点评:The Antelope Flats is a very large scenic area rising from the valley floor and is covered with Sagebrush. The Mormons settled here and a lot of known history took place in this area.
The Mormon Barns – the famous ones being the Thomas Alma Moulton and John Moulton Barns – are still standing in the Flats after more than a century and have become the focal point for photographs with the Grand Tetons serving as a gorgeous backdrop. These settlers suffered a lot of hardships in this wilderness. They lived without running water or electricity.
The drive here is lovely. There are some small parking lots spread all around. Be prepared to walk on uneven gravel paths to get near the famous Barns and the Pink Stucco House that was built around 1938. Go early to avoid the crowds.
We came to this area twice during our stay. The first time was during a Sunset Safari in the Tetons, and the second time during an all-day tour of the Grand Tetons National Park. We did not see any animals but learned a lot about its history from both our tour guides.
It was well worth our time visiting this area.
翻译:羚羊平原是一片面积广阔的风景区,它从山谷底部向上延伸,上面长满了鼠尾草灌木。摩门教徒曾在此定居,许多著名的历史事件也发生在这片区域。
那些著名的摩门教谷仓——比如托马斯·阿尔玛·穆尔顿谷仓和约翰·穆尔顿谷仓——在一个多世纪后的今天依然矗立在平原上,它们如今已成为摄影的热门地点,大提顿山脉则作为绝美的背景映衬其间。这些定居者在这片荒野中经历了诸多艰难困苦。他们生活在没有自来水和电的环境中。
来此地的路途十分宜人。周围分布着几个小停车场。不过,要走到著名的谷仓群以及建于1938年左右的粉红色灰泥房屋,就需沿着崎岖不平的碎石小径步行。建议尽早前往,以避开人群。
我们在逗留期间两次来到这一地带。第一次是参加大提顿山脉的日落探险活动,第二次则是参加大提顿国家公园的一日游。我们没有看到任何动物,但从两位导游那里了解到了很多关于这一地区的历史。
参观这个地方真是我们花时间做的一件值得的事。