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Super beautiful scenery with plenty of places to relax or do something more active - a must-see at sunset!
Portage Lakes State Park的点评
点评：The 411-acre Portage Lakes State Park offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational experiences, including areas and even some rental equipment for activities like boating, paddling, fishing, hunting, archery, and disc golf. Portage Lake's wetlands attract waterfowl and shorebirds providing visitors enjoyment whether hunting or observing wildlife. Boating options include sailing, jet skiing, and water skiing. Swimming and fishing are popular on eight surrounding lakes.
Portage Lakes State Park also offers access to multiple hiking and backpacking trails, a dog park, a multitude of scenic picnic areas scattered throughout the park, and three shelterhouses available to reserve online for events or private group outings. In the winter, under proper weather conditions, park guests can enjoy ice skating, ice boating, ice fishing, and even cross-country skiing on the hiking trails.
In total, Portage Lakes State Park contains eight lakes that encompass 2,034 acres. Contained within this space are a few designated swimming areas. Two of these swimming areas–Rex Lake and Cottage Grove Lake–are designated for boaters only.
The state park also provides free public access to the Turkeyfoot Lake area, which offers a 900-foot public swimming beach. I have not had the pleasure of exploring everything Portage Lakes State Park has to offer, so full disclosure: this review is based mostly on my experiences at Turkeyfoot Lake.
Turkeyfoot Lake consists of an expansive grassy area leading to a beautiful, peaceful sandy beach where land meets the lakeshore. This area offers ample free parking just a short walk away from the beach.
There are public restrooms located near the beach in the grassy area directly behind it, but NOT recommend using these facilities if you can avoid it. The structure works fine as a changing area, but it was generally very dirty and it smelled horrible. Last time I was in there, the toilet was full of flies.
Overall, this area is an amazing spot to relax and enjoy nature, offering gorgeous views and an abundance of open land and water to enjoy. Perfect for families, solo visitors, and groups of all sizes with plenty of room to sit down, enjoy a picnic, run around, and swim! Most areas of the park are both kid and pet friendly.
Super beautiful scenery with plenty of places to relax or get active. There is plenty of space for running around and playing sports all within eyeshot. There is an awesome volleyball court right on the beach and a basketball court just a few feet away. Of course, the expansive beach also offers easy access to the water for swimming and a few docks for fishing or just enjoying a closer view of the lake.
In the spring and summer when temperatures are consistently high, the lake water is so warm and relaxing. There is a shallow area closest to the shore that is perfect for children or adults who want to sit down and enjoy the lake without actively treading water. If you prefer to swim out into deeper waters, there are plenty of spaces where you can do that too! The lake is calm and relatively safe in my experience, even as you move farther from the shore into deeper water.
Common downsides of swimming at this park are the same as any open lake. You may encounter areas with heavy vegetation that you may want to swim away from. There is nothing abnormal or dangerous about this vegetation, which is typically comparable to seaweed or moss in texture and appearance, but it is easy to get tangled up in and can be an unpleasant/gross sensory experience for some. Since it is a natural lake, you will see or feel the occasional creature swim past under the water. Again, this is nothing to be concerned about. Generally, the underwater wildlife pays no mind to humans at this location.
At certain times of the day, you are likely to encounter an assortment of people and groups using the shared space for various social outings and activities. People are generally friendly and considerate about sharing the space in my experience. Still, my advice, especially for people in the water or close to the shore, is to be mindful of what others are doing nearby and how they may be using the shared space for non-swimming activities. Around dusk and dawn, for example, people fish off the docks somewhat near the swimming area, so it is best to keep a reasonable distance from them.
There are also many boats on the water throughout the day, and while it doesn't hurt to keep an eye out for activities like this, these groups tend to stay farther away from the shore and do not interfere with the swimmers in most cases. In fact, people in the boats are often very friendly; it is not uncommon for people aboard to smile and wave at onlookers near the shore.
Finally, I have to say this beach is a must-see at sunset! You can see in the photos I attached how ethereal the lighting is at dusk and how it accentuates every silhouette without the light pollution we are used to in surrounding areas. My photos still do not do it justice…It is indescribably beautiful in a way you will only understand once you see it for yourself.
