At the center of this 75-acre sanctuary in southern NH is a three-acre kettle hole pond, encircled by a floating mass of sphagnum. The pond and bog are easily accessible by a narrow boardwalk, which includes spur trails to four viewing platforms. We expect to see the magnificent tuberous grass-pink (Calopogon tuberosus) in bloom, as well as horned bladderwort (Utricularia cornuta), and small cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos). We should also see a host of other bog plants, including pitcher plants, sundews and tamaracks. The beauty of this bog may make you think you have passed on to the hereafter, and in fact, according to Longfellow in The Song of Hiawatha, "Ponemah" means "land of the hereafter.” Ponemah Bog is very accessible and is less than an hour from Boston. Bring a bag lunch as well as a hand lens if you have one.