Cook Forest Area Business Directory
ACCOMMODATIONS
Campers Paradise – When you are
stressed and life is making you crazy, you can always go…camping! Where?
Campers Paradise.
Campers Paradise features a beautiful and clean
wooded campground for tents and RV’s along with clean, modern restrooms, playground, game
room, hiking trails, horseshoes and shuffleboard. If you HAVE to check your e-mails, we
also have WIFI.
We also offer a variety of cabin accommodations
from primitive to luxury with private hot tubs. During summer, campers and cabin guests
can enjoy our sparkling pool and participate in our themed weekend activities. Camping and
cabins are open year ‘round, so you can experience either your summer campfire or snuggle
in front of a crackling fireplace. You can also enjoy our Wild, Wild West Territory.
Camp in our tipi, covered wagon or bunkhouse, bordering 1000’s of acres of state forest!
And, if you don’t feel like cooking, there is the Pizza and Ice Cream shop!
So…forget all your troubles and forget all your cares and go…camping!
Campers Paradise special events 2011 include:
June 3&4 – Annual Jeep Camp Weekend…open to the public;
And for our registered guests: Carnival, Luau and Western weekends and more. For more
detailed information, contact us at:
www.campersparadise.net. Route 949, 3 miles north of Route 36 in Sigel.
Call 814-752-2393.
Cherry Run Cabins are located just minutes
from the heart of Cook Forest and are available for year ‘round rental. Each fully
furnished, luxury cabin nestles on a private, secluded setting near the Clarion River.
Each cabin has a large bath and a powder room. The kitchens are fully equipped with new
appliances – electric range, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans,
dishes and silverware.
Built with cathedral ceilings and spacious open
floor plan, it is party-friendly and accented by doors to the deck, gorgeous knotty pine walls
and hardwood floors. Just bring your personal items and towels – we furnish
everything else! Your personal cabin will feature satellite TV, telephone and all bed
linens. The large wrap-around deck offers a picnic table, benches, gas grill and lounge
chairs. The view is priceless! The park-like grass will accommodate games and a
campfire area. 814-752-6481;
www.cherryruncabins.com.
Clarion House Bed and Breakfast
approximately 20 minutes from Cook Forest, located on a large wooded one-acre lot in the
university town of Clarion.
This turn ‐of‐the‐ century home
comtains exqusitie hardwoods originating from Cook Forest and beautiful stained glass throught.
Five air conditioned guest rooms with private
baths are located on the second floor. A full breakfast is served in the formal dining
room. On‐site parking and free wireless. See the website
www.chouse.com . E-mail:
clarionhousebb@comcast.net;
Call 814-226-4996; toll free 800-416-3297. Located at 77 South 7th Avenue, Clarion,
just minutes off Exit 62 of I-80.
Cook Forest Motel and Cabin
– Conveniently located just 2 ½ miles south of Cook Forest on Route 36, the Cook
Forest Motel offers comfortable rooms with many conveniences at a reasonable price. The
motel features six rooms with two double beds, a small refrigerator, microwave and a bathroom
with shower. There is one room with one double bed, a full size refrigerator, microwave, toaster
and coffee pot in a full kitchen and a full size tub with shower in the bathroom. The
lower unit has a small lounge area, three double beds and three single beds, a fully equipped
kitchen and two bathrooms with showers.
The cabin has three bedrooms: two with a
double bed and one with a bunk bed for children. A fully equipped kitchen and a wood burning
fireplace make it feel like home away from home. It also has a private picnic table with fire
ring out back. For information and reservations, call 814-752-2327. OPEN ALL YEAR.
Cook Forest Top Hill Cabins offer all the
conveniences of home right in the natural surrounding of Cook Forest State Park! Featuring
country kitchens, bathrooms with shower and bedroom linens supplied. Gas or wood burning
fireplaces and auxiliary gas heat for your year ‘round comfort. Each cabin has its
own porch and picnic with fire pit area and lawn furniture. Affordable rates and close to
attractions. Open all year. Call 800-531-1545 or 814-927-6922. Visit our
website at: www.tophillcabin.com or e-mail us
at: cabins@starband.net.
Cook Riverside Cabins – are located
in the Heart of Cook Forest on 15 beautifully landscaped acres. It is situated along the
Clarion River. Each unique cabin is nicely furnished with fireplaces, gas heat, fully
equipped kitchens, bathrooms, bedding and linens. Outside there are picnic tables, porch
furniture, a fire ring with benches and covered firewood bin. There are two small
playgrounds for the young guests. Pets are welcome.
Also on the property is Cooksburg Dry Goods
for great gift ideas and snacks and the Cooksburg Café, featuring Hershey’s
ice cream, drinks, fries, burgers and more. The Pale Whale Canoe Fleet furnishes guests
with discounts on canoes, kayaks and tubes.
All this awaits you at Cook Riverside Cabins.
Call 800-680-0160, or e-mail at: info@cookriverside.com.
Check us out on the web at:
www.cookriverside.com.
Evergreen Cabins – has new log cabins
for 1-12 people and a vintage farmhouse for up to 13 people. Cabins include a kitchen with
eating utensils and cookware, bath, fireplace, picnic/campfire area, linens and paper products.
All you will need to bring is your own towels.
Feel free to bring your pets, they are welcome at
an extra fee per night. Cabins are close to everything but away from it all. Weekly
or weekend rentals available. We also have private fireside Jacuzzi cabins.
Visit our new unique mercantile which offers
candles, collectibles, and so much more! You can even find groceries, candy, pop, ice
cream, fudge, snacks and ice.
