点评:This is a great place to go hiking on beautiful shaded, paved, trails with frequent benches while at the same time learning about the history of Forestry in this country. Before George Vanderbilt imported a professional Forester from Germany named Dr. Carl Schenke no one in this country had any idea that forests could be managed as a resource. At this location, a small settlement called Pink Beds, Dr. Schenke taught a 1 1/2year long course in forestry to young men who wanted to become Forresters.
The Cradle of Forestry has historical buildings, a wonderful exhibit hall with movie, & 3 approximately 1 mile long trails.
There is a 1914 climax logging train whose bell kids can ring, a Blacksmith shop, Commisary, Ranger House, & school church classroom combo.
Most of the staff are volunteers and they can’t do enough to help visitors out.
The grounds are beautifully maintained. Also free Wi-Fi and a gift shop.
Regular admission is $12 but is half price with a national Park Pass
翻译:这是一个非常适合徒步旅行的好去处——这里有风景优美、绿树成荫且铺设平整的小径,沿途还设有众多长椅;同时,游客还能借此了解该国的林业发展史。在乔治·范德比尔特从德国聘请了名叫卡尔·申克博士的专业林业专家之前,这个国家的人根本不知道森林也可以作为一种资源来进行管理。就在这个地方,有一个名为“平克贝兹”的小定居点,博士……申克为那些想成为林业工作者的年轻人教授了一门为期1年半的林业课程。
“林业摇篮”园区内有具有历史意义的建筑、一个配备电影放映设备的精美展览厅,还有三条长度约为1英里的步道。
这里有一列建于1914年的伐木列车,孩子们可以敲响其上的铃铛;此外还有铁匠铺、物资供应站、护林员小屋,以及兼具学校与教堂功能的教室。
绝大多数工作人员都是志愿者,他们总是竭尽全力为游客提供帮助。
整个园区的环境维护得十分出色。还有免费的无线网络和礼品店。
普通门票价格为12美元,但凭国家公园通行证可享受半价优惠。