Desert plants, mountain backdrop, easy Phoenix day trip
Boyce Thompson Arboretum的点评
点评:Boyce Thompson Arboretum sits east of Phoenix near Superior, with Picketpost Mountain rising behind the trails. We walked the main loop on a cool morning and kept stopping for birds and weird desert plants from around the world. Paths are mostly gentle; a few stretches get rocky, so regular walking shoes were enough. Shade comes and goes under the trees and canyonside spots — still pack water. Picnic tables make it easy to stretch the visit into lBoyce Thompson Arboretum sits east of Phoenix near Superior, with Picketpost Mountain rising behind the trails. We walked the main loop on a cool morning and kept stopping for birds and weird desert plants from around the world. Paths are mostly gentle; a few stretches get rocky, so regular walking shoes were enough. Shade comes and goes under the trees and canyonside spots — still pack water. Picnic tables make it easy to stretch the visit into lunch. We saw families, photographers, and a few serious birders with long lenses. Spring blooms are famous, but our October visit was quiet and comfortable with clear views. It’s about an hour from the Valley depending on traffic, and it feels farther once you’re on the trails. Good reset if you’re tired of city parks and want a longer desert walk without a big hike. Restroom and gift shop at the entrance help with a family-friendly half day.unch. We saw families, photographers, and a few serious birders with long lenses. Spring blooms are famous, but our October visit was quiet and comfortable with clear views. It’s about an hour from the Valley depending on traffic, and it feels farther once you’re on the trails. Good reset if you’re tired of city parks and want a longer desert walk without a big hike. Restroom and gift shop at the entrance help with a family-friendly half day.
翻译:博伊斯·汤普森植物园位于菲尼克斯以东、苏皮里奥尔附近,小径后方便是皮克特波斯特山。在一个凉爽的清晨,我们沿着主环线漫步,途中不断停下脚步观察各种鸟类以及来自世界各地的奇特沙漠植物。步道大多较为平缓,只有少数路段较为崎岖多石,因此穿普通的步行鞋就足够了。树林与峡谷间偶尔能找到阴凉处,但依然需要带上足够的水。野餐桌让游客可以更悠闲地享受游览时光。博伊斯·汤普森植物园位于菲尼克斯以东、苏必利尔附近,小径后方便是皮克特波斯特山。在一个凉爽的清晨,我们沿着主要环线漫步,途中不断停下脚步观察各种鸟类以及来自世界各地的奇特沙漠植物。步道大多较为平缓,仅有少数路段较为崎岖多石,因此普通的步行鞋便足以应对。树林与峡谷地带的遮阴情况时有时无——不过还是建议带上水哦。野餐桌让人们可以轻松把游览时间延长到用午餐。我们看到了许多家庭、摄影爱好者,还有几位带着长焦镜头的专业观鸟者。这里的春日花开闻名遐迩,不过我们在十月到访时,天气宁静舒适,视野也十分清晰。从山谷地区出发大约需要一小时车程,具体时间视交通状况而定;一旦踏上步道,则会感觉路程更遥远一些。如果你厌倦了市区的公园,又想进行一次较长的沙漠徒步而不想耗费太多体力,这里是个绝佳的选择。入口处设有洗手间和礼品店,非常适合带家人一起度过半天的时光。我们看到了许多家庭、摄影爱好者,还有一些携带长焦镜头的资深观鸟者。这里以春季花开闻名,不过我们在10月份造访时,环境同样宁静宜人,视野也十分清晰。从谷地出发大约需要一小时车程,具体时间视交通状况而定;而一旦踏上步道,路程似乎又显得更长了。如果你厌倦了城市公园,又想进行一次距离适中、无需长途跋涉的沙漠漫步,这里是个不错的选择。入口处的洗手间和礼品店让半天的家庭出游更加便捷愉快。