Located on Route 36, 2 miles south of the
Cooksburg bridge. Call 814-752-2247 or visit our website
www.evergreecabins.com. Open year ‘round.
Fair Winds in the Forest–
invites you to come and enjoy the splendor of nature. Nestled in the heart of Northwestern
Pennsylvania, Fair Winds is centrally located near Cook Forest State Park, Clear Creek State Park,
and the Allegheny National Forest – just 2 ½ miles from the Clarion River.
Whether you are looking for adventure of just a place to sit back and relax, Fair Winds is the
place for you!
Fair Winds has intimate cabins for two and a lodge
for up to twenty-four campers! You will find what you are looking for at a price that will
allow you to take advantage of all the area attractions. Check out all of their cabins
at www.fairwindsintheforest.com to find what
will suit your family or group’s needs.
Sit around the campfire, go for a hike, or canoe
the Clarion River. Whatever your interests are, Fair Winds in the Forest will help you
plan your forest getaway. Contact Fair Winds at 814-744-8726 or e-mail:
reservations@fairwindsintheforest.com
so they can begin helping you plan your vacation today!
Gateway Lodge, Resort, Restaurant and
Spa - Romantic, rustic lodge originally built in 1934. Twenty-three
Jacuzzi fireside suites, ten intimate historic rooms and eight cottages. Also onsite are
meeting facilities, a full service bar, fine dining and spa services. Restaurant offers
five-course chef tasting upon request. Open all year. Come for a free tour of this
historic landmark. Only ¼ mile from the Cooksburg Bridge. 800-843-6862
www.gatewaylodge.com
Kalyumet Campground and Cabins –
located just minutes from Cook Forest State Park and the Clarion River, offers a variety of
amenities in a family atmosphere.
Campers can select between spacious shaded sites
with full hook-ups or primitive tent sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.
Campers looking for a relaxing get away in deluxe accommodations can stay in our luxury log
cabin. Featuring a scenic wooded view, 2 bedrooms, full bath and kitchen, this cabin is
sure to please even the most particular camper. Another perfect alternative for the
non-camper is to plan a stay in one of our motel-style rooms. No matter which style of
accommodations you choose, our guests have complete access to all campground facilities and
planned activities.
Everyone in the family will enjoy our super sized
heated pool with spray mushroom. Other on-site amenities include our new 18-hole
miniature golf course complete with a waterfall and fountain pond, convenience store,
“10*” rated restrooms with hot showers, laundry, ice, firewood, propane (bottled or
metered), playground and free WiFi. Our schedule of planned weekend activities is sure to
please everyone in the family. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Saturday evening popcorn
roast, wagon rides, fire truck rides, volleyball, horseshoes, basketball and more.
The enclosed pavilion with central fireplace is a
great location for club outings, family reunions or company picnics. The recreation/banquet
hall, with seating for 250, is the perfect setting for large group events such as banquets,
receptions, reunions, small trade shows and business meetings.
For more information, call 814-744-9622 or visit
us on-line at: www.kalyumet.com.
From Cooksburg, travel 3 miles north on Route 36,
turn left at Miola Road and continue for 2 miles to 8630 Miola Road. From I-80 Exit 62,
travel 11 ½ miles north taking Route 68E (Fifth Ave) to 8630 Miola Road.
MacBeth’s Cabins - have been a Cook
Forest fixture for generations. For over 70 years, visitors have chosen from nearly 30
cabins located on or overlooking the Clarion River. Heat, full baths, full kitchens, and
fireplaces are among the options available here.
A playground, laundry and game room, store, deli,
gift shop, gasoline, and propane facilities are included on site. Dozens of attractions
are minutes away! 814-744-8400 or 800-331-6319. Rt. 36, at the Cooksburg Bridge. Visit:
www.macbethscabins.com
Shiloh Resort and Mama Doe’s Restaurant
– Lodge or Inn has 17 rooms with bath. Five with Jacuzzi, fireplace, and
king beds. The other rooms have king or double beds with bath.
Also available are cabins, campgrounds and 3
shelters…one with separate bathroom and kitchen. Excellent for retreats, reunions,
weddings, etc. Open all year ‘round.
Shiloh sets back about 1000 feet off of Route 36
South, and is open to the public. Website:
www.shilohresort.net ; phone: 814-752-2361 Mama’s food is delicious.
Tuck’d Inn Farm...beyond the crest of the hill,
overlooking a pond, at the edge of Cook Forest State Park. This completely and thoughtfully
restored 1860’s farmhouse, which honors its history with the use of the original planking
and antique furniture, while providing contemporary amenities, is set amid 78 acres of fields
and woods. A secluded, serene spot for a quiet time of relaxation in the hot tub,
a romantic getaway weekend or a vacation filled with the many year-round recreational activities
of northwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit our web site:
www.tuckdinnfarm.com , e-mail us at:
tuckdinnfarm@aol.com or call us at: 814-927-7877.
ATTRACTIONS
Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry
– As the Oasis on I-80 and gateway to Cook Forest, Clarion offers the charms of
a small town with the amenities of a large city.
Tucked along the Clarion River, Clarion has many
great shops and businesses, attractions, breathtaking scenery and a rich history. Just a
few include: Downtown walking tour with 40 places of historical interest. Quaint Main
Street lined with old-fashioned street lamps and unique shops. The Farmers National Bank
Autumn Leaf Festival – an international award–winning, 9–day fall celebration
with music, food, carnival, arts and crafts show and various entertainments. Cook Forest
and Allegheny National Forest – two of the most beautiful state parks in the country,
–perfect for hiking, biking and river trails! Visit the Clarion Area Chamber of
Business & Industry online at www.clarionpa.com
or call 814-226-9161 to plan your next trip or to find out more about upcoming events.