Portage Lakes State Park also offers access to multiple hiking and backpacking trails, a dog park, a multitude of scenic picnic areas scattered throughout the park, and three shelterhouses available to reserve online for events or private group outings. In the winter, under proper weather conditions, park guests can enjoy ice skating, ice boating, ice fishing, and even cross-country skiing on the hiking trails.
In total, Portage Lakes State Park contains eight lakes that encompass 2,034 acres. Contained within this space are a few designated swimming areas. Two of these swimming areas–Rex Lake and Cottage Grove Lake–are designated for boaters only.
The state park also provides free public access to the Turkeyfoot Lake area, which offers a 900-foot public swimming beach. I have not had the pleasure of exploring everything Portage Lakes State Park has to offer, so full disclosure: this review is based mostly on my experiences at Turkeyfoot Lake.
Turkeyfoot Lake consists of an expansive grassy area leading to a beautiful, peaceful sandy beach where land meets the lakeshore. This area offers ample free parking just a short walk away from the beach.
There are public restrooms located near the beach in the grassy area directly behind it, but NOT recommend using these facilities if you can avoid it. The structure works fine as a changing area, but it was generally very dirty and it smelled horrible. Last time I was in there, the toilet was full of flies.
Overall, this area is an amazing spot to relax and enjoy nature, offering gorgeous views and an abundance of open land and water to enjoy. Perfect for families, solo visitors, and groups of all sizes with plenty of room to sit down, enjoy a picnic, run around, and swim! Most areas of the park are both kid and pet friendly.
Super beautiful scenery with plenty of places to relax or get active. There is plenty of space for running around and playing sports all within eyeshot. There is an awesome volleyball court right on the beach and a basketball court just a few feet away. Of course, the expansive beach also offers easy access to the water for swimming and a few docks for fishing or just enjoying a closer view of the lake.
In the spring and summer when temperatures are consistently high, the lake water is so warm and relaxing. There is a shallow area closest to the shore that is perfect for children or adults who want to sit down and enjoy the lake without actively treading water. If you prefer to swim out into deeper waters, there are plenty of spaces where you can do that too! The lake is calm and relatively safe in my experience, even as you move farther from the shore into deeper water.
Common downsides of swimming at this park are the same as any open lake. You may encounter areas with heavy vegetation that you may want to swim away from. There is nothing abnormal or dangerous about this vegetation, which is typically comparable to seaweed or moss in texture and appearance, but it is easy to get tangled up in and can be an unpleasant/gross sensory experience for some. Since it is a natural lake, you will see or feel the occasional creature swim past under the water. Again, this is nothing to be concerned about. Generally, the underwater wildlife pays no mind to humans at this location.
At certain times of the day, you are likely to encounter an assortment of people and groups using the shared space for various social outings and activities. People are generally friendly and considerate about sharing the space in my experience. Still, my advice, especially for people in the water or close to the shore, is to be mindful of what others are doing nearby and how they may be using the shared space for non-swimming activities. Around dusk and dawn, for example, people fish off the docks somewhat near the swimming area, so it is best to keep a reasonable distance from them.
There are also many boats on the water throughout the day, and while it doesn't hurt to keep an eye out for activities like this, these groups tend to stay farther away from the shore and do not interfere with the swimmers in most cases. In fact, people in the boats are often very friendly; it is not uncommon for people aboard to smile and wave at onlookers near the shore.
Finally, I have to say this beach is a must-see at sunset! You can see in the photos I attached how ethereal the lighting is at dusk and how it accentuates every silhouette without the light pollution we are used to in surrounding areas. My photos still do not do it justice…It is indescribably beautiful in a way you will only understand once you see it for yourself.
