Forest

Nestled between two federally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers, with nearly 50 percent of its land mass a part of the Allegheny National Forest and hosting Cook Forest State Park, Forest County is one of Pennsylvania's best-kept secrets. Referred to as "the Natural Escape," the County offers limitless opportunities to escape the hustle and bustle of the workaday world.

You can literally feel the stress and pressure melt away as you enter Forest County and become enamored with its pristine beauty. Whether your visit involves sporting activities, recreation, shopping, or just plain relaxing, you'll find that once you've "escaped," you might not want to return home.

Whatever your outdoor activity, Forest County has it all! There are numerous recreational opportunities spanning all seasons and levels of activity, ranging from birdwatching to snowmobile racing. If the great outdoors is the key to your relaxation, come and rejuvenate in Forest County.

The air is crisp and fresh. Trout-filled streams ripple through towering forests. Wildlife and game forage in the underbrush. After a golden sun sinks below the horizon of the rounded hills, the blackness of night is broken by twinkling pinpoints of starlight or the glow of a crackling campfire.

This is the lure of Forest County. Each year, countless visitors are drawn here for a "Natural Escape" vacation experience. The area's rich natural resources offer four full seasons of outdoor recreation for individuals or families.