A mysterious, rare bog is full of surprises on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula | Oregon Field Guide

A mysterious landscape known as Crowberry Bog on the Olympic Peninsula is like no other place in Washington. It’s a bog that sits like an inflated bladder, rising higher than the surrounding forest. To walk here is like walking on a waterbed chock full of rare and surprising life.

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[gersonhay]

Great to see we have protected places like This.

[Viperina-gjfj]

This man has one of the coolest jobs I've ever heard of.

[rickmatheson]

Grew up on the edge of Olympic National park and use to do a lot of hiking/camping in the park in the 60-70's. I've been in the that bog but never knew it was so special.

[russellayton]

I grew up in western Washington. Sphagnum bogs are a top favorite of mine. The plant diversity is amazing. I grew up near one and got turned on to sundew, "floating land" etc. at a pretty young age. I just got to explore one in Alaska on an island that is part of the northern most rainforest in the Americas. It was incredibly lush. Fritillaria, orchid, heather, sedges...everything was blooming! The biggest healthiest sundew I have ever seen. blah blah blah. I love this. I have hiked in the Olympics all my life and I have not been here yet.

[RylELight]

Wonderful to see that it was found so that it can be preserved. Thank you 😊 🙏

[JoyceMiller-wo]

I love Olympic National Forest
It is a real treasure.

[pttpforever]

Thank you so much, OPB! It's journalism like this that renews my hope for the future of our planet and humanity. The older I get, the more I realize how fortunate I was to have science teachers in 6th and 7th grade who took us on field trips to observe and study nature in all it's natural beauty, mystery and diversity.
Mr. Orr lead a field trip on a cold, cloudless and moonless November night to help us learn the vastness of the universe by identifying constellations and learning just how far the nearest star outside our galaxy really is. We are less than specks of dirt in the greater cosmos! Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' (1962) was required reading in Mr. Brinker's 7th grade biology class in 1963. This experience, along with many hikes in the Rockies with my aunt, a Microbiology professor, has gifted me with a life long desire to preserve and protect places like this. I've done my best to teach my children and grandchildren to do the same.
May this video help to do the same for all who watch it!

[lilianfowler]

I grew up in Oregon for most of my early childhood. The Pacific Northwest we'll always hold a special place in my heart.

[BattNW]

Love it. PNW rocks! Thanks for bringing some good news

[eeccee]

It's beautiful and should be protected ♥

[Azxnrjsle]

Thank you OPB! Love all these videos on the PNW!

[alexarnold]

Joe possibly has the best job known to man.

[TallCloverFarm]

Thank you for sharing rare places that need protecting.

[kevinhickman]

It's wonderful to learn about such unique places and environments.

[kayla_sulak]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[Susweca]

I live out on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. I love this place. You couldn't get me to leave it for anything.

[auntiefan]

My great-grandfather had a peat bog in western Washington back in the 30s. This is awesome.

[hmventures]

Growing up exploring the forests of Wisconsin, there are bogs everywhere. But after spending half my life in Washington, I've really only ever seen one here. This is pretty awesome! Especially considering it is raised. Cool story!

[HUGTREE]

Beautiful discovery, we the people will certainly defend nature.

[woodstream]

Amazing. I volunteered for a DNR water quality study at a local river and was stunned at how much hidden life there is. Probably one of the most memorable things I've done. Perfect weather, sun slowly setting, gentle breeze. Wonderful experience