翻译：占地 411 英亩的波蒂奇湖州立公园为游客提供丰富多彩的户外休闲体验，包括划船、皮划艇、钓鱼、狩猎、射箭和飞盘高尔夫等活动，并提供相关场地和租赁设备。波蒂奇湖的湿地吸引着水禽和滨鸟，无论是狩猎还是观赏野生动物，都能让游客尽享乐趣。公园内提供帆船、摩托艇和滑水等水上运动项目。周边八个湖泊是游泳和垂钓的热门场所。
波蒂奇湖州立公园还提供多条徒步和背包旅行路线、一个狗公园、遍布公园各处的众多风景优美的野餐区，以及三个可供活动或私人团体预订的凉亭。冬季，在天气适宜的情况下，游客可以在公园的徒步小径上体验滑冰、冰上帆船、冰钓，甚至越野滑雪。
波蒂奇湖州立公园总面积达 2,034 英亩，包含八个湖泊。公园内设有多个指定的游泳区域。雷克斯湖 (Rex Lake) 和科蒂奇格罗夫湖 (Cottage Grove Lake) 这两个游泳区仅限船只通行。
州立公园还免费向公众开放土耳其脚湖 (Turkeyfoot Lake) 区域，那里有一片 900 英尺长的公共游泳沙滩。我还没有机会探索波蒂奇湖州立公园 (Portage Lakes State Park) 的所有景点，所以坦白说：这篇评论主要基于我在土耳其脚湖的体验。
土耳其脚湖由一片广阔的草地组成，草地延伸至一片美丽宁静的沙滩，沙滩与湖岸在此交汇。该区域提供充足的免费停车位，步行即可到达沙滩。
沙滩后方的草地上设有公共卫生间，但如果您能避免，请不要使用这些设施。虽然卫生间可以作为更衣室使用，但整体非常脏乱，而且气味难闻。我上次去的时候，马桶里到处都是苍蝇。
总而言之，这里是放松身心、享受自然风光的绝佳去处，拥有壮丽的景色和广阔的开阔水域。这里非常适合家庭、独自旅行者以及各种规模的团体，有充足的空间可以坐下来野餐、奔跑玩耍和游泳！公园的大部分区域都欢迎儿童和宠物。
风景优美，有很多地方可以放松身心或进行各种活动。这里空间宽敞，可以尽情奔跑玩耍，而且所有运动项目都在视线范围内。沙滩上就有一个很棒的排球场，几步之遥还有一个篮球场。当然，宽阔的沙滩也方便您下水游泳，还有几个码头可以钓鱼或近距离欣赏湖景。
春夏两季气温较高，湖水温暖舒适。靠近岸边的浅水区非常适合想要坐下来欣赏湖景而无需费力踩水的儿童或成人。如果您喜欢游到更深的水域，这里也有很多地方可以满足您的需求！根据我的经验，即使您远离岸边游到更深的水域，湖面依然平静且相对安全。
在这个公园游泳的常见缺点与其他开放湖泊一样。您可能会遇到一些植被茂盛的区域，最好避开这些区域。这些植被本身并无异常或危险之处，其质地和外观通常与海藻或苔藓类似，但很容易被缠住，对某些人来说可能会带来不适甚至恶心的感官体验。由于这是一个天然湖泊，您偶尔会看到或感觉到水下有生物游过。同样，这无需担心。通常情况下，这里的水下生物不会理会人类。
在一天中的某些时段，您可能会遇到各种各样的人和团体，他们利用这片共享空间进行各种社交活动。根据我的经验，人们通常都很友善，并且会互相体谅地共享空间。尽管如此，我的建议是，尤其是在水中或岸边的人，要注意周围其他人的活动，以及他们可能如何利用这片共享空间进行非游泳活动。例如，在黄昏和黎明时分，人们会在靠近游泳区的码头上钓鱼，所以最好与他们保持适当的距离。
白天水面上也有很多船只，虽然留意一下这些活动也无妨，但这些船只通常会远离海岸，而且大多数情况下不会干扰游泳者。事实上，船上的人通常都很友善；他们经常会微笑并向岸边的游客挥手致意。
最后，我必须说，这片海滩的日落景色绝对不容错过！从我附上的照片中可以看出，黄昏时分的光线是多么空灵，它如何凸显每一个轮廓，而又没有周边地区常见的光污染。我的照片仍然无法展现它的美……它的美难以言喻，只有亲眼所见才能体会。
