Fern Valley Cabin

01/14/2025

Snoowwww!!❄️☃️🎿🤗
Only 3 weekends left at our winter rates!
Regular season begins April 1 - book your fishing weekend now.🎣🐠🐟

11/27/2024

Need to relax after shopping or Christmasing?
Today only, we are adding an additional discount if you book today, and stay before April 30!😯
**See Comments**

10/30/2024

Winter discounts are posted!😁⛷🏂🛷❄️☃️
From December thru March (except NYE), our nightly rate will be reduced from $225 to $175!
We will be decorated for Christmas from December 1 - January 31🎄🎁
The cabin has forced air heat and a gas fireplace to combat the winter chill🪵🔥
Check VRBO and AirBnB for availability and booking⤵️
https://www.vrbo.com/3568863?dateless=true

airbnb.com/h/fernvalleycabin

09/29/2024

ALF is a little damp today, but it’s really only drizzling.
No lines for food or rides!🎡
Gyro salad, baklava & the BBQ place 👌🏼😋

09/19/2024

It’s Fall at the Cabin….and we got a shiny new grill to replace the old one that we received a couple of complaints about.🌻🍁🔥
Watch for our winter specials to be announced in the next couple of weeks!

08/24/2024

Jessica Specht and Tracy Downing Ammon you won the drawing for the 50% off nightly rate stay!👏🏼💥🌿
Message me for your next steps!😄

08/24/2024

I’ll be going live in about 10 minutes to draw the two winners!🌿

08/19/2024

‼️We have had an incredible first year - THANK YOU to everyone who chose to let us host your group’s visit to Cook Forest!🌲🍁

To celebrate, we are giving away TWO half price stays!*
For a chance to win, simply follow our page and share this post!🔄📲

The deadline is August 23 at 5:00pm, as that is our official anniversary….I will track everyone who shared and draw the winners live at noon on Saturday, August 24🗳️

*The winner will ‘inquire’ via VRBO or Airbnb, and will be given a 50% nightly discount…(unfortunately, we cannot adjust the booking platform’s fees). Stays must be completed by April 30, 2025.

08/19/2024

👀 We now have a defined parking area, and had the driveway smoothed out!🌿🚙🚗

07/17/2024

06/27/2024

This shot was at the 4-mile launch yesterday afternoon when the rain was just starting. We've seen improvement already to conditions. Let's hope it stays this way for a bit. Here are the daily stats:

Current Depth: 2.58'
Flow: 445 cfs
Morning Water Temp: 72
Minimum Age: 2 years old

We open at 9 am and will run these trips all day UNTIL the following times:

12pm: 10 mile Canoe or Kayak
2 pm: 4 mile 6-person River Raft or Tube
3 pm: 2.5 mile Tube
4 pm: 4 mile Canoe or Kayak

What does this mean? It means that we start at 9 am and run all these types of trips until the end times listed above. For example, we open at 9 am and run the 2.5-mile tube trip until 3 pm. You must be signed up and ready to depart on the van no later than that end time ... the earlier the better to avoid missing the trip you want. Remember, if we have a wait list for tubes this weekend, we only will do that for the 2.5 mile trip.

All equipment is first come first serve. We do not take reservations. All equipment must be returned to the dock by 6 pm. If you are coming with a group, please sign up together so you are in the same van. We will put in on a van in the order that you sign up.

For those not paddling with us, please be advised that the public parking lot/launch at the Old Park Office is still closed, so you must use the parking/river exit at Henry Run Day Use Area. You can get more information by calling the Park Office at 814-744-8407.

Please remember that alcohol is prohibited in Cook Forest State Park which includes the river.

See our website at PaleWhaleCanoeFleet.com for a full description of our trips, pricing, and more information about the equipment and FAQs. We are open daily as long as conditions permit.

Signed,
Mr. Pale Whale

06/17/2024

Spring updates at the Cabin-
🌺So far, the deer-proof flowers are blooming
🐶We added a gate to keep those muddy paws on the porch or in the mudroom
🧳We bought you luggage racks to keep your bags off the floor
🚰Not really exciting, but a shiny new sink and faucet

Next up - fresh driveway gravel and expanded parking area!

Oh….there is one weekend left available, but weekdays are DISCOUNTED through August!!
Find us on VRBO or Airbnb ⤵️
https://www.airbnb.com/hosting/listings/editor/958865448785240503/details/custom-link

04/22/2024

Spring is near - really, it is! 🌷🪻
We are grateful to be booked most of the weekends this summer and fall already, but there are many weekdays still available. Let us host your group as you enjoy local shopping, dining, kayaking or hiking.
🌿🪵

Fern Valley Cabin

02/19/2024

Thinking about a spring hike through the Forest?
Take Phil's prediction and book a stay in March or April...late spring and summer weekends are filling up...don't miss out in 2024.🌿
‼️If you book for March 1-2, you can add February 29 for just $29‼️
Someone already thought ahead and booked up for NEXT Groundhog's Day!👏

01/15/2024

All ready to host - whether you’re snowmobiling, cross country skiing, hiking, or just want to stay inside and enjoy the warmth from the fireplace (we also have a regular furnace), we have a few weekends left in January and February. ⛷️🛷🥌☃️