Orono Bog, National Natural Landmark in Bangor Forest, Maine, US.
The Orono Bog features a one-mile boardwalk loop that crosses diverse vegetation zones from forested wetlands to an open peat moss center.
The boardwalk project began in 2003 through a partnership between the University of Maine, the City of Bangor, and the Orono Land Trust.
Educational signs throughout the path inform visitors about the northern sphagnum bog ecosystem, plant species, and local wildlife populations.
The wheelchair-accessible boardwalk includes benches every 200 feet and remains open from spring until November 30, with seasonal guided nature walks.
The bog formed in a glacial depression and now functions as a natural laboratory for studying peatland environments and carbon sequestration.
Location: Maine
GPS coordinates: 44.86910,-68.72570
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:02
Maine offers coastal areas, forest landscapes and many historic sites. The region extends from the Atlantic Ocean to wooded mountains inland. Visitors find state parks like Baxter and Acadia, which provide opportunities for hiking and observing wildlife. The coast is lined with lighthouses, including Pemaquid Point and West Quoddy Head. Islands such as Monhegan and Peaks Island lie offshore. Waterfalls like Screw Auger Falls and Angel Falls draw hikers. Lakes such as Moosehead Lake attract people in warmer months. Old military structures like Fort Gorges remain from earlier centuries. Trails lead through areas like Gulf Hagas and Vaughan Woods. The landscape includes beaches at Roque Bluffs and Reid State Park, where sand meets the ocean. Mountain trails at Tumbledown offer views of surrounding valleys. The Carriage Roads on Mount Desert Island provide paths through forests and along lakeshores. Nature areas like Orono Bog Boardwalk allow close views of wetland plants. These places show the variety of terrain Maine contains, from rocky shores to inland wilderness.
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