点评:Tucked away in Glenview, Illinois, The Historic Grove is more than just a peaceful nature preserve—it’s a haven for wildlife lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to escape into a quieter, wilder corner of the suburbs. I came for bird and deer photography and left with a full memory card and even fuller heart.
From the moment I stepped onto the trails, I felt like I’d entered another world. The Grove is a mix of dense woods, quiet wetlands, and open meadows, all stitched together with well-maintained hiking paths. Birds of all kinds flitted through the trees—warblers, woodpeckers, herons, even a few hawks. It’s a paradise for nature photography, especially if you’re patient and willing to wait in stillness.
But the highlight? The deer. “There are more deer than people,” the maintenance guy told me when I asked. And he was right. You won’t see them all at once, but look closely—beneath the trees, along the trails, tucked into the brush—they’re there. Watching. Grazing. Gliding through the undergrowth like ghosts of the prairie. The challenge of spotting them only adds to the magic.
What made the visit even more special was the people I met along the way—birdwatchers with binoculars, families enjoying the trails, and curious passersby asking about my camera and photos. There’s a genuine sense of community among those who come to The Grove—not rushed, not loud, just present and engaged.
Whether you’re a photographer, a hiker, a birder, or just someone in need of quiet beauty, The Historic Grove delivers. It’s a place where the wild still whispers through the trees, and all you have to do is listen—and look.
翻译:伊利诺伊州格伦维尤的“历史小树林”(The Historic Grove)隐匿于此,它不仅仅是一个宁静的自然保护区,更是野生动物爱好者、摄影师以及所有渴望逃离喧嚣、逃离喧嚣、回归自然的人们的天堂。我来这里是为了拍摄鸟类和鹿,离开时却收获满满的回忆,心也更加充实。
从踏上步道的那一刻起,我就仿佛进入了另一个世界。茂密的树林、静谧的湿地和开阔的草地交织在一起,所有这些都与维护良好的徒步小径交织在一起。各种各样的鸟儿在树间飞舞——莺、啄木鸟、苍鹭,甚至还有几只鹰。这里是自然摄影的天堂,尤其是如果你有耐心,愿意静静地等待。
但最精彩的是什么?鹿。“这里的鹿比人还多,”我问起时,维护人员告诉我。他是对的。你无法一下子看到它们,但只要仔细观察——在树下,沿着小径,藏在灌木丛中——它们就在那里。它们注视着,吃着草,像草原上的幽灵一样在灌木丛中穿梭。发现它们的挑战只会增添它们的魔力。
让我的这次旅行更加特别的是沿途遇到的人们——带着双筒望远镜的观鸟者、在小径上享受乐趣的家庭,以及好奇的路人询问我的相机和照片。来到“The Grove”的人们之间有着一种真正的社区感——不匆忙,不喧闹,只是在场,投入其中。
无论你是摄影师、徒步旅行者、观鸟者,还是仅仅寻求宁静之美的人,“The Historic Grove”都能满足你。在这里,野性依然在树林间低语,你只需要聆听——和观察。