Cook Forest Canoe Rentals offers four
trips along the scenic Clarion River. A 4-mile trip takes 1 to 1 ½ hours to complete,
while the 10-mile trip lasts 3 ½ hours and a 16-mile trip can be completed in 5-7 hours.
Two–day trips with overnight camping are popular and affordable. Prices
are based on two per canoe. Life jackets and transportation to launch site are included.
Enjoy an afternoon on the river. Group rates available. 814-744-8094.
Located on Route 36 at the Cooksburg bridge.
Second location: Route 899 at the bridge in Clarington.
Double Diamond Deer Ranch - The deer park
features about 20 white tail deer, with new fawns expected in June. There are white,
piebald, albino and brown deer. There are covered walkways so you may view the deer in any
kind of weather. Group tours and group rates are available. Low admission is good
all day, so you can come back at scheduled feeding times.
The gift shop features affordable handcrafts,
wildlife oriented gifts and toys.
The Buck Barn is located just off the gift shop.
It has over 100 wildlife taxidermy displays. “Everything from a mouse to a
moose.”
We now have two themed, 18-hole mini golf courses
– one with a Jurassic theme, and one with a western theme. First game $6.00, each
additional game $2.00
Bring your “dear family” to visit our
“deer family”. Open daily May 1st to December 1st, 10 AM to dusk.
814-752-6334. Visit on line
www.doublediamonddeerranch.com. Located 3 miles south of Cook Forest State Park.
The Farmers Inn features a unique petting
zoo, a full-service restaurant, bake shop, two gift shops, driving range and 3 mini-golf courses
all situated on a lovely farmland setting. Over 150 animals, domestic and exotic,
exhibited at the zoo. Live deer, bear and more.
Youngsters enjoy mini-golf and excellent ice cream
. Eat in or take-out. The restaurant features a salad bar, a weekend buffet, a full
menu with generous servings and mouth-watering desserts. The restaurant has an opening
to a country store and rocker-filled porch. Also visit the new ice cream parlor and bulk
food store.
See their line of Pennsylvania Amish-made
furniture and more! Check ad for seasonal hours. 814-752-2942. Two miles north of
Sigel, off Route 36 on Route 949. www.thefarmersinn.com
The Jefferson County History Center
featured exhibits: When Johnny Came Marching Home: depicts the ends of 3
wars; the Civil War, WWII, and Vietnam Conflict. Uniforms, clothing, photos, documents,
etc. show Jefferson Co. facing change from wartime to peacetime. And: Times of Sorrow
and Hope: photos taken in Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1946 by America’s greatest
photographers.
Also: Stuff and More Stuff:
Prehistoric Lithic Technology, Brookville: The County Seat, and exhibits on logging
and agriculture. A 15 minute sound and light show of The Bowdish Model Railroad run by The
Bowdish Volunteers entitled “The People of Jefferson County Celebrate” may
be viewed during hours, and on the first Friday of each month.
This center opened to the public March 26, 2004,
the 200th anniversary of the establishment of Jefferson County. Housed in the Nathan
Greene Edelblute Building (ca 1855 and 1875), they offer research facilities, small archive,
ten exhibit areas, a Lumber Heritage Region Visitor Center, and the History Center Shop, with
maps, books, and items by Jefferson Co. artists and crafters. They are located ½
block east of the Courthouse. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 12-5 pm, and Sun. 2-5pm.
Jefferson Co. Historical Society members admitted free. Adult non-members $3 and $2 for
children twelve and under.
Kalyumet Fore Fun – FUN is in store
for the whole family when you plan a visit to Cook Forest’s newest family attraction
– Kalyumet Fore Fun. Everyone in the family will enjoy playing a round or two of golf
on our beautifully landscaped 18-hole miniature golf course featuring a waterfall and fountain
pond. Afterwards, sit & relax while enjoying ice cream or a snack at our air
conditioned indoor fun center. The kids will have a blast playing the redemption games and
winning that special prize!
For more information, call 814-744-8768 or visit
us on-line at www.kalyumetforefun.com.
Kalyumet Fore Fun is conveniently located adjacent to Kalyumet Camping & Cabins.
The Pale Whale Canoe Fleet is the
premier livery in Cook Forest furnishing guests with Grumman Canoes, Kayaks, and hundreds
of single and double tubes. Located in the heart of Cook Forest on the beautiful, wild and
scenic Clarion River. The Clarion River is very clean. As you float you may see
numerous species of birds, fish and mammals. If you fish, there are many trout, smallmouth
bass and other species.
The Pale Whale has plenty of convenient parking
right on the property. There are clean, complete restrooms and a foot wash station.
Four neat changing rooms round out the facilities.
Adjoining The Pale Whale Canoes is a Café
with Hershey’s delicious premium ice cream, burgers, fries and snacks. Cooksburg Dry
Goods on the property has snacks and gifts.
www.cookriverside.com and
info@cookriverside.com or 800-680-0160.
