Quaking Bog — Attraction in Minneapolis

This is a gorgeous, serene and peaceful place to visit in the spring, summer or fall! The majority of the trees in the bog are Tamarack pines; the only deciduous “evergreen”, and their needles are very soft to the touch. When you stop along the trail and look straight up into the sky, you can just imagine yourself being somewhere in the northern woods of Minnesota, not in the middle of its largest city. A priceless and now rare treasure that we are fortunate to have in our flgreat city! Please stay on the trail and if you see any litter pick it up and take only that out with you. I’ve personally rarely if ever spotted litter there which is a good sign but in case anyone else does, please don’t just...

Mother's day made it impossible to find a parking spot closer that 1/4+ miles away. That was fine really, the weather was awesome. I only knocked off a star because the biking trails around this area are great. Meaning they get heavy use from mountain bikers. Many of these trails intertwine from time to time with walking only trails. Not only do you have to watch your back- but if you have children you REALLY have to be on your guard. The bikers come fast and only the courteous ones tell you if they are approaching. Word to the wise; if you get lost or turned around- make SURE you stay on a pedestrian trail as you make...

This place is the perfect combination of beauty, silence and nerve-racking (if there is no one around). It has 2-3 different trails but all of them gonna meet at a point, so don't worry about choosing the right trail just roam around and feel the nature. Once you reach the center of the Bog you won't feel that you are in the city. It's amazingly quiet.

The best time to visit this place is in the morning. I find this place little frightening at evening time.

It has paid parking lot. But you can park in Theodore Wirth Parkway and walk from there to quaking bog which is...