Architecture, Science, Weather, Nature, and Hiking
National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR的点评
点评:If you've been to Boulder you've probably seen the cool looking building up on the mesa just below the flatirons. Its the National Center for Atmospheric Research ( NCAR) and its free and very interesting. The building itself is an architectural marvel designed by world renowned architect I.M. Pei. It meshes so well in its environment and just walking around it is a treat in itself. The free climatological museum is very interesting especially if you are into weather. There is also a fun short interpretive walk just outside the building along the mesa with incredible views at every turn and informative displays about weather and climate features to enhance your experience. And...if you walk to walk further, they have a large parking lot so this is an excellent starting and ending point for longer hikes into the flatirons or to the peaks of the surrounding mountains. Plus, you've got a bathroom and water source at the beginning and end of your hike!
翻译:如果你去过博尔德,很可能见过平顶山下方台地上那座造型别致的建筑。它就是美国国家大气研究中心(NCAR),免费开放,而且非常有趣。这座建筑本身就是由世界著名建筑师贝聿铭设计的建筑奇迹。它与周围环境完美融合,漫步其中本身就是一种享受。免费的气候博物馆尤其值得一看,如果你对天气感兴趣的话。大楼外沿着台地还有一条有趣的短途讲解步道,沿途风光旖旎,处处皆是美景,还有关于天气和气候特征的科普展品,让你的参观体验更加丰富。而且……如果你想走得更远,这里还有一个大型停车场,因此是前往平顶山或周边山峰进行长途徒步旅行的绝佳起点和终点。此外,徒步的起点和终点都有洗手间和饮水点!