State: | Illinois |
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Address: | 28478 Brandenburg Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041 |
Zip code: | 60041 |
Phone: | (815) 344-1294 |
Monday: | Closed |
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Tuesday: | Closed |
Wednesday: | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Thursday: | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Friday: | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Saturday: | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Sunday: | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
A quiet and beautiful part of McHenry County. Difficult to believe it's
only an hour drive to downtown Chicago. Birds, plants and a lesson in glacial geology. Special and dedicated staff.
Beautiful slice of untouched Illinois. A short 3 mile loop will take you through the bog and up to observation points. This is a great place to see many species of birds. I visited many times as a child that minted lasting memories.
It has been years since I've visited. I was hoping to catch migrating birds and Sandhill Cranes were there! The frogs were also singing. The plants are still bare, but I saw what I wanted to see.
Very cool place to walk around. Lots of open space and information. Only down side is we did have ticks on us when we got home.
This is one of my favorite places to hike! It takes about an hour and a half to walk all around the bog but if your looking for a quick trip the bog walk is short and sweet! My son loves to learn about nature so we go here to find turtles and frogs! The open area has a pavilion and picnic tables scattered around. This is where we enjoy throwing a frisbee around. We recently discovered the indoor area where the have beautiful exhibits and even a library with unique books for both adults and kids! Can’t wait to bring him here more for home schooling field trips and wildlife experiences!
The phone number for Volo Bog State Natural Area is (815) 344-1294.
Volo Bog State Natural Area is located at 28478 Brandenburg Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041
Volo Bog State Natural Area is open:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 3:00 PM