Laurel Summit State Park Spruce Flats Bog

Spruce Flats Bog is notable not only for its beauty but also for its rarity. Located at an elevation of 2,700 feet atop Laurel Summit, this bog isn’t actually the result of glaciers (as most bogs are). Instead, it appears to be a natural depression in the rocks caused by years of weather changes that allowed the bog to form. In the early 20th century, this land was actually tree-covered. Like most of Pennsylvania, the area was clearcut by loggers during this time. While most of the area forests grew back, this area returned to its natural state as a bog.
Today, the 28-acre bog is an incredible spot to see as it’s filled with a variety of unique plants, including peat moss, St. John’s Wort, and other botanical specimens that are rarely found in Pennsylvania.
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[@thepawanderer]

enjoy the little video in another nice park and please hit that like button, thank you.

[@joeymalenich7096]

Gotta love the woods when it's nice

[@rubirosasarte8198]

That was a long walk thru the nice trail, you're truly a legit hiker😄, pretty indeed forest so quiet & peaceful, it refreshes the mind, so as always grateful for the shared information on the leaves as compass for wind☝️

[@thepawanderer]

Thank you for always watching 👀 and your comments appreciate it, it definitely was a peaceful place

[@wanderingoutyonder]

We LOVED LOVED LOVED this area - that bog was super cool to see!!

[@thepawanderer]

Yes it is definitely a beautiful place, that whole area and forest is beautiful

[@hikingoutdoorfamily]

So neat. I did not expect to see a bog in that section of the park. Loved how it had boardwalk trails.

[@thepawanderer]

It's a beautiful forest and park

[@adventureswithnubby]

Such a nice place.

[@thepawanderer]

So much to do and see in Forbes state forest

[@donnabrooks3223]

We do live in a beautiful part of the world.

[@thepawanderer]

some spots for sure

[@Anna-br8oz]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@thepawanderer]

Thank you

[@EfrelOtic]

❤

[@thepawanderer]

Thank you

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

Stay away from the bog at night, beware of the moon 🌙 lol

[@thepawanderer]

Lol