The Verna Leath Sawmill Theatre is a
summer theatre located in Cook Forest State Park near the pool, with live performances on
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from June 2nd through September 17th. (Some
Wednesday performances also, see schedule for specific dates.) All productions are
performed by local artisan groups such as: Clarion University, Brookville Community
Theatre, Clarion Community Theatre, Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild, Knox Community Theatre,
North Clarion Players, MODEL Players and Reynoldsville Theatre Group. The scheduled
performances this year include musicals, comedies, dramas, and more. For a complete
theatre schedule, check The Artisan, visit our website at:
www.sawmill.org or contact us by phone at: 814-927-5275. Reservations
recommend.
RESTAURANTS
Cook Forest Country Inn – Come on
in!! Located just a short drive from Cook Forest on Forest Road, Cook Forest Country Inn
is a great place for Good Friends, Good Spirits and tons of Good Food!! All food is
homemade and you get generous portions. Specials are featured every weekend.
We’re even open for lunch every day.
If you are taking a class at the Sawmill Art Center, we’ll be glad to deliver your lunch
order to you.
Make a reservation for dinner before you enjoy a
performance at the Sawmill Theatre. After the show, take pleasure in a stay in one of our
comfortable rooms that will allow you to enjoy all of the natural beauty, activities, and events
around the Cook Forest area as well as the hospitality of the friendly people at the Inn.
Summer hours: Monday – Saturday 11 AM
to ? (kitchen closes around 9 PM daily), Sunday we feature a Breakfast Buffet 9 AM – 12:30
PM, and are open until ? (with the kitchen closing around 9 PM).
Visit our website at:
www.cookforestcountryinn.com or call
814-927-8925 for more information.
Cooksburg Café – If you love
Cook Forest, the Clarioin, River, Ice Cream, Hamburgers and more great treats, you’ll love
the Cooksburg Café. We are located in the Heart of Cook Forest on the banks of the
Wild and Scenic Clarion River on River Road, ¼ mile from Route 36.
We have over 28 flavors of hand packed Hershey’s
Premium Ice Cream in your choice of cake cone, sugar cone, waffle cone or dish. You may
take home a pint or quart to enjoy later. There are Sundaes, super Riverside Banana Splits
, and Milk Shakes. A special drink is the Swirl made with 100% frozen fruit juice.
It cools you down and is good for you too.
Our sandwiches are not prepared in advance, but
are custom made for you. There are over 19 different toppings for your burger or sandwich.
The “Bud VanDale Burger” has been acclaimed as the best! “
Smith’s all beef Hot Dogs”, fish, chicken, tuna, steak sandwiches or wraps are always
fresh and sooo good.
Side orders make your sandwich just that much
better. Our fresh hand cut French Fries or Curley Fries are a favorite. We have
salads, onion rings, pizza logs, chicken tenders, Hummus with pretzel chips and more. You
can relax at a table in our open-air court, under a canopy, a table in the trees, or along the
banks of the Clarion River. Hershey’s Premium Ice Cream is never as good as it is at
Cooksburg Café in the Heart of Cook Forest.
The Forest Nook – Serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner. All our meals are made from scratch using homemade recipes from
generations in Western Pennsylvania. Our outdoor dining welcomes you to relax in the forest
while we prepare a wonderful meal for your enjoyment. Going on a hike? Call and we
will prepare a picnic basket for you to take along. Special occasions? Reserve our
back deck for complete privacy and a special catered meal. Just want to sit by the
campfire? Call for a take out. You will love our pizza with homemade dough.
Attending a show at The Sawmill Theatre? Please make a reservation. We would not
want you to miss a moment of this special event.
We serve breakfast Friday,Saturday and Sunday
starting at 8:00 am. Come visit and enjoy.
The Forest Nook, 3121 Forest Road, Vowinckel, PA
16260. Call 814-927-5440 for reservations/take out. Visit our website at:
www.theforestnook.com and join us on Facebook unter
The Forest Nook Restaurant.
The Knotty Pines – You’ll find
something to fit everyone’s taste at The Knotty Pines, 2299 Route 36 (South of Leeper/
2 miles north of the bridge in Cook Forest State Park). Find your preference of style
Inside, Outside or Down Under. Inside, you will find a bar and
restaurant (smoking PERMITTED) with a menu that offers a wide variety of choices and specials
and...the best sandwiches, wings and pizza in the forest. Outside (Open Memorial Day
to Labor Day) you can check out the open air restaurant and Tiki bar. Sit outside and enjoy
the beauty of nature all around. Down Under, you will want check out The Down Under
Bar and Game Room. In addition to great food and legal beverages, you’ll find video
games, pool tables, music, and more. Throughout the complex, there are 6 big screen
TV’s, 3 bars, game room, great food, friends and more.
For your convenience, there is an ATM inside.
AND, The Knotty Pines is one of the few places around the area where most cell phones
actually get a signal. For information or reservations, call 814-744-8780. BRING IN
OUR AD FROM THIS PUBLICATION TO GET YOUR FIRST DRINK ON US!
MaMa Doe’s Restaurant –Located
at Shiloh Resort on Route 36 S. – 1000 off the main road – very secluded, very
romantic or fun, very serene. MaMa Doe has great food. Menu or buffet on weekends.
Open every day in season (May to November). Not open in winter except for retreats
or weddings.
Kids 4 and under eat free buffet. Try MaMa
Doe’s famous roast beef, and also her homemade pie!
People say they “can’t be explained
…must be experienced”. 814-752-2361.
Michelle’s Café is a unique
coffee shop and café located on Main Street, Clarion. Open 7 am weekdays and 8 am
Saturdays. We offer bagels, scones, sandwiches, soups, salads, gourmet coffee beans, and
teas. Michelle’s Café also offers the Italian experience with our
“Gelato” from Mulberry Street Creamery.
