点评:I finally checked an airboat tour off my bucket list for my birthday, and Airboat Rides at Midway was the perfect choice. Located in Christmas, FL, it was a quick and easy drive, making it a great option for anyone in the Central Florida area looking for a unique outdoor experience.
The tour itself takes you through the stunning watershed marshes and swamps of the St. Johns River. The scenery is beautiful, but the wildlife is the real star. We saw:
Dozens of alligators in their natural habitat.
Various species of local birds and wildlife.
Free-range cows, which was a unique surprise! (Our guide explained they are raised on land leased from the state).
What truly elevated the experience was our tour guide. As a retired biologist who has worked on the river for over 45 years, he was an absolute wealth of knowledge. It wasn’t just a boat ride; it was an educational tour that gave us a much deeper appreciation for the local ecosystem.
Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just want to see the "real" Florida, I highly recommend Midway. We had a fantastic time!
Tips for your visit:
Location: Very easy to find in Christmas, FL—roughly 40 minutes from the Winter Springs/Orlando area.
Guide: If you can, try to get a guide with a biology background; it adds so much value to the trip.
Wildlife: Bring a camera! You’ll want it for the gator sightings.
翻译:我终于在生日那天实现了愿望清单上的一项——乘坐气垫船游览!位于佛罗里达州圣诞镇的气垫船之旅(Airboat Rides at Midway)真是个完美的选择。它距离圣约翰河(St. Johns River)很近,开车过去很方便快捷,对于佛罗里达中部地区任何想要体验独特户外之旅的人来说,都是绝佳之选。
游览过程将带您穿越圣约翰河令人惊叹的分水岭沼泽和湿地。沿途风景优美,但真正的亮点是野生动物。我们看到了:
数十只生活在自然栖息地的短吻鳄。
各种当地鸟类和野生动物。
还有散养的牛,这真是一个意外的惊喜!(我们的导游解释说,这些牛是在从州政府租赁的土地上饲养的。)
真正让这次体验锦上添花的是我们的导游。他是一位退休生物学家,在河边工作了45年以上,知识渊博。这不仅仅是一次乘船游览,更是一次寓教于乐的旅程,让我们对当地的生态系统有了更深刻的了解。
无论您是庆祝特殊场合,还是仅仅想体验“真正的”佛罗里达,我都强烈推荐 Midway。我们玩得非常开心!
旅行小贴士:
地点:位于佛罗里达州圣诞镇,很容易找到——距离温特斯普林斯/奥兰多地区大约 40 分钟车程。
导游:如果可以,尽量找一位有生物学背景的导游;这会让您的旅程更加精彩。
野生动物:带上相机!您一定会想用它记录下鳄鱼的身影。