点评:We bought tickets online, and they're valid for seven consecutive days after your first visit. We arrived as early as possible, and parking was easy, though there was a light April drizzle. We stopped at the visitor center, where they provided us with a map with routes of varying lengths (from one hour to three hours walk). You can choose any, and any hiking trail will lead you to the waterfall. The first observation deck is about five minutes from the center. There are two more not too far apart, and they offer more impressive views.
After exploring the beautiful, turbulent waterfalls of the Potomac River, we took our two-hour walk through the trails. Despite the fact that the snack bar is located in the courtyard of the visitor center, I recommend bringing your own picnic. While walking through the park, you will find many benches and tables where you can relax and enjoy a meal in the fresh air. This park is not only famous for its natural beauty and waterfall, but also has historical significance. Within the park, you can see the remains of the old town Matildaville dating back to 1790. Today, footpath through the quiet woods to remnants of Matildaville and the Patowmack Canal.
翻译:我们在网上买了票,自首次游览起连续七天内有效。我们尽可能早地到达,停车很方便,虽然当时下着四月的毛毛细雨。我们在游客中心停了下来,工作人员给了我们一张地图,上面标有不同长度的徒步路线(从一小时到三小时不等)。你可以选择任何一条路线,任何一条徒步小径都能带你到达瀑布。第一个观景台距离游客中心大约五分钟路程。附近还有两个观景台,彼此距离不远,视野更加壮观。
欣赏完波托马克河美丽奔腾的瀑布后,我们开始了两个小时的徒步之旅。虽然游客中心的庭院里有小吃店,但我建议自带野餐。在公园里漫步,你会发现许多长椅和桌子,可以让你放松身心,在新鲜空气中享用美食。这座公园不仅以其自然美景和瀑布而闻名,还具有重要的历史意义。在公园内,您可以看到可追溯至 1790 年的马蒂尔达维尔古镇的遗迹。如今,沿着一条穿过静谧树林的步道,即可到达马蒂尔达维尔的遗迹和帕托马克运河。