So if you’re scouring the hills of Clarion
in search of some culture or simply a neat place to hang-out, stop into Michelle’s
Café for some art, great food, free wireless and - of course – coffee. Located
downtown Clarion, 611 Main Street.&mbsp; Web site:
www.michellescafe.com. Call for hours
814-227-2688.
The Sawmill Restaurant is open daily
year-‘round from 7 am until midnight. Excellent soft-serve ice cream, confectioneries
and homemade desserts add the finishing touch to a full menu covering breakfast, dinners, and
sandwiches like the famous “Sawdustburger”.
Take out or dine in the expanded dining room.
Lottery tickets. Sunday papers. Cold beer to go. 814-744-8578.
Intersection of Routes 66 and 36 in Leeper, PA.
Sportsman’s Paradise – Come
see the new flavors of Sportsman’s Paradise – with a cozy dining room and superior
service, we will make you feel at home!!! Excellent food at excellent prices. Voted
best pasta, steaks, pizza and best prices in town.
Also comfortable sports bar atmosphere with WiFi!
Sportsman’s Paradise is located on Route 66
in Crown, PA. Forr more information, call 814-744-8722. COME EAT, DRINK AND PLAY!!!!
Trails End Restaurant: Good Friends…Good Food
…Good Times…Trails End offers a friendly atmosphere with fine dining done casually.
Whether you are in the mood for crab legs and prime rib or chicken wings and burgers,
Trails End has what you are craving. Our extensive menu features appetizers and snacks,
soups and salads, sandwich platters and baskets, as well as land, sea and pasta choices and
daily desserts. In addition to our dining room, you can enjoy outdoor seating on our
“Partners Patio” (weather permitting). Trails End also has a full bar with
domestic and imported beer, wines, and all legal cocktails.
Come have fun with our Karaoke Night held twice a
month – call for days.
Summer hours open noon daily – call for
winter hours.
Looking for great food with a side helping of fun
?? Make Trails End your destination – not just a stop along the way.
814-927-8400. http://cookforest.com/trailsend
Vince’s Tavern – Good Food
– Lousy Parking!!! Located on Route 66, ½ mile south of the intersection of
Rts. 36 and 66 in Leeper, PA. Our Made–To–Order Menu features soups, salads,
munchies, sandwiches, pizza, steaks, seafood, pasta and kid’s menu.
Our specials for dinner are: Pasta –
Tuesday, ** Big Ass Steaks/Biker Night – Wednesday, **Wings – Thursday, ** Seafood
– Friday, ** Steaks – Saturday. Only 5 miles from the heart of Cook Forest.
Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 11 AM to midnight. Sorry, no breakfast menu. Visit
us at www.vincestavern.com.
Phone 814-744-9960.
Reservations recommended on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday.
Vowinckel Hotel, Restaurant and Lounge
– Established in 1901, the Vowinckel Hotel still retains much of its “old-time charm
”. Located on Route 66 at the intersection of Cook Forest Road, the Vowinckel Hotel
offers you a step back to yesteryear.
The Vowinckel Hotel specializes in Italian/American
cuisine, with daily specials. Homemade pizza and rolls made daily as well as the best
wings around. You can choose to “eat-in” and relax in charming atmosphere, or
order from their “take-out” menu. Either way, you will enjoy delicious
food at reasonable prices. Daily specials include – Monday – BBQ Rigs, Tuesday
– Braccoli, Wednesday – Breaded Pork Chops, Thursday – Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo,
Friday – Seafood, Saturday – Prime Rib and Sunday – Stuffed Chicken Breast.
Enjoy watching your favorite sport while you dine
with our big flat screen TV’s in the restaurant or lounge.
Open Monday through Friday: 11 AM ‘til close;
Saturday and Sunday: Noon ‘til close. 814-927-6610. Check us out on the web
at: www.cookforest.com.
STORES & SPECIALTIES
Accidental Artist Boutique on Main Street
in Clarion is moving south! Denice Grubb, owner and designer of Accidental Artist Boutique,
and her husband, Dr. Ronald Grubb, and family are relocating to Florida’s Gulf Coast in July.
It has been a wonderful experience to have a business
in Clarion. We have grown so much in the past 8 years and now have an entire online store ‐
www.ScarfTubeDiva.com with free
shipping.
It has been an honor to meet so many wonderful
people over the years; many lasting friendships have been made. Nothing has made me
happier than to see my customers and friends leave my store with a smile and, often times, a hug!
Please wish us luck on our new journey and please visit us at our complete online store:
www.ScarfTubeDiva.com with
free shipping!
We also have a Facebook group, so feel free to
look us up and send us a message!
Briar Hill Rustic Furniture & Gift Shoppe
on Route 36, 4 miles north of Cooksburg bridge. We manufacture custom cedar log
furniture and deck railing. Stop by to see our displays and visit our Rustic Gift Shoppe.
Authentic Briar Hill Rustic Furniture will last you a lifetime. Visit our website at
: www.briarhillfurniture.com or
call us toll free at: 866-744-9913.
Campers Paradise Gift Shop and Outpost has
everything for your outdoor needs. Fishing licenses, live bait and tackle. Camping
equipment and RV supplies. Our gifts and souvenirs feature a unique selection of rustic
cabin accessories for every room in the house.
The Outpost also has groceries, ice, firewood and
propane by weight and metered for your motor home. 3 miles North of Sigel on Route 949.
814-752-2393.
