Cowles Bog, Protected wetland area in Indiana Dunes National Park, United States.
The 4.7-mile trail system winds through multiple habitats including ponds, marshes, swamps, black oak savannas, and beaches along Lake Michigan.
Henry Chandler Cowles conducted foundational research on plant succession in this area during the early 1900s, establishing the basis for North American plant ecology.
The wetland complex functions as an educational center where researchers and students examine ecological patterns and document environmental changes over time.
Visitors can access the trail system from two parking locations on North Mineral Springs Road, with the main route to Lake Michigan covering 1.7 miles.
The wetland houses over 1,100 flowering plant species and provides nesting grounds for Sandhill Cranes, Great Egrets, and Screech Owls.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 41.63750,-87.09220
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:13
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