点评:On a beautiful cool August day we embarked on a journey to tour the park. We found the visitor center fairly easy to access and the workers were very friendly and helpful. After we checked out the visitor center we started with the riverside trail working are way towards the northern section then headed southward. The first scenic overlook we came upon was Lake Alice we quickly realized something was not the normal as the lake was dried up, but still hosted a variety of bird species and provided some interesting views. As we meandered through the southern end turning towards the st. Croix we found some gents fly fishing in the river and other people enjoying the August day. There were several nice stopping points to catch views of the river and very peaceful stroll as we headed north along the river banks. The Journey took us 42 minutes. Next we headed back to the Visitor center where we were still thirty for more hiking and literally needed a water break-but we came prepared with a backpack filled with water and some healthy snacks. We then chartered a path for the Western loop that would pass us by the wedge hill group camp and Beaver lodge trail. It was here that we discovered the Minnesota native scene as if it were 1858. The prairie grasses swaying in the wind and the whimsical noise of the wind through the white pines. I would say this hike was pleasant, but not over stimulating and gave us time to chat along with some great exercise. There was some photos opportunities and wild flowers still blooming which was a pleasant surprise. By the end of our journey we had 5 miles on the day. The weather was perfect for the hike and felt like the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I would recommend bringing water and stopping occasionally to take in the nature scenery.
-Jeffrey
翻译:在一个凉爽宜人的八月天,我们踏上了游览公园的旅程。我们发现游客中心很容易到达,工作人员也非常友好和乐于助人。参观完游客中心后,我们沿着河边小径一路向北,然后向南行进。我们遇到的第一个观景台是爱丽丝湖,我们很快意识到有些不对劲,因为湖水已经干涸,但仍然栖息着各种各样的鸟类,呈现出一些有趣的景色。当我们蜿蜒穿过南端,转向圣克罗伊河时,我们发现一些男士在河里飞钓,还有一些人在享受八月的美好时光。沿着河岸向北行进时,沿途有几处不错的停靠点可以欣赏河景,还可以悠闲地漫步。这段旅程花了42分钟。接下来,我们回到游客中心,那里还有30分钟的路程可以继续徒步,而且确实需要喝点水——不过我们准备好了背包,里面装满了水和一些健康的零食。然后,我们租了一条西环路,这条路会经过楔山营地和海狸小屋小径。在这里,我们发现了仿佛回到1858年的明尼苏达州的原始风光。草原上的草儿在风中摇曳,风吹过白松林,发出奇异的声响。我想说,这次徒步旅行很愉快,但又不会太刺激,让我们有时间边聊天边锻炼身体。沿途有一些拍照的机会,野花依然盛开,这真是一个惊喜。旅程结束时,我们当天走了5英里。天气非常适合徒步旅行,感觉这是度过周日下午的最佳方式。我建议带上水,偶尔停下来欣赏自然风光。——杰弗里