点评:On a rather warm March day in Tucson, my brother, sister-in-law, husband and I decided to visit Kartchner Caverns State Park. It about a 50-mile drive from Tucson. My brother bought the tickets about a week in advance. Daily, they offer Rotunda / Throne tours and Big Room tours. The latter was sold out the day we wanted to visit, and the former had limited availability. I recommend purchasing tickets several weeks in advance if you have a preference of caves and times. Also, I suggest going to their official website for additional programs and events as well as their general tour information, e.g., what you can and cannot take on the tour.
We arrived about two hours early to walk through the gardens and explore the museum. We all agreed that this was a good idea because it prepared us for what we were about to see.
Our tour guide was Rick, one of the best guides I have ever had. He had a deep knowledge of the cave’s history and development. His delivery was excellent, and the care and attention he showed to everyone made the experience more meaningful.
The cave was stunning. It was remarkable how it has been transformed into an authentic tourist site while retaining a sense of mystery and awe. I have toured several caves in the Dordogne region of France that feature prehistoric cave art, and although Kartchner Cavern is very different, it was equally spectacular. We are planning on returning next year to tour the Big Room.
You may feel that the $30 entrance fee is steep. Please keep in mind that it allows this State Park to offer a beautiful experience and, equally important, to remain self-sustaining.
翻译:三月里一个阳光明媚的日子,我和哥哥、嫂子、丈夫决定去卡特纳洞穴州立公园(Kartchner Caverns State Park)参观。公园距离图森大约50英里车程。哥哥提前一周左右买了票。公园每天都提供圆形穹顶/宝座(Rotunda / Throne)和大厅(Big Room)的参观。我们想去的那天大厅参观票已经售罄,圆形穹顶/宝座的参观票也有限。如果您对参观的洞穴和时间有偏好,我建议您提前几周购票。此外,我还建议您访问他们的官方网站,了解其他项目和活动,以及一般的参观信息,例如哪些物品可以携带,哪些物品禁止携带。
我们提前两个小时到达,以便参观花园和博物馆。我们都认为这是一个好主意,因为它让我们对即将看到的景象有所准备。
我们的导游是里克(Rick),他是我遇到过的最好的导游之一。他对洞穴的历史和发展了如指掌。他的讲解非常精彩,他对每个人的关心和照顾让这次体验更加难忘。
洞穴令人叹为观止。令人惊叹的是,它既被改造成了一个真正的旅游景点,又保留了神秘和敬畏之感。我曾参观过法国多尔多涅地区的几个洞穴,那里有史前洞穴壁画,虽然卡特纳洞穴与它们截然不同,但同样壮观。我们计划明年再来参观大厅。
您或许会觉得30美元的门票有点贵。但请记住,这笔费用不仅能让这座州立公园提供美好的体验,而且同样重要的是,还能维持公园的自给自足。