<p>北卡的秋天之美只有身临其境才能体会。位于北卡和田纳西交界处的大雾山(也叫“大烟山”)是美国每年接待游客最多的国家公园。在大雾中忽隐忽现的秋色仿如仙境。如果幸运的话还能碰上黑熊、野鹿、野鸡等野生动物。</p><p>除大雾山外,整个蓝脊山脉以及北卡星罗棋布的湖泊也是赏秋胜地。</p><p>The beauty of North Carolina Autumn can only be appreciated by physically being there. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park sitting between North Carolina and Tennessee is the most visited national park in the United States. The flickering beauty of the colorful autumn foliage hidden in the mountain fogs as if she was a partially covered goddess has been attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year.</p><p>Beyond the Great Smoky Mountains, the entire Blue Ridge Parkway and the startling lakes scattered in the foothills are also ideal places to capture the most clicked pictures for your social media post.</p><p>For more details:https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm</p> <p>凯兹湾的晨雾</p><p>Morning Fog in Cades Cove</p><p><br></p><p>凯兹湾的11英里环线是大雾山最迷人的地方。由于地形的原因,清晨多雾。而雾才是这里最神秘的因素。</p><p>The 11 mile loop of Cades Cove is perhaps the Crown Jewels of the Great Smoky Mountains. Due to its topography, morning fog frequently develops in Cades Cove, and the fog is the most mysterious element of the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. </p> <p>双鹿</p><p>Wild deers are frequent sightings in North Carolina</p> <p>黑熊</p><p>If you are lucky you can also spot black bears, a common wild animal found in North Carolina mountains</p> <p>小木屋外的秋色</p><p>A wood cabin nestled in autumn color</p><p><br></p><p>阿什维尔附近的皮斯加国家森林公园(Pisgah national forest)是另一处必游之地。</p><p>Pisgah National Forest is another must see place near Asheville, NC</p><p>https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48114</p> <p>逆光</p><p>Walking toward the light</p> <p>大烟山有许多瀑布,在五颜六色的秋叶映衬下格外壮观。</p><p>Numerous waterfalls are the hidden treasures in the Great Smoky Mountains</p> <p>横穿大烟山的蓝脊公路(Blue Ridge Parkway)也是一道亮丽的风景线。</p><p>The Blue Ridge Parkway is itself a beautiful scenic road to drive through</p> <p>一路上有你,再辛苦也愿意(途遇一对老人拄着拐杖爬大烟山,累了休息一下,互相亲吻鼓励)</p><p>Age is not an issue for Great Smoky Mountain visitors. Love helps you overcome any challenges along the way.</p> <p>Shenandoah国家公园:穿越北卡的蓝脊公路向北延伸至弗吉尼亚即是Shenandoah国家公园,离罗利大约3小时车程。</p><p>The Blue Ridge Parkway connects to the Skyline Drive within Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park.</p><p>https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm</p> <p>北卡蓝脊山脚下的梅奥河公园位于北卡与弗吉尼亚交界处。这处新建的州立公园有多处入口与停车场。</p><p>主停车场与公园服务中心地址:</p><p>Mayo River State Park and accesses</p><p>Mayo Mountain access</p><p>and park office</p><p>500 Old Mayo Park Road</p><p>Mayodan, NC 27027</p><p>GPS: 36.4391, -79.9475</p><p>观瀑布最近入口:</p><p>Deshazo Mill access</p><p>113 Deshazo Road</p><p>(off of Anglin Mill Road)</p><p>Stoneville, NC 27048</p><p>GPS: 36.5362, -79.9940</p><p>https://www.ncparks.gov/mayo-river-state-park/home</p> <p>梅奥河畔的秋水酒庄</p><p>Autumn Creek Vineyards</p><p>地址(address):</p><p>364 Means Creek Rd</p><p>Mayodan, NC 27027</p><p>https://autumncreekvineyards.com</p> <p>在北卡看红叶也无须舍近求远。