The Bog walk is closing wicked early this year.

Get a few more walks in this week because the Orono Bog Boardwalk is closing Friday. October 16 will also mark the start of some serious work for volunteers. 48 rotted-out wooden sections of the bog walk will be replaced, and three wheelchair turnouts.

Over the past two years volunteers have replaced over 200 deteriorating sections of the mile-long trial. The sections are being replaced with more durable composite decking. It's being paid for by donations and sales of boardwalk merchandise.

The boardwalk usually closes around the end of November.

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