Clarion Antique Mall Surprising real
treasures at the Clarion Antique Mall, located on Route 66 just 3 ½ miles north of
Interstate 80 exit 60 at the junction of Routes 66-North and 322. (Just a short drive south
of Cook Forest State Park.) We have everything from Civil War era to Elvis collectables.
Open daily 10 am – 5 pm, except major holidays. We also buy antiques…
one piece or entire estates. Call Ron & Carol Harris at 814-226-4420 or 814-223-4420.
Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry
– As the oasis on I-80 and gateway to Cook Forest, Clarion offers the charms of a
small town with the amenities of a large city.
Tucked along the Clarion River, Clarion has many
great shops and businesses, attractions, breathtaking scenery and a rich history. Just a
few include: *Downtown walking tour with 40 places of historical interest. *Quaint
Main Street lined with old-fashioned street lamps and unique shops. *The Farmers National
Bank Autumn Leaf Festival-an international award-winning 9-day fall celebration with music, food,
carnival, arts and crafts show and various entertainments. *Cook Forest and Allegheny
National Forest – two of the most beautiful state parks in the country – perfect for
hiking, biking and river trails! Visit the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry
online at www.clarionpa.com or call 814-226-9161 to plan
your next trip or to find out more about upcoming events.
Clarion River Outdoors – Feed the
fish in our pond. Purchase bait and fly–fishing supplies. Get all of your
hunting and camping supplies. Need to find where the good fishing spots are? Stop by
the store and our staff will help you with all your fishing and hunting questions. Located
2 miles North of Sigel on Route 949, 1 mile from Clear Creek State Park. 814-752-6005
The Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts Craft
Market offers a unique array of handcrafted items created by our many talented crafters.
Unleash your senses to see, feel and smell the wonderful qualities of the one-of-a-kind
“Cherry Collection” featuring fine handcrafted work by local artisans who specialize
in working with the wood of black cherry trees grown in western Pennsylvania…”The
Cherry Capital of the World”. You will also find other delicately hand carved wood
items, quilts, afghans, jewelry, homemade soaps and lotions, herbal remedies, and a whole lot
more. There’s something for everyone.
Visit us at the old-time Cook Forest Sawmill
building - renovated in 2008 - located in Cook Forest State Park between the pool and the
Sawmill Theatre. Open daily 10 am to 5 pm. You can find us on the web at:
www.sawmill.org or reach us at:
814-927-6655.
Cooksburg Dry Goods – A quaint log
cabin gift shop located in the heart of Cook Forest on the banks of the designated wild and
scenic Clarion River. Step inside to find a unique array of Carson Wind Chimes, nature
books, beautiful tapestries, pillows, table runners, wildlife figurines, pictures frames and
toys.
A specialty to Cook Forest is “Picnic Time”
, a wonderful line of back pack coolers and cozies for the ultimate hiking experience. We
also feature Christmas ornaments and décor, all in a forest theme. Also is our
extensive line of plush animals. We have all the wild animals of Cook Forest in plush.
Take home a forest keepsake.
Snacks and uncommon cold beverages here for your
pleasure. Located ¼ mile from the river bridge on River Road. 800-860-0160.
The Country Store is an authentic old-time
mercantile carrying a large selection of teas, spices, barrel candies, jellies, fudge, licorice
whips and penny candies in addition to Pennsylvania Dutch foods, stone-ground flour and leather
moccasins.
Fine giftwares include Fenton glass, jewelry,
candles, soaps, enamelware, T-shirts, handmade brooms and stuffed animals.
Enjoy a hand-dipped ice cream cone or barrel
pickle and play a game of checkers by the functional pot-bellied stove! 814-744-8530.
Rt. 66 near the Leeper intersection.
Countryside Crafts & Countryside Quilts
– In October of 1986, the 1895 two-story Victorian general store building was relocated
from its original location to Canoe Ripple Road, just ¼ mile off I-80, exit 53, Knox.
This is when our adventure began.
March of 1987 saw the opening of Countryside
Crafts and Countryside Quilts, offering the area a very unique country shopping experience.
It has been a great adventure of meeting many people, making lots of new friends and staying on
top of what is new and exciting in today’s market.
Countryside Crafts offers rooms of home décor,
gifts and ideas to make every home warm and comfortable in the country and primitive styles.
One room is ready for Christmas all year ‘round. Our women’s boutique
area is growing with purses, jewelry, scarves, jackets, French Dressing jeans and more. Baby
Lane consists of unique baby blankets, jackets, books and gifts.
Countryside Quilts offers thousands of bolts of
high quality, 100% cotton fabric, along with patterns, books and notions to delight the quilter.
Classes are available for the beginner to the more achieved quilter.
We pride ourselves in having the latest
merchandise being offered. We invite you to take time to come and browse leisurely through
our store. We are sure you will find it a pleasing experience. We are open Monday
through Saturday waiting to meet you and your friends. 814-797-2434
DMS Printing and Mailing on Rt. 322, near exit 70 of
Interstate 80. A full service printing company as well as a direct mailing facility, DMS
Printing and Mailing can handle all your printing needs from business cards, letterheads,
booklets, to that full-color gloss brochure.
The DMS direct mailing facility offers a business the
opportunity to do direct mail as advertising, or just to send out a message.
