Hidden Paradise – Alpine Bog Walk

My town has a little secret.  It is home to a very rare thing.

Alpine Bog Walk Wet Enchanted ForestR

It’s an enchanted place.  You can imagine fairies and sprites in the dappled sunlight.

Alpine Bog Walk Fallen TreeR

Or, you can look for the real life endangered species in this rare Alpine Bog Boardwalk.  There are 17 of them here.  Right in my backyard.

Alpine Bog Wet End

Be prepared for wet feet!  Sometimes the bog tries to take over the trail.

Alpine Bog Walk Bog Viewr

My favorite part is when the trees fall back and you’re suddenly in a sunny, stunning clearing.

The boardwalk was built, and then rebuilt, by volunteers decades ago.

Alpine Bog Walk The Dry OpenRPonkapoag Board Walkr

And this is the prize for making it to the end of the boardwalk.

Alpine Bog Walk The End

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