News - November 14, 2005
Hard to believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Check our homepage for links to details on the upcoming Snowman in the Forest contest. Also, we've got photos from the 2005 MS Bike Tour.

News - September 15, 2005
Our calendar has a bunch of updates worth checking out. Another thing definitely worth checking out is our newest sponsor, Merry Men of the Mountains. You can find a link to their new web site and their phone number in our business directory. THIS WEEKEND IS THE MS RIVER RIDE!

News - September 7, 2005 - MS Bike Ride Announcement
The National MS Bike Tour Comes to Cook Forest! Have fun in the great outdoors and help end the devastating effects of MS. Participate in the 2005 MS Cook Forest River Ride Bike Tour on Saturday, September 17th 2005 and help the Allegheny District Chapter of the National MS Society raise funds for the 4,900 local residents living with MS. The Cook Forest River Ride is a one-day bike tour that takes cyclists on a gently rolling 40-mile loop along the Clarion River highlighting the beauty of Clarion County's Cook Forest State Park.  It's a fun, fitness filled day for cyclists of all levels.  It's a family friendly ride - no one is required to pedal the entire 40 miles. Prizes will be awarded for money raised, and rest stops will provide refreshments. Despite last year's visit from Hurricane Ivan, which left the River Road under water, we were still able to raise $29,000. We hope for better weather and a larger turnout this year! Special events coordinator Joel Halapin is particularly excited about this year's tour. "If a person only rides in one bike tour all year, ours is the one in which to participate...the volunteers will make sure you have an absolutely awesome ride, understand a little more about MS, and you will feel totally exceptional by the time you finish the tour." For more information on the MS 150 Bike Tour, call Joel Halapin at 412-261-6347 or visit http://www.cookforest.com/msbiketour/

News - July 28, 2005 - MS Bike Ride
Big news! Info on the 2005 Cook Forest River Ride, which benefits the National MS Society, is now available on our site. Visit the home page for links to find out how to sign up, what this year's prizes are, etc. plus tips on training and fundraising, and FAQs. Or go to http://www.cookforest.com/msbiketour/ You can also see photos from last year's event. Hope to see YOU on the Ride!

News - July 18, 2005
First, we've updated the Calendar of Events, so be sure to check for new activities. And don't forget, last week we posted a bunch of GREAT photos from the French and Indian War Encampment. Also, we just added two new articles to the site: "Of Bike and Bear..." and "Salamanders of PA." Click on the Articles link on any page for a complete list of reading materials. Finally, if you didn't get a message from us last week, OR if you got it twice - we apologize. Software bug - should be fixed now.

News - May 31, 2005
Hope you had a great Memorial Day holiday! We have a few announcements for you. First, don't forget to make your plans to attend the Cook Forest French and Indian War Encampment. Our home page has a link to all the info. Also, we've added dozens of new entries to our Calendar of Events, so be sure to check it out. Finally, we'd like to welcome two new sponsors: Laurel Oaks Cabins and Stitt's Nursery and Landscaping. You can find their information in our Business Directory.

News - May 5, 2005
Check our home page for a link to updated information regarding the upcoming French and Indian War Encampment. Also, Cook Forest Online would like to welcome our newest sponsor, Pheasant Roost Cabin. Visit the Business Directory for links and phone numbers for all of our sponsors.

News - April 16, 2005
First, results and photos are in from the recently held Cook Forest Half Marathon - you'll find a link right on our home page. Also, we've added many new items to our calendar of events. Finally, we'd like to welcome our newest sponsor, Shamrock Woods Lodge, and welcome back other sponsors for this season including Jesse's Dream Park, Beverly's This and That, Forest Emporium, and Cook Forest Fun Park. Visit the Business Directory for links and phone numbers.

News - March 31, 2005
Lots of new stuff to report! Check for more calendar updates, to start with. Two new items from our friends at the State Park - a notice about openings for Ridge Camp volunteers, and the upcoming Audubon PA Birder's Workshop. Also, we've posted an article titled First Aid in the Forest, which will give you some tips on how to pack a useful first aid kit. Links to all this stuff are right on the home page.