点评:I had the awesome experience to ride a mountain bike through part of Catalina State Park on their bike trials, and I also had the amazing experience of hiking through several trails in this State Park as well. I was here two separate days and was not able to see everything that this park has to offer. I need much more time for sure. The up close views of the Catalina Mountains, and the incredible presence of the majestic gigantic saguaro cactus were breath taking to me! I stood there in AWE many times to appreciate nature's wonders. Waterfalls! I was surprised to see waterfalls in this park! Even finding lush green grass in this park was fascinating to me! I understand that photos don't fully give you the compete picture of the beauty here. The sunlight, the temperature, the time of day, the smells in the air... all of this and more help to make time in Catalina State Park a wonderful experience. I know this for certain, this northern Midwestern guy will be back again someday. I'll start my hiking earlier, and I will bring more water and food to get me through the day. There is so much here to see, that I need to return. The walking stick I was given helped out a lot! I have to remember to bring my own walking stick next time.
Mountain biking... I highly recommend wearing a helmet and gloves. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water. Stay hydrated. The mountain bike trails can be very narrow. My hands caught a few cactus needles during my ride. OUCH!
I was surprised by the day pass fee being $20. I was told that it was $7 last year. Be ready to open up your wallet. That seems like a heck of a price increase. Wow!
翻译:我有幸骑着山地自行车穿越了卡特琳娜州立公园的部分山地车道,体验了一把山地车的乐趣。此外,我还徒步游览了公园里的几条步道,同样令人难忘。我在这里待了两天,但仍然无法领略公园的全部魅力。我肯定需要更多的时间。近距离欣赏卡特琳娜山脉的壮丽景色,以及雄伟壮观的巨型仙人掌,都让我叹为观止!我多次驻足,惊叹于大自然的鬼斧神工。瀑布!我没想到在这个公园里竟然能看到瀑布!就连在公园里发现郁郁葱葱的草地都让我感到惊喜!我知道照片无法完全展现这里的美景。阳光、温度、时间、空气中的气息……所有这些,都让卡特琳娜州立公园之旅成为一段美好的回忆。我确信,我这个来自美国中西部北部的人,总有一天会再次回到这里。我会早点开始徒步,并且带上更多的水和食物,以备不时之需。这里值得一看的地方太多了,我一定要再来。别人给我的登山杖帮了我大忙!下次我一定要记得带自己的登山杖。
山地自行车……我强烈建议戴头盔和手套。一定要带足饮用水。保持水分充足。山地自行车道可能非常狭窄。骑行时我的手被仙人掌刺扎了几下。哎哟!
一日通行证的价格是20美元,这让我很意外。我听说去年是7美元。做好掏钱包的准备吧。这涨价幅度也太大了!哇!