1 down, 62 more national parks to go!
Great Smoky Mountains National Park的点评
点评:Absolutely breathtaking!! This was my first time visiting a national park and it set a high bar on what to expect for the remaining 62. From the changing colors of leaves to such a close proximity to wildlife, it was eyeopening. My family and I stayed for about two weeks and visited both TN and NC to get the full experience. Crowds were minimal, just depends on the time of day you arrive.
A couple tips I recommend:
❀ Always carry a water bottle
❀ If you're entering the TN side and are wanting to go to Cades Cove Loop, go at dawn before the park opens; this is the BEST time to see wildlife and understand why the Smokies are called the Smokies
❀ From the NC side, the Kuwohi observation tower is lovely! If you're going in the fall, be sure to pack a layer; it's warm below but you'll shiver once you reach the top
❀ Wear comfy shoes for hiking, sneakers are good, but you can't go wrong with boots
❀ Remember to enjoy your time!
翻译:简直美得令人窒息!!这是我第一次游览国家公园,它让我对接下来62个国家公园的体验充满了期待。从变幻莫测的秋叶到与野生动物如此近距离的接触,一切都让我大开眼界。我和家人在那里待了大约两周,游览了田纳西州和北卡罗来纳州,以便获得完整的体验。游客不多,主要取决于你到达的时间。
以下是一些小贴士:
❀ 务必携带水瓶
❀ 如果你从田纳西州一侧进入,并且想去凯兹湾环线(Cades Cove Loop),请在公园开放前黎明时分前往;这是观赏野生动物的最佳时间,也能让你真正理解为什么大烟山国家公园被称为“大烟山”。
❀ 从北卡罗来纳州一侧出发,库沃希观景塔(Kuwohi observation tower)景色优美!如果你在秋季前往,记得带一件外套;下面很暖和,但到了山顶你会冷得发抖。
❀ 徒步要穿舒适的鞋子,运动鞋不错,但登山靴也绝对不会出错。
❀ 记得享受你的旅程!