For a view from the treetops, head to the eastern edge of the park, where the Cook Forest Fire Tower rises 80 feet (and 108 steep stairs) into the air. On a clear day, the tower, built in 1929 and ...

You know that feeling when you walk into a cathedral and suddenly feel tiny? Cook Forest State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania does that to you, except instead of stone arches, you're surrounded by ...

If you’re looking for a different kind of outdoor winter adventure, you’ll find one on Feb. 23 at Cook Forest State Park. An Otter Watch driving tour is set for 7:30-11:30 a.m. that day along the ...

Knowing the difference between a camper cabin and an amenity-filled full-service cabin can help you choose between sort-of roughing it and really roughing it. * In general, full-service cabins, such ...

Western Pennsylvania is home to dozens of fantastic state parks. Some of these, like Presque Isle State Park and Ohiopyle State Park are known to many travelers. However, many others are underrated ...