Actually, it’s beautiful. Like, kingdom of fairies beautiful. Much more beautiful than my photography can show!
Here, tree roots have a proclivity for growing out across the surface rather than down into the ground.
Bog Lavender looks like its fragrant namesake, but doesn't smell like it. It's an endangered species, so I didn't test that out.
The bottom of the bog is 57 feet down, so this boardwalk floats. The state National Guard flew prefabricated sections of it in by helicopter.
The pitcher plant is one of several carnivorous plants in the bog. It's not the best photo, but the red plant in the center is a pitcher.
A thick layer of sphagnum forms the surface of the bog, and gives other plants a foothold. Here, our guide Darryl is pointing out another carnivorous plant, the sundew.
The bog's surface rolls and wrinkles due to tree roots spreading across the surface, as well as the fact that the whole thing is fluid.
The boardwalk comes to an end at Cranberry Creek, which runs through the middle of the bog. Otters often visit the boardwalk.
Yes, that's exactly what it looks like. Otter poop.
Our guide said this type of fungus is often found carved, painted and varnished in souvenir shops. I think it must be more attractive on the tree.
This immature red salamander breathes through its skin! As bright red as it is, it was actually hard to see on the forest floor among all the decaying leaves.
The tour of the bog was a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. It actually rained on and off throughout our time there, but it didn’t diminish my enjoyment at all.
Adam was pretty engaged with peoplewatching, and David thought the facts about the local flora were really interesting. I’m always fascinated by local geology. So, the whole family was entertained.
Wow. That’s pretty cool. Sounds beautiful, in a weird way.