County, Pennsylvania is home to the largest tract of the 500,000 acre Allegheny National Forest. The ANF has hundreds of miles of trails designated for ATVs, snowmobilies, hiking, biking, equestrian, and cross-country skiing. The town of Marienville is known as...
Forest Folk School
The new Folk School in Tionesta offered their first workshop in August 2014. The School seeks to bring together people of all ages with local and national artisans to gain skills, values and knowledge from one another. They offer a variety of workshops and classes...
LOCAL WATERSHEDS
Morning mist hangs low over the ridgelines where Cameron, Elk, and Forest Counties stitch together the wild heart of Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Region. Up high, rain beads on mountain laurel and hemlock needles, then slips into moss and leaf litter. Every drop has...
Celebrating America’s 250th
2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across America and here in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoor Region there are plenty of fun filled events and ways to celebrate. Here are just some of the fantastic events happening this year in...
Clarion River Water Trail
The Wild & Scenic Clarion River meanders through the narrow valleys and hardwood forests of Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region flowing from East Branch Lake to Johnsonburg then through Ridgway to Cook Forest State Park. Forested mountain slopes teeming with...
Outdoor Adventure
Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region covers more than a million acres in Cameron, Elk, and Forest Counties. The great north woods offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and exploration. Whether you hike, bike, kayak, canoe, fish, geocache, watch wildlife,...
Marienville Mural
Nestled along the southern edge of the Allegheny National Forest in Forest County, along State Route 66, is the small but mighty community of Marienville. Founded in 1833 by Cyrus Blood and named after his daughter, Marien, the town has long been known as a hub for...
The Story of the ANF
The Allegheny National Forest (ANF) is Pennsylvania’s only National Forest. It stretches across northwestern PA and is often called the “Land of Many Uses.” While it encompasses over half a million acres, its heart lies in the rugged, wooded mountains of Forest and...
Sweet River Lodge
Located between Tionesta Lake, Allegheny National Forest and Cook Forest. Your peaceful, cozy stay at Sweet River Lodge awaits.
FALL FAMILY FUN
The bright colors of autumn that adorn the mountains and the annual elk rut attract visitors to Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Region each fall. There is plenty of family fun to be had at festivals and events too. Here is look at some of most popular events happening...
Tionesta Lo
Escape to rustic tranquility. Nestled just across the road from the breathtaking Allegheny National Forest, our charming rustic cabin surrounds you with the peaceful beauty of nature.
JOHNSONBURG’S BRICK BLOCK
A passionate group of individuals started meeting in 1996 to brainstorm on how to bring back Johnsonburg. They each had a deep connection to the town and came from local organizations, businesses, government, and individuals. The Johnsonburg Community Trust (JCT) was...
GREAT CYCLING
With the explosion in the popularity of E-bikes and cycling in general, we talked with Jason Armagost at Mudbeard’s Bikes & Boards in Ridgway to learn more about some of the cycling opportunities in the region. What are some of the more popular cycling trails in...
Autumn is Wine Time
With Autumn comes the harvest from the bounty of summer. Fall is also traditionally production time for our local wineries and when they create their wonderful wide variety of flavors and award-winning wines. With the holidays just around the corner, we have...
