Fair Winds in the Forest Cabins & Lodge

We will be opening for the season Friday. April 16. Weekends only till Mothers Day. Restaurant open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8-8. All other buildings open 11...-7. Animals may not be open till later, due to the nights still being to cold for them. It was a long winter, looking forward to seeing everyone. Also we are still hiring for the season. Call 814-752-2942 for application. See more

Did you know that black bears can feed up to 20 hours a day in the fall preparing for winter denning? Black bears enter hibernation in late fall, with pregnant ...females being the first to enter dens, usually in mid to late November. Onset of hibernation can vary from year to year depending on the availability of fall foods, with poor food years resulting in earlier denning. While many people think of caves, bears rarely use caves for winter denning. A winter den can be a hollow tree, under the roots of fallen trees, or even just a depression on the ground. Bears line their dens with bark, grass, and leaves. Pregnant females den alone and give birth while hibernating in the den. Hibernation in bears more closely resembles resting than the deep torpor of other species. During hibernation, bears are alert and capable of fleeing or defending the den. Bears do not eat, drink, urinate, or defecate while dormant. In fact, on warm winter days, bears may emerge and wander nearby. Watch the Pennsylvania black bear den cam LIVE, brought to you by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and @HDonTap, from a den in Monroe County now https://bit.ly/36IESYu.

If you would like to win this 58 inch snowman from our Cooksburg Dry Goods Gift Shoppe, please click on the link below to find out how!

Want to rent ice skates, cross country skis, or snowshoes this winter in Cook Forest? We are open daily at 9 am. All rentals must be returned by close of busine...ss. Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm Friday: 9 am to 7 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm PA DCNR Winter Report: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StatePa/WinterReport//default.aspx Google Maps Directions to the Ice Skating Pond: https://goo.gl/maps/nfK96LvWSGZTdLAV9

Happy Thanksgiving from Cook Forest! From our picnic table to yours ... wishing you all a blessed day!! Signed, Mr. Pale Whale

Whether you are fishing, hiking, or birding on state game lands this fall, make sure you are seen by wearing orange! Earlier this year, Pennsylvania Board of C...ommissioners adopted new regulations to require nonhunters to wear at least 250 square inches of fluorescent orange clothing, collectively on the head, chest, and back, visible from 360 degrees, when visiting state game lands. According to regulation, State Game Land’s visitors must meet the fluorescent orange requirements from November 15 to December 15, 2020 but is recommended anytime during open hunting seasons. This includes Sunday, Nov. 22 which is open for bear hunting during the statewide general bear season, and Sunday, Nov. 29 which is open for deer hunting during the firearms deer season. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2IO2WQd.

Come out and see the animals one more time before we close for the season. Only 2 more weekends to see the animals. The zoo will close for the season on Novembe...r 1st. Because of colder weather we have put some of the animals inside so they can be warm. Zoo admission for the remainder of the season is: $5 for adults , and free to kids 12 and under. Zoo is open 11-7. November 6 and 7 will be our sale in the Bulk Store and Gift Shop. Restaurant will be open with a limited menu. Open 9-5 both days. We will then close all buildings for the season.

Open tonight 4-9! Our new heater is sure toasty! Try a hot Carmel apple cider!

Good morning Pale Whalers! Though we've been closed due to low and cold conditions, we're still taking pictures around Cook Forest. Hope you enjoy this little c...ompilation from the last couple weeks. Unfortunately when you expand the video, it gets blurry for some reason so I'll post them in an album as well. Have a great day! Signed, Mr. Pale Whale

Take a ride and see the leaves! We are open 11:30 to 9....having a fall craft open house.....assorted bake goods...peanut fudge, lattes, cinnamon rolls...