点评:My recent trip to Rainbow River was honestly a big letdown. There were quite a few issues that really took away from the experience. For starters, the state removed the iconic “jumping tree” that’s in all the classic photos, which felt like they were stripping away some of the natural charm that used to make the place special.
Then there’s the crowd—if you go in June or July, expect serious overcrowding. It gets so packed that trying to float down the river feels more stressful than relaxing, especially if you’ve got kids with you. To make matters worse, there have been reports of people provoking alligators, which has led to some aggressive behavior and a pretty unsafe vibe overall.
One thing I definitely wasn’t prepared for was the wasp problem. A lot of the low-hanging trees along the river have massive wasp nests, and kayakers sometimes crash into them without realizing it. People end up getting stung multiple times, which can be really dangerous—not exactly the peaceful nature escape you’d hope for.
The scenery itself doesn’t really match the idyllic pictures online either. And when it comes to food options nearby, it’s mostly fast food, with nothing that really stands out. One of the only choices—a KFC—has had some gross sanitation issues, which doesn’t inspire much confidence. The whole area just feels like it’s lacking investment and care. The local HOA seems a bit overbearing too, which doesn’t help the overall vibe.
With the wasps, the crowds, the gators, the underwhelming food, and a general lack of upkeep, Rainbow River just didn’t deliver. One star from me
翻译:说实话,我最近去彩虹河的旅行真是令人大失所望。不少问题真的影响了这次体验。首先,州政府拆除了所有经典照片中都能看到的标志性“跳树”,感觉像是在剥夺一些曾经让这里与众不同的自然魅力。
然后是人群——如果你在六月或七月去,要做好人满为患的准备。河里人山人海,漂流的感觉与其说是放松,不如说是压力,尤其是带着孩子的时候。更糟糕的是,有报道称有人挑衅鳄鱼,导致了一些攻击行为,整体氛围相当不安全。
有一件事我绝对没有预料到,那就是黄蜂问题。河边很多低垂的树上都有巨大的黄蜂巢,皮划艇运动员有时会在不知情的情况下撞到它们。人们最终会被蛰伤好几次,这可能非常危险——这与你希望的宁静自然之旅大相径庭。
风景本身也与网上田园诗般的照片大相径庭。附近的餐饮选择也大多是快餐,没什么特别出彩的地方。仅有的几家肯德基餐厅之一,卫生状况也相当糟糕,让人很失望。整个区域感觉缺乏投入和维护。当地的业主协会(HOA)也显得有些专横,这让整体氛围雪上加霜。
黄蜂、拥挤的人群、鳄鱼、糟糕的食物以及普遍的维护不足,彩虹河实在不尽如人意。我给一星。