点评:We did the 3-hour self-driving Jiff tour because we were traveling with our 4-year-old, and overall it was such a fun and memorable experience for our family.
Everything went very smoothly. The only small hiccup was during registration, when I realized I needed to provide our car insurance information. My phone had very poor signal there, so finding the policy number on the spot was a little difficult. I probably should have asked about Wi-Fi, but it might also be helpful to have the Wi-Fi information posted near the registration kiosk for situations like this.
The staff were wonderful—very pleasant to talk to, kind, welcoming, and helpful. The GPS directions were also extremely easy to follow, which made the self-guided experience very comfortable.
We were able to walk the Chimley Trail and Bull Buck Trail and absolutely loved the experience among the giant trees. One thing to be aware of is that the forest roads are shared with other vehicles, including regular cars and other off-road recreational vehicles. Some passed by fairly quickly, so it is worth being cautious, especially when traveling with a young child.
One of the biggest surprises for us was how much we enjoyed the quieter forest experience. We had originally planned to visit Mariposa Grove afterward, but after spending time here among the magnificent trees with very little foot traffic, we felt we had already had the giant sequoia experience we were looking for and decided to skip Mariposa Grove.
We actually enjoyed the trails so much that we spent longer than expected and ultimately had to skip the creek-crossing portion of the route. One improvement that would make the tour even better would be to provide an approximate time range for each section or stop. For example, knowing how long the trails, viewpoints, and creek-crossing section typically take would help guests decide where to spend more time and what to skip if they are running behind. Some guidance from people who know the area well—such as “if you only have 30 minutes left, prioritize this section”—would be especially useful.
Overall, this was a fun, unique, and memorable part of our Yosemite trip. We especially appreciated being able to explore at our own pace with our 4-year-old, and the peaceful experience among the giant trees ended up being one of the highlights for our family.
翻译:我们带着4岁的孩子一起参加了时长为3小时的自驾Jiff之旅,整体来说,这对我们全家而言是一次非常有趣且难忘的体验。
整个行程进行得十分顺利。唯一的小小波折出现在登记环节——当时我才意识到需要提供汽车的保险信息。由于那里的手机信号极差,我一时很难找到保单编号。或许我事先该问问有没有无线网络才对。不过,在这种情况下,把Wi-Fi信息贴在登记处附近或许也会很有帮助。
工作人员非常出色——和他们交谈很愉快,他们友善、热情且乐于助人。GPS导航指示也极其容易跟随,这让自助游览的体验十分顺畅。
我们走完了奇姆利小径和布尔巴克小径,在那些参天大树间漫步的体验简直棒极了。需要注意的一点是,林间道路是与其他车辆共享的,包括普通汽车及其他越野休闲车。有些车辆行驶得相当快,因此务必小心谨慎,尤其是带着年幼的孩子出行时。
最让我们惊喜的是,我们竟然如此享受这种宁静的森林体验。原本我们计划之后再去马里波萨树林游览,但在这里与那些人迹罕至的壮丽巨树相伴一段时间后……我们觉得自己已经体验到了所期望的巨杉林之旅,因此决定跳过马里波萨林地这一站。
我们实际上非常喜欢那些步道,以至于花费的时间比预期要长,最终不得不放弃路线中横跨溪流的那一段。如果想要让整个游览体验更出色的话,一个改进措施就是为每个路段或景点给出一个大致的所需时间范围。比如说,如果能提前知道游览这些步道和观景点大概需要多长时间……对于那些时间紧张的游客来说,了解各个景点的游览所需时间会很有帮助——这样他们就能决定把时间花在哪些地方,哪些地方可以略过。如果有熟悉该地区的当地人给出一些建议,比如“如果只剩下30分钟时间,那就优先游览这一区域”,那将尤为实用。
总的来说,这一段行程是我们优胜美地之旅中有趣、独特且令人难忘的一部分。我们特别喜欢能够带着4岁的孩子,按照自己的节奏来游览。在巨大树木间的宁静体验,最终成为了我们全家的难忘回忆之一。