By providing printing and mailing of a product, they can offer the lowest
possible postage and printing costs available. Call 814-379-3901 or e-mail us at
dmsprinting@starband.net
Evergreen Mercantile and Cabins –
Come in and browse our country mercantile where you’ll find scented candles featuring
McCalls country canning candles, T-shirts, forest items, and so much more. You’ll
also find groceries, snacks, charcoal, pop, ice and camping items. Have a milkshake, some
hand dipped ice cream or delicious fudge. Enjoy a cappuccino or an old-fashioned root beer
and sit a spell on the front porch rockers. Come and stay in our new log cabins.
Located 2 miles south of the Cooksburg bridge on Route 36. Open 7 days a week, all year.
800-561-6463.
F.L. Crooks & Company – Crooks Clothing
Company – Family, Fashion, History, Community, Customer Dedication.
We are a specialty store; we send out our team of
buyers to scour the fashion markets. Hand–picking the best fromNoat, The North Face,
Ibex, Ugg Australia, Patagonia, Pandora, Haupt and more. We take our time with every
customer offering complimentary measurements, sizing and suggestions to craft the best outfit for
each person. We aren’t just another store looking to make our buck. Here at F.L.
Crooks & Company, your style, comfort and image are paramount. The only thing we
intend to steal here at F.L. Crooks is your loyalty, but we always promise to match it with
our dedication to serving you.
First United National Bank–First
United National Bank is a financially sound, full-service bank. We are an independent,
hometown bank locally owned and operated with strong community ties. Stop in at one of our
offices in Fryburg, New Bethlehem, Oil City, Franklin, Clarion or Cranberry and allow us to make
you one of our satisfied customers. ATM’s are located at each of our locations, as
well as in Tionesta.
First United National Bank is proud to offer a full
range of products, personal and business. We have checking, savings, certificates of
deposit, individual retirement accounts, and a full range of loan products. Contact us at
814-354-7311 or funb@venustel.com. Also, check out
our website at www.fun-bank.com.
Fryburg Old Treasures Depot – is
located in Fryburg, PA on Route 208 between Oil City and Clarion – just minutes off I-80
exit 60. Fryburg’s heritage dates back to the mid-1800’s and is named after its
sister city Fryburg, Germany. Our store covers 11,000 sq. ft. of display area with over
60 vendors. There is a large and ever-changing inventory, including antiques, primitives,
collectibles, glassware, jewelry, furniture, crafts and books. Open year ‘round.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Everyone
is welcome! 814-354-2288 e-mail:
service@fryburgdepot.com.
Fulmer House Books and Collectibles –
Looking for something spiffy? Then stop by Fulmer House Books & Collectibles and see
what we have to offer. From postcards to bottles, used books to local authors, teapots to
linens – the list goes on. Just one block off Main Street Clarion, we are easy to get
to and have three floors to explore. There is a great selection of used books for a rainy
day. Don't forget the Bargain Basement, an adventure in itself, with hidden treasures and
childhood memories. Check out our website at www.fulmerhousebooks.com. 814-226-5969
Heirloom Quilting and Antiques –
located at 1225 Route 36 North in Brookville (1.5 miles north of I-80 on the left). We
have quilting supplies, classes, books, patterns and more. There are almost 8,000 bolts of
fabric. With so much fabric, you must come in and see for yourself.
We have classes in quilting, embroidery, and
others with experience levels from beginner to advanced. E-mail us to sign up for our
newsletter. You’ll be notified of upcoming classes, sales and events. See our
website for downloadable class sign-up form.
For further information, see our website at:
www.heirloomquilting.com or call us at:
814-849-8739.
Leeper Market is the largest food market
in Northern Clarion County with a full line of groceries – produce, fresh meats, deli and
rotisserie meats, specializing in gourmet steaks and roasts cut to order. Featuring
Don’s Early American Sausage and smoked bacon and hams.
Leeper Market also carries lottery tickets, camp
supplies, ice and bait. UPS Pick-Up Service. Open Monday – Saturday 9-8 and
Sunday 9-5. Adjacent to the Market is a large outdoor flea market which is open every
Saturday and Sunday beginning in May through October, weather permitting. 814-744-8811.
6 miles North of Cook Forest on Rt. 36.
Intersection of Rts. 36 and 66 in Leeper.
The Nook Nacs – Local artist
specializes in beautiful hand–painted and hand–crafted treasures. You will find
hand–painted gourds, benches, stools and more. Many holiday items, jewelry, knit
scarves, sweaters and much more. Visit us at 3121 Forest Road, Vowinckel, PA 16260 (Next to
the Forest Nook Restaurant).
Once Again Consignment – Looking for
a great buy? Looking for hidden treasures? Come visit Once Again Consignment.
You never know just what you will find. Our inventory changes frequently, so you’ll
want to stop by often to see what’s new.
Do you have hidden treasures or are you cleaning
out your closets? Bring it in and we’ll help you sell it. You never know…
your “trash” may be someone else’s “treasure”.
From Cook Forest, take Route 36 North to Leeper.
Turn left onto Route 66 South. Follow to traffic light. Turn left onto Route
322 East. Once Again Consignment is located on Clarion River Hill beside Wolf’s Auto.
Hours: Monday – Wednesday 10 am to 5 pm, Friday 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday
10 am – 4 pm. (Closed Sunday.) For more information, contact us at: 814-226-7565.
Once Upon A Christmas – An
invitation is being extended to the 22nd annual holiday open house in Knox, Clarion County,
Pennsylvania. This quiet country community will be transformed into a holiday showcase of
gifts, foods and hospitality when it presents “Once Upon A Christmas”, November 18,
19 and 20, 2011.