罗利周边就有许多看红叶的好去处。</p><p>Closer to Raleigh, there are also many places to catch beautiful autumn foliage</p><p><br></p><p>利林顿(Lillington)</p><p>Raven Rock State Park</p><p>始建于1969年,占地4694公顷。该公园的特点是穿越公园的河流坐落在岩石上。沿着Fish Trap小道即可从停车场步行到河边。</p><p>地址 (address):</p><p>3009 Raven Rock Rd, Lillington, NC</p><p>7:00-19:00开放。夏季延长到22:00。</p><p>https://www.ncparks.gov/raven-rock-state-park/home</p><p><br></p> <p>北卡Tunnel Creek Vineyards酒庄</p><p>地址: 1333 Berry Hill Rd,Roxboro,NC</p><p>https://tunnelcreekvineyards.com</p> <p>北卡Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm</p><p>离三角地区Durham市约30分钟车程</p><p>地址:Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm, LLC</p><p>465 Yarbrough Rd</p><p>Roxboro, NC 27574</p><p>https://www.sunsetridgebuffalo.com</p> <p>德拉姆(Durham)Eno River State Park</p><p>始建于1975年,占地4200公顷。Eno是当地印第安人的部落名称。17世纪欧洲移民到此占领这片土地,将当地的河流命名为Eno河。来自欧洲的移民在当地安家落户,逐渐发展成如今的德拉姆市。</p><p>吊桥和长达6公里的人行道是其特色。</p><p>地址(address):</p><p>6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705</p><p>24小时开放</p><p>https://www.ncparks.gov/eno-river-state-park/home</p> <p>Durham Eno River West Point Mill</p><p>始建于1778年,与1942年停用。是Eno河上32座磨坊里使用时间最长的磨坊。</p><p>地址:5101 N Roxboro St,Durham,NC27704。24小开放。</p><p>https://www.dprplaymore.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/West-Point-on-the-Eno-76</p> <p>罗利 Dover Farm</p><p>属于私人马场,位于Avent Ferry Rd和Gorman St之间的Tryon Rd旁。</p> <p>Dover Farm养马场</p> <p>罗利Lake Johnson公园</p><p>始建于1952年,占地300余公顷。湖面大约150公顷。沿湖人行道3.5英里。卫生间、户外烧烤、小卖部、室内活动空间、划船等活动设施齐全。</p><p>地址:4601 Avent Ferry Rd.,Raleigh, NC 27606</p><p>室外空间24小时开放。</p><p>https://raleighnc.gov/places/lake-johnson-park</p> <p>罗利Lake Raleigh</p><p>罗利湖位于北卡州立大学校园内,对公众24小时开放。周边有高尔夫球场、俱乐部,以及公寓楼。</p> <p>罗利Pullen Park</p><p>占地66.4公顷、始建于1887年与毗邻的北卡州立大学同龄。Pullen公园是北卡州第一个public(公立)公园,也是全美国最早问世的5个公立公园之一。全世界第16个公立公园。</p><p>Pullen Park is the first public park in North Carolina, the 5th oldest operating amusement park in the U.S. and 16th oldest in the world. </p><p>地址(address):</p><p>408 Ashe Ave,Raleigh,NC27606</p><p>开园时间(schedule):</p><p>10:00am - 6:00pm</p><p>Webpage:https://raleighnc.gov/places/pullen-park</p> <p>Apex Lake Pine社区公园</p><p>地址:2200 Laura Duncan Road </p><p>(主入口)</p><p>1808 Lake Pine Drive</p><p>(步行小道入口)</p><p>开放时间(schedule):</p><p>6:30 am - 10:00 pm </p><p>(March through October) </p><p>6:30 am - 8:00 pm </p><p>(November through February)</p><p>https://apexnc.org/795/Apex-Community-Park</p> <p>罗利Yates Mill Pond</p><p>Yates Mill修建于1756年,这在美国算是古迹了。美国第一任总统乔治-华盛顿当上总统那年,Yates Mill已有33个年头了。位于罗利市内的Yates Mill如今是北卡州立大学实验农田的一部份,对公众开放。</p><p>游览Yates Mill最值得期待的是成群的大雁从湖中起飞或落入湖中的时刻。在湖水和秋色的映照下显得格外壮观。