Clarion
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Clarion
Locals say the PA Wilds
Where the rivers run clear and the forests stand deep.
Deep forest greenGolden yellowRiver teal
Welcome to the PA Wilds, where the woods are deep and the neighbors are friendlier than the weather. Whether you're here for the maple syrup, the deer season, or just a quiet paddle on the Clarion, you'll find a place that feels like home. Pull up a chair at a fire hall dinner and say hi.
Clubs for Clarion
No clubs for Clarion yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Clarion. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Clarion. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Cook Forest State Park National Natural Landmark with old-growth hemlock and white pine, the Forest Cathedral.
- Clarion River National Wild and Scenic River popular for canoeing and fishing.
- Clear Creek State Park Forested park with hiking trails and camping along Clear Creek.
- Clarion County Courthouse Victorian-era courthouse in the center of Clarion town.
- Deer Creek Covered Bridge One of several historic covered bridges in the county.
- Tionesta Lake US Army Corps reservoir with fishing, boating, and a beach.
- Outdoors Canoe or kayak the Clarion River
- Outdoors Hike Cook Forest
- With kids Swim and picnic at Tionesta Lake
- With kids Explore Cook Forest's fire towers
- Evenings Fire hall dances
- Evenings Small-town bars
- Locals love Hunting camps
- Locals love Fire halls
Through the year
- Autumn Leaf Festival October Clarion's big October festival with parades, food, and craft vendors.
- Clarion County Fair July Classic county fair with livestock, rides, and demolition derby.
- Forest County Fair August Smaller fair in Marienville with local exhibits and tractor pulls.
- Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment Summer Living history reenactment at Cook Forest State Park.
- Maple Weekend March Sugarhouses across the region open for tours and syrup tastings.
The PA Wilds has four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and mild, pleasant summers. The best times to be out are late spring through early fall, and especially during the autumn foliage. Best: Fall foliage in October and spring maple season in March are stunning, but summer offers warm, mild days perfect for the river.
Talk like a local
- “Camp”
- A cabin or cottage, often used for hunting.
- “Crick”
- A small stream or creek.
Getaways
- Oil City Historic oil boom town with the Venango Museum and riverfront.
- Punxsutawney Home of Punxsutawney Phil and Gobbler's Knob.
- Warren Gateway to Allegheny National Forest and Kinzua Dam.
- St. Marys Bavarian heritage, breweries, and the Elk Country Visitor Center.
Local flavour
Teams
- PennWest Clarion Golden Eagles NCAA Division II
Also rooting for Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Penn State Nittany Lions
Eat and drink
- Pierogies Eastern European heritage
- Haluski Eastern European heritage
- Kielbasa Eastern European heritage
- Maple syrup Forest County maple producers
- Whoopie pies Pennsylvania Dutch influence
Where people go
- Hunting camps Rural tradition
- Fire halls Community events and fundraisers
- County fairs Annual gatherings
- Small-town diners Local eateries
- Covered bridges Historic landmarks
- State parks Cook Forest and others
- Maple syrup sugarhouses Seasonal production
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Clarion and Forest counties, PA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.