The 100-acre Brown's Lake Bog feels primordial, with its fern-carpeted lowland forest and surrounding oak-studded glacial hills. Designated a National Natural Landmark, the focal point of the preserve is its floating bog home to the rare and whimsical buckbean, pitcher plant, cottongrass and many more. All told, the preserve is home to more than 20 rare plants.  Activities include hiking, wildlife watching, volunteer opportunities (contact [email protected]).  Open year-round, dawn to dusk.

LOCATION:

Brown Road

Shreve, OH  44676

TRAILS:

Length: .75 miles (.25-mile boardwalk and .5-mile loop trail)

Difficulty: Boardwalk - EASY. Loop trail - MODERATE.

DIRECTIONS:

From Wooster:

Travel State Route 3 south past the intersection of U.S. 30. Turn south onto Elyria Road. Follow Elyria Road south for three miles, then turn west on Brown Road.  Park on the south side of the road.