Cranesville Swamp Interpretive Photo Tour
When: Scheduled privately~ a good early morning, afternoon and evening hike.
Very Easy Hike ~ Tour Lasts 2 hours
Where: Cranesville Sub Artic Swamp  ~ 20 minutes from Deep Creek Lake
We will supply you with directions.
Cost: $20 per person with an 8 PERSON MINIMUM.
Minimum Guide Fee is $160 for any size groups under 8.
Call to schedule a tour. 301-746-4083 or 1-800-446-7554
What you will do and see: Cranesville Swamp is a 300 acre relic wetland complex supporting northern plants . The southern most extension of the northern boreal forest or Cabnadian Zone of vegatation. The swamp is a high mountain bog formed thousands of years ago. Special physiographic conditions help support plant and animal communities that are usually found only in northern climates. The Swamp is a National Natural Historic Landmark and managed by the Nature Conservancy.Cranesville Swamp is a fascinating natural habitat and favorite stopping place for botanists, zoologists, ecologists and nature lovers. Your tour includes ecology and history and the boardwalk that extends out into the swamp. This elevated boardwalk provides excellent viewing of the bog community.

Trips are led by chief guide Crede Calhoun, an accomplished nature photographer with photos appearing in Outside, Audubon, national Geographic Travellar and other regional and national outdoor magazines. Casual learning and teaching is part of the tour and Crede does his best to share his knowledge and love for the area and photography with you. He can answer questions and direct you to some nice material or ideas to photograph.