Orono Bog
The Orono Bog Boardwalk crossing the bog
Orono Bog Boardwalk
Map showing location of the Orono Bog in Maine
Map showing location of the Orono Bog in Maine
LocationPenobscot County, Maine, United States
Nearest cityBangor, ME
Coordinates44°52′09″N 68°43′32″W / 44.86907°N 68.725668°W / 44.86907; -68.725668
Area600 acres (240 ha)
Designated1973
Administered byUniversity of Maine/City of Bangor
WebsiteOfficial website

The Orono Bog is a bog that covers 600 acres (240 ha) and is part of the Caribou Bog complex in Penobscot County, Maine. The bog is known for the Orono Bog Boardwalk, which is a 4,200 feet (1,300 m) long boardwalk open to public use. The bog is in both the city of Bangor and the town of Orono. The bog is also partially protected as part of both the Bangor City Forest and land owned by the University of Maine. Orono Bog became a National Natural Landmark in 1973.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Orono Bog Boardwalk". Orono Bog Boardwalk. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  2. ^ "Boardwalk". Bangor City Forest. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  3. ^ "The Orono Bog". Visiting Maine Wetlands. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  4. ^ "Orono Bog". National Park Service. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Caribou Bog Wetland Complex" (PDF). Maine Department of Conservation. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  6. ^ Swartz, Brian (July 13, 2012). "Explore the Orono Bog on 4,200-foot boardwalk". Bangor Daily News.
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