Tannersville Cranberry Bog
Facts and practical information
The Tannersville Cranberry Bog or Cranberry Swamp is a sphagnum bog on the Cranberry Creek in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. It is the southernmost boreal bog east of the Mississippi River, containing many black spruce and tamarack trees at the southern limit of their ranges. Technically, it can be classed as an acid fen, as it receives some groundwater flow. The site was designated a National Natural Landmark in December 1974. It was purchased by The Nature Conservancy and the Conservation and Research Foundation in 1957. Like many bogs, its terrain presents an image of solidity, but a liquid mass of decaying peat lies beneath a six-inch layer of sphagnum and a network of supporting tree roots. However, this bog may be viewed from a floating walkway. ()
Tannersville Cranberry Bog – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Camelback Mountain Resort, Schisler Museum of Wildlife & Natural History and McMunn Planetarium, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Camelbeach Waterpark.