No matter the time of year, one of the best ways to truly appreciate New Hampshire is by getting outside and breathing in the fresh air. You don't need to tackle a 14,000-foot peak to do it. In fact, if appreciating the nature of the state depended on that kind of effort, there's a good chance we'd never even try! That's why we love how simple it can be to get outside and simply take a walk, enjoy a stroll, or even just take a deep breath in the woods. If that's the kind of effort you prefer, try out this boardwalk trail through a bog. It's beautiful, fun and offers some great forest views.
The Quincy Bog Natural Area in Rumney offers a place to take in the beauty of a New Hampshire wetlands landscape, while bringing out the explorer inside.
The bog area offers lots of different wildlife and plants. In fact, there are more than 120 species of wildflowers, 150 species of birds and 26 different species of trees. And that's just a sampling of the diversity you'll find here.
Throughout the bog area, visitors will be able to take in the change of seasons, which is a huge reason why we love to visit in the fall. And the best way to explore is by setting off on the Joe Kent Trail which makes its way around the area for about 1.3-miles.
There are lots of waterways to see here, too.
Including a beautiful, serene pond.
But our favorite feature of this trail is the boardwalk that runs throughout the bog area.
Meticulously maintained by volunteers, this boardwalk trail allows visitors the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the bog.
In some areas, you'll want to make sure your footing is solid since one false step could see you in the water!
But mostly, things here are simple and relaxing.
The loop, which allows dogs, is easy to follow since it begins and ends at the parking area.
So, tie on your shoes and head out into the great outdoors for a wonderful way to explore New Hampshire without scaling a mountain.
The Quincy Bog Natural Area can be visited year-round. Parking and admission are both free, making this a nice affordable way to enjoy the state. You can learn more about it here. You can also check out more photos and the latest news by checking out their Facebook page.
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