波蒂奇湖州立公园还提供多条徒步和背包旅行路线、一个狗公园、遍布公园各处的众多风景优美的野餐区，以及三个可供活动或私人团体预订的凉亭。冬季，在天气适宜的情况下，游客可以在公园的徒步小径上体验滑冰、冰上帆船、冰钓，甚至越野滑雪。
波蒂奇湖州立公园总面积达 2,034 英亩，包含八个湖泊。公园内设有多个指定的游泳区域。雷克斯湖 (Rex Lake) 和科蒂奇格罗夫湖 (Cottage Grove Lake) 这两个游泳区仅限船只通行。
州立公园还免费向公众开放土耳其脚湖 (Turkeyfoot Lake) 区域，那里有一片 900 英尺长的公共游泳沙滩。我还没有机会探索波蒂奇湖州立公园 (Portage Lakes State Park) 的所有景点，所以坦白说：这篇评论主要基于我在土耳其脚湖的体验。
土耳其脚湖由一片广阔的草地组成，草地延伸至一片美丽宁静的沙滩，沙滩与湖岸在此交汇。该区域提供充足的免费停车位，步行即可到达沙滩。
沙滩后方的草地上设有公共卫生间，但如果您能避免，请不要使用这些设施。虽然卫生间可以作为更衣室使用，但整体非常脏乱，而且气味难闻。我上次去的时候，马桶里到处都是苍蝇。
总而言之，这里是放松身心、享受自然风光的绝佳去处，拥有壮丽的景色和广阔的开阔水域。这里非常适合家庭、独自旅行者以及各种规模的团体，有充足的空间可以坐下来野餐、奔跑玩耍和游泳！公园的大部分区域都欢迎儿童和宠物。
风景优美，有很多地方可以放松身心或进行各种活动。这里空间宽敞，可以尽情奔跑玩耍，而且所有运动项目都在视线范围内。沙滩上就有一个很棒的排球场，几步之遥还有一个篮球场。当然，宽阔的沙滩也方便您下水游泳，还有几个码头可以钓鱼或近距离欣赏湖景。
春夏两季气温较高，湖水温暖舒适。靠近岸边的浅水区非常适合想要坐下来欣赏湖景而无需费力踩水的儿童或成人。如果您喜欢游到更深的水域，这里也有很多地方可以满足您的需求！根据我的经验，即使您远离岸边游到更深的水域，湖面依然平静且相对安全。
在这个公园游泳的常见缺点与其他开放湖泊一样。您可能会遇到一些植被茂盛的区域，最好避开这些区域。这些植被本身并无异常或危险之处，其质地和外观通常与海藻或苔藓类似，但很容易被缠住，对某些人来说可能会带来不适甚至恶心的感官体验。由于这是一个天然湖泊，您偶尔会看到或感觉到水下有生物游过。同样，这无需担心。通常情况下，这里的水下生物不会理会人类。
在一天中的某些时段，您可能会遇到各种各样的人和团体，他们利用这片共享空间进行各种社交活动。根据我的经验，人们通常都很友善，并且会互相体谅地共享空间。尽管如此，我的建议是，尤其是在水中或岸边的人，要注意周围其他人的活动，以及他们可能如何利用这片共享空间进行非游泳活动。例如，在黄昏和黎明时分，人们会在靠近游泳区的码头上钓鱼，所以最好与他们保持适当的距离。
白天水面上也有很多船只，虽然留意一下这些活动也无妨，但这些船只通常会远离海岸，而且大多数情况下不会干扰游泳者。事实上，船上的人通常都很友善；他们经常会微笑并向岸边的游客挥手致意。
最后，我必须说，这片海滩的日落景色绝对不容错过！从我附上的照片中可以看出，黄昏时分的光线是多么空灵，它如何凸显每一个轮廓，而又没有周边地区常见的光污染。我的照片仍然无法展现它的美……它的美难以言喻，只有亲眼所见才能体会。
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