点评:Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring is tucked away beside Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens in Williston, Florida. Both locations are literally right next to each other. The Devil's Den is a fascinating hidden gem that offers a true taste of Florida’s unique geology. A cenote is a natural sinkhole formed when limestone bedrock collapses. Most are very unique and all share that they seem to have crystal-clear groundwater beneath and an opening above for sunlight to reach the water through a hole in the ceiling. It is essentially a window into an underground aquifer. The springs typically have 72-degree spring water making it cool and refreshing no matter how hot it is outside. The experience is especially rewarding if you’re visiting a cenote for the first time. The entrance is easy to miss from the walkway. We walked right past it. Gear rentals are available on-site, making it accessible even for beginners. You check in at the office and pay your fee and sign the waivers and then you can enter and descend a set of stairs with a notably low ceiling. Watch your head!. It is a little bit dark on the first landing but it had plenty of light at the large landing by the water. Below, the cavern opens up to reveal the stunning underground spring, perfect for snorkeling. We did not go snorkeling this visit but may try it the next time. Right next to the cenote is a pleasant above-ground pool area with a beach area and chairs. Right next to the cenote entrance are several covered tables for groups.. It’s a convenient spot to dry off, eat a snack, or simply enjoy the surroundings after your swim.
Overall, Devil’s Den is a neat and unique geological feature that’s well worth the stop, especially if you’re exploring central Florida’s springs. It’s not a large site, so you won’t spend all day there, but the chance to snorkel inside a real cenote creates a memorable, bucket-list moment.
翻译:魔鬼洞史前泉 (Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring) 隐匿于佛罗里达州威利斯顿的雪松湖森林花园 (Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens) 旁,两者紧邻。魔鬼洞是一处迷人的隐秘瑰宝,让您真正领略佛罗里达州独特的地理风貌。天坑 (cenote) 是一种天然塌陷坑,由石灰岩基岩坍塌形成。大多数天坑都独具特色,它们都拥有一个共同的特点:下方似乎蕴藏着清澈见底的地下水,上方则有一个开口,阳光可以透过顶部的孔洞照射到水面上。这就像一扇通往地下含水层的窗口。泉水通常保持在 72 华氏度(约 22 摄氏度),无论室外多么炎热,都能带来清凉舒爽的体验。如果您是第一次参观天坑,这将是一次特别难忘的经历。天坑入口很容易从步道上错过,我们当时就径直走过了。现场提供装备租赁服务,即使是初学者也能轻松体验。您在办公室办理登记手续、支付费用并签署免责声明后,即可进入并沿着一段天花板较低的楼梯向下走。小心头部!第一层平台略显昏暗,但靠近水边的大平台光线充足。向下走,洞穴豁然开朗,展现出令人惊叹的地下泉水,是浮潜的绝佳场所。我们这次没有浮潜,但下次可能会尝试。紧邻天坑的是一个舒适的地上泳池区,配有沙滩和躺椅。天坑入口附近有几张带顶棚的桌子,适合团体使用。游泳后,这里是擦干身体、吃点小吃或欣赏周围环境的理想场所。
总而言之,魔鬼洞是一个独特而有趣的地理景观,非常值得一游,尤其适合探索佛罗里达中部泉水的游客。这里面积不大,所以您不会在那里待上一整天,但有机会在真正的天坑中浮潜,绝对会成为一段难忘的人生体验。