Volo Bog

Before moving to China, I was intent on visiting as many of the local sites around the Chicago area that I could because of the uncertainty of when I would be back. There are so many places in Chicago and the surrounding areas to visit that I still haven't seen much of it after living in the suburbs for seven years. Over the summer I made every effort to check at least a few more off my list. One of those was almost in my own backyard, the Volo Bog. 

A bog is a natural water area where plants grow and wildlife lives. Just like the Auto Museum, I'd heard so much about the bog and I was eager to check it out.  The bog is set back slightly from the nearest highway. Although there is a little development around it, the bog remains a peaceful and quiet area to enjoy nature.  

There are two paths, one that circles a small water area and another longer path that crosses through the bog and into the surrounding wooded area. At several points during my walk I had to cross over paths with bridges that floated directly on the water. I'm glad I took the time to visit, my only regret is that I didn't visit sooner so I could have taken advantage of such a great nature hike so close to home.  

Do you have a nature area where you live that's great for hiking or spending the day outdoors?