此外,枯树和秋叶的强烈对比,透过静静地湖水形成色彩和线条分明的对称图案,也是Yates Mill湖深秋的特色。</p><p>地址:4620 Lake Wheeler Rd,Raleigh</p><p>时间:9:00 - 17:30</p><p>http://www.wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill/Pages/default.aspx</p> <p>罗利安姆思德州立公园</p><p>Umstead State Park</p><p>位于北卡三角区中心地带,跨罗利、凯瑞、德拉姆三市,占地5599英亩。内有多条步行道,2-6英里。公园有两处入口:</p><p>1)70号公路入口:Crabtree Creek Entrance at 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, 27617。</p><p>2)40号公路入口:Reedy Creek Entrance at 2100 N. Harrison Ave., Cary, 27513</p><p>Webpage: https://www.ncparks.gov/william-b-umstead-state-park/home</p> <p><br></p> <p>罗利Shelley Lake</p><p>建于1972年,占地145英亩</p><p>地址:Shelley Lake Park</p><p>1400 West Millbrook Road</p><p>Raleigh, NC 27614</p><p>Webpage:https://raleighnc.gov/places/shelley-lake-park</p> <p>罗利Lake Crabtree</p><p>有两处入口。</p><p>主园区地址:1400 Aviation Parkway</p><p>Morrisville, NC 27560</p><p>Webpage:http://www.wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree/Pages/default.aspx</p> <p>罗利北卡艺术博物馆公园</p><p>NC Museum of the Arts</p><p>属于北卡艺术博物馆室外公园。占地164英亩。由北卡首富Jim Goodnight夫妇领衔设立的慈善基金捐建。</p><p>地址:2110 Blue Ridge Rd,Raleigh</p><p>Webpage:https://www.ncartmuseum.org</p> <p>E Carroll Joyner Park</p><p>地址:701 Harris Rd,Wake forest,NC</p><p>是维克森林镇新建的公园。由Joyner家族捐赠75万美元用于第一期建设,后期建设由镇政府通过300万美元的Bond(贷款)完成。现已完成第一期工程,包括大约4.5公里的步行道、停车场、烧烤设施、以及修复的几栋农舍。</p><p>Joyner Park占地117英亩。毗邻北罗利。风景秀丽。是周末散步的好去处。</p><p>开门时间:从天亮到天黑。</p><p>https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/parks-recreation-cultural-resources/parks-facilities/e-carroll-joyner-park</p> <p>罗利琳湖公园(Lake Lynn)</p><p>在罗利居民区,占地75英亩。始建于1976年。是当地居民喜爱的4.5星级活动场所。湖里可常见野鸭、乌龟、和水鸟。偶而也可遇上野鹿。</p><p>24小时开放。</p><p>地址:建议用Trail停车场地址:</p><p>3100 Lynn Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613。</p><p>https://raleighparks.org/2014/01/09/lake-lynn-trail/</p> <p>凯瑞(Cary) Bond Park公园。</p><p>占地大约310公顷,是Wake郡最大的城市公园。环湖小道大约2英里。</p><p>地址:801 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513</p><p>https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/parks-greenways-environment/parks/fred-g-bond-metro-park</p> <p>Ronda镇拉法蒂尼酒庄</p><p>Raffaldini Vineyards, Ronda, NC</p><p>https://www.raffaldini.com</p> <p>乔丹湖公园(Jordan Lake Trail)</p><p>离罗利大约30分钟车程。</p><p>地址:2080 Jordan Dam Road</p><p>Moncure, NC 27559</p><p>https://www.ncparks.gov/jordan-lake-state-recreation-area/home</p> <p>进入11月上中旬,山区的秋叶已凋零。罗利仍是深秋,足不出户也可赏秋。打开窗门即可一网打尽满园秋色(Terrington小区院里的秋色)。</p><p>Autumn foliage in Terrington neighborhood, Raleigh</p> <p>银杏林(Gingko in Downtown Raleigh)</p><p>11月中下旬,罗利的枫叶慢慢落地,市中心州议会大楼旁的银杏林开始变色。罗利火红的秋景被市中心的那片初冬金黄所替代,持续到12月初。待银杏落叶,罗利正式进入冬季的黑白模式,一直到来年3月初。那时春暖花开,罗利又将迎来五彩缤纷的世界。</p><p>Gingko trees turn yellow and gold in late November through early December. When their leaves fall, Raleigh officially enters winter color season. By next March color returns spectacularly with spring blooming.</p>