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The PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau offers many different publications to help you plan your trip to the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors region. Download and view each of our popular guides or fill out the information below and receive a copy of your own.

Adventure Guide

The 2024 Adventure Guide is an adventure planner full of a variety of information, it is a complete directory to lodging, dining, attractions, recreational opportunities and more in Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region.

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Cook Forest Vacation Bureau Guide

Stay current with events and happenings in our region! Each month, receive an email filled with specials and discounts, popular activities, and must-see attractions.

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Elk Viewing

The quintessential guide to viewing elk in Pennsylvania’s “Elk Country.” This guide includes history of the elk herd, tips for viewing elk, maps, and more.

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Elk County Trail Map

A complete guide to miles of trails in Elk County. Includes hiking, biking, ATV, equestrian, and water trails. View online or request a copy below.

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Elk and Eagle Watching Guide

The guide features descriptions and GPS coordinates for 18 elk viewing locations and 9 eagle watching hotspots throughout the county.

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Fishing and Kayaking Guide

This brochure is an informative and useful resource guide to fishing and kayaking opportunities in Cameron, Elk, and Forest Counties. It features streams, rivers, and lakes along with approved trout waters and boat/kayak/canoe launches.

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Clarion River Water Trail - Upper Section

Water trails are recreational waterways containing access points along with day-use and camping sites for the boating public.

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Clarion River Water Trail - Middle Section

Water trails are recreational waterways containing access points along with day-use and camping sites for the boating public.

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ANF ATV/OHM Trails

There are many miles of ATV and OHM trails throughout the Allegheny National Forest.

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Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail

53-mile trail through the 200,000-acre Elk State Forest with two loops for shorter rides. Trailhead is off Hicks Run Road (near Route 555).

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Elk County Wayfinding Map

The new Elk County Wayfinding map will help visitors navigate throughout the county. It features maps of Benezette/Weedville, Johnsonburg, Ridgway, and St. Marys, a large map of Elk County, attractions, and events.

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Clarion-Little Toby Trail

18-mile crushed-limestone rail-trail along Little Toby Creek and Clarion River from Brockway to Ridgway for hiking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing with ghost towns and swinging bridge.

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St Marys Historic Walking Tour

A Self-guided walking tour in St Marys Pa.

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Ridgway "Lily of the Valley" Walking Tour

Admire the historic architecture of homes, businesses, and churches built from 1855 on with a self-guided walking tour.

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Hunter Run Trail System

Well-marked nested loop trail system with small and large loops for hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, bird watching, geocaching, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hunting.

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Little Toby Water Trail

From its genesis near the small town of Kersey in south-central Elk County, the Little Toby Creek cuts through a beautiful valley lined with hardwood forests. As it works its way southwest and slowly begins to widen, it approaches Brockway, then turns north toward the Clarion River.

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Sinnemahoning Water Trail

Paddlers can enjoy more than 75 miles to explore through picturesque landscapes in heart of Pennsylvania’s Wild Elk Country. In the town of Driftwood, the Bennett Branch and Driftwood Branch converge to form the mighty Sinnemahoning Creek which is famous for outstanding paddling and fishing opportunities.

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