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Volo Bog State Natural Area

28478 West Brandenburg Road Ingleside, IL 60041

Phone: 815.344.1294

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Please see their website for details: https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.volobog.html

If you're looking for a truly unique outdoor adventure, head for Volo Bog State Natural Area in northeastern Illinois. Just 45 miles northwest of Chicago in Lake County, this natural area contains Volo Bog, the only "quaking" bog in Illinois to have an open water center. Interpretive Programs for the public and groups, hiking trails, floating boardwalks, bird watching, cross-country skiing, wetlands, prairie restorations, woodlands, visitor center.

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Events

Sep. 26 - Nov. 1
Weekend Tours of Volo Bog
09/26/26 - 11/01/26
Join year-round guided boardwalk tours at Volo Bog State Natural Area, offe...
Oct. 13
Fall Forest Bathing Walk at Volo Bog State Natural Area
10/13/26
Gayle Byck, a certified forest therapy guide, will lead a peaceful and rest...
Oct. 23
Raptor Presentation and Meet and Greet at Volo Bog State Natural Area
10/23/26
Attendees can observe live raptors and learn about them. Registration is re...
Oct. 24
Fishy Frights at Volo Bog State Natural Area
10/24/26
Visitors can observe and learn about cool, creepy and slimy creatures at th...
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
Halloween Bog Tours at Volo Bog State Natural Area
10/31/26 - 11/01/26
Attendees can join regular guided tours of the bog with a spooky spin. Cost...

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