点评:We stayed in cabin 8 for two nights. It was bright, clean, and spacious with a screened-in back porch, comfortable beds, and a good TV. We enjoyed relaxing on the porch and feeling surrounded by nature, but sadly, there wasn't a view of the lake. We had reserved cabin 6, but were told on arrival that it was unavailable. However, no one appeared to be staying there.
We hiked the 2.7 mile loop around the primitive camping area. Locating the trailhead was a little confusing. It's next to a restroom. It was a nice, quiet, flat hike, but was nothing compared to being on the water among the cypress trees.
The highlight of our trip was kayaking Watson Pond with Wesley from Mill Pond Kayak. Kayaking is the best way to see the amazing beauty of this state park! Wesley gave a fascinating tour taylored to our interests for an affordable price, including kayak rental. He showed us water snakes, osprey, and barn swallows, in addition to a variety of gorgeous scenery. The tour was at our pace and we spent half a day exploring leisurely without other people around. An added plus, Wesley took pictures throughout the tour and gave us digital access to them for free. What a super experience!!
George L. Smith State Park is a gem that should not be missed! It's serenity and mind-blowing scenery are worth the drive!
翻译:我们在8号小屋住了两晚。房间明亮、干净、宽敞,后门廊装有屏风,床很舒服,电视也很好。我们喜欢在门廊上放松,感觉被大自然包围,但遗憾的是,看不到湖景。我们预订了 6 号小屋,但抵达时被告知已不可用。然而,似乎没有人留在那里。
我们沿着原始露营区徒步了 2.7 英里的环路。找到步道起点有点令人困惑。它在一个洗手间旁边。这是一次美好、安静、平坦的徒步旅行,但与在柏树丛中的水面上相比,根本不算什么。
我们旅行的亮点是与来自 Mill Pond Kayak 的 Wesley 一起在 Watson Pond 划皮划艇。划皮划艇是欣赏这个州立公园令人惊叹的美景的最佳方式!韦斯利以实惠的价格为我们提供了一次根据我们的兴趣定制的迷人旅行,包括皮划艇租赁。他给我们展示了水蛇、鱼鹰、家燕,还有各种绚丽的景色。这次旅行按照我们的节奏进行,我们花了半天的时间悠闲地探索,周围没有其他人。另外,韦斯利在整个旅行过程中拍摄了照片,并免费为我们提供了数字访问权限。多么棒的体验啊!!
乔治·L·史密斯州立公园是不容错过的瑰宝!这里的宁静和令人惊叹的风景值得驾车前来!