What has become a tradition for many, “Once
Upon A Christmas” takes shoppers on a route through Knox and the surrounding countryside as
they look for the perfect holiday gift and heighten their holiday spirit. Large cheerful
snowmen will welcome you to the businesses, homes and non-profit organizations.
Everyone from the Knox community hopes you can
come and join in our version of a holiday open house. For all the information, go to
www.onceuponachristmas.info or call
814-797-2434. This project is aided through the PA Partners in the Arts, a local program of
PA Council on the Arts; PPA is brought to you by the Venango Center for Creative Development;
also the Clarion County Hotel Tax Program, PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau and the Clarion
County Commissioners. See you November 18, 19, and 20, 2011. Look for the snowmen.
Parker’s Indian Trading Post is home
to the area’s largest selection of authentic Native American merchandise as well as a
variety of American-made items. Shoppers find toys, blankets and pottery in addition to
T-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry (gold, silver and turquoise) and moccasins.
Pan for gems, semi-precious stones, fossils and
arrowheads at authentic prospector flumes. Candy, fudge and souvenirs also available.
814-752-2882.
Look for Yogi Bear, 1 mile south of Cooksburg Bridge.
Pickle Barrel – Something old,
something new, The Pickle Barrel has something just for you! Enjoy a stroll around the
shop taking in all of the gifts, crafts and antiques…from primitives to candles and
chocolates to fudge, curtains to linens, even handmade rugs – you’ll find all of this
and more…even pickles!
Located 1 ½ miles south of the Cooksburg
Bridge on Route 36, the Pickle Barrel is open daily May through the 1st weekend of November,
10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We’re easy to find, just look for the pickle barrel on our sign.
814-752-2455
The Simple Things of Cook Forest –
“Affordable Country Décor and More”. Stroll through our country store
and enjoy our scented candles and taste our gourmet dips. Mollie, our dog, will greet you
with a smile and a kiss. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will welcome and assist you in
finding the perfect gift or home accessory.&nbps; Choose from our antiques, handbags by Donna
Sharp, quilts, window treatments, candles by Our Own Candle Company and Thompson Candles, and so
much more for your country home.
You and your family can browse seven days a week
at the Clarion Mall location, and seasonally – May thru the end of October – at the
Cook Forest location. We are located 1 mile north of the Sawmill Arts Center on Forest Road
and next to Trails End Restaurant. Please call for hours 814-927-7887 or 814-226-4950
Slagle’s Homebrew Shop, LLC is now
in its seventh year of business at the corner of 3rd and Main Streets in Clarion. If you are
already a wine or beer maker, you will be able to find the supplies to make your next delicious
batch. If you have thought about getting started, stop in and talk with owner Terry Slagle.
Learn how inexpensive and easy it is to ferment your own high quality wine and beer.
Slagle’s is the area retailer for the
Winexpert products. These are award-winning wines that are easily made by anyone.
With over 100 different variatal kits available, there is a wine for every taste.
Vintner Harvest fruit wine products are in stock for those who prefer the taste of a
homemade berry wine.
With the new popularity of micro–brewed beer
, home brewing is gaining interest with beer lovers. Kits and ingredients are on the shelf
to duplicate your favorite style. Choose from stouts, porters, pale ales and many more.
With a low-cost beer making equipment kit and a little individualized instruction, you can
be brewing great tasting beers in no time.
Need a good smoke to compliment your homemade
beverage? Check out the selection of premium hand rolled cigars, pipes and tobacco.
Store hours are Tuesday and Thursday 12 – 5,
Wednesday and Friday 2 – 7, and Saturday 11-3. Closed Sunday and Monday.
814-227-2404
Uppers & Downers-–Located in the
heart of Clarion, you will find this one-of-a-kind boutique. Whether you are looking for
a special outfit, a hand-knit sweater, or the ideal accessory to add the perfect touch to any
ensemble, you will find what you are looking for at Uppers & Downers. You won’t
find the items in our selection in a department store. Our inventory features the
out-of-the ordinary, the unique, and those extra-special touches that create for you a wardrobe
like no other.
Uppers & Downers also carries a wide-range of
selections from the Vera Bradley lines. From lunch bags to totes, from coin purses and
checkbook covers to the ultimate handbag, from file folders to laptop carriers, and so much more
…you will find a variety of selections, colors and styles. If you are not familiar
with the Vera Bradley name, you’ll just have to stop in and see for yourself how pretty
and practical all of Vera Bradley’s merchandise is.
Uppers & Downers is located at 616 Main Street
in Clarion. There are regular store hours as well as times by appointment. 814-226-4780
The Woodcrafters – We are primitive,
unique, and quaintly nestled in a rustic woodland setting. For over 20 years we have
specialized in our own handmade country crafts of top quality. We’re housed in a
small hand built timber frame country store. You will find rustic log benches and twig
stands, beautiful and useful hand-woven rugs, candles, nature crafts from the surrounding
woodland, old country stuff, small antiques, bird houses and feeders.
Traveling from Cook Forest or Clear Creek State
Parks, we are a scenic 5-mile drive south of Sigel at 3675 on Route 949. Or from I-80,
exit 73 (Corsica) we are 3 miles north on Route 949.
Stop in and relax in the quiet friendly atmosphere
and enjoy our country crafts. See you soon! Open from mid-May thru October, 10 am
to 7 pm daily. Closed Sunday. 814-379-3394.
For additional information on facilities within
Cook Forest State Park, contact the park office at 814-744-8407 or write to PO Box 120, Cooksburg
, PA 16217 or e-mail cookforestsp@state.pa.us
