遊遍世界:你從未聽說的7個美國國家公園大綱
7 U.S. NationalParks You Didn't Know Existed
你從未聽說的7個美國國家公園
You know Yellowstone and Yosemite... but how much do you know about the America's 56 other National Parks?
你知道黃石公園和約塞米蒂國家公園，但是你對於美國56個國家公園有多少了解呢？
These lesser-known National Parks are less popular than their famed counterparts, but they're just as beautiful. Whether you want to explore ocean, mountains, caverns or forest, these parks offer an adventure for everyone.
相對來說，這些名聲不大的國家公園沒有著名國家公園的那麼受人歡迎，但它們也很美。無論是你想探索海洋、山脈、洞穴或是森林，這些公園都能滿足你的探險欲。
NO.1 Lake Clark National Park and Preservation, Alaska
克拉克湖國家公園和保護區， 阿拉斯加
Lake Clark National Park sits 100 miles southwest of Anchorage and is a nature-enthusiast's heaven. Visitors can explore the park's three mountain ranges, two active volcanos, and many lakes and streams on foot, raft or kayak. In the winter, stargazers can catch a breathtaking view of the Northern Lights.
克拉克湖國家公園坐落在安克雷奇西南一百英里處，是自然愛好者的天堂。遊客們可以通過徒步、皮筏或小艇的方式盡情探索公園內三條山脈、兩座活火山和河流湖泊。冬天的時候， 天文學家可將驚豔的北極光盡收眼底。
NO.2 Biscayne National Park, Florida
比斯坎灣國家公園，佛羅里達
Undersea explorers should flock to Biscayne National Park, where 95 percent of the park's 172,000 acres are covered by water. Visitors can snorkel, scuba dive, go canoeing or kayaking, camp on Boca Chita Key, and view some seriously cool wildlife, like manatees and crocodiles. One of the park's coolest features is the Maritime Heritage Trail, a ranger-guided snorkel tour that visits sunken shipwrecks.
水下探險者們應該趕緊到比斯坎國家公園，這裏172000公頃的土地裏有百分之九十五都是水域。遊客可以用呼吸管潛泳或蛙潛、劃獨木舟或是皮艇、在波科奇塔礁上露營以及觀賞各種霸氣外露的野生動物，比如海牛和鱷魚。公園最拉風的特色就是沿海文化小徑，這是一個由管理員帶領的潛泳之旅，可以遊覽到沉船的殘骸。
NO.3 Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
羅亞島國家公園，密歇根
Isle Royale National Park is tricky to get to -- you can only access it by boat or seaplane -- but it's totally worth it. The park consists of Isle Royale and over 450 smaller islands, all surrounded by Lake Superior. The remote, untouched islands' unique biosphere was designated an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980.
羅亞島國家公園可能不是那麼方便到達--你只能通過船隻或水上飛機到達--但這絕對值得一試。公園由羅亞島和超過450個小型島嶼組成，被蘇必略湖包圍。這個未受影響島嶼羣生物圈於1980年被定爲國際生物圈保護區。
NO.4 Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
國會礁國家公園，猶他州
Capitol Reef National Park is located in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (aka a wrinkle on the earth) in south-central Utah. The park's unique scenery is great for scenic drives, hikes and rock climbing.
國會礁國家公園坐落在猶他州中南的水穴褶，地質學上被稱作單層褶皺（也即地球的皺紋）。公園獨特的遊覽活動是能夠讓你大飽眼福的駕車、徒步旅行和攀巖。
NO.5 North Cascades National Park, Washington
北瀑布國家公園，華盛頓
About three hours from Seattle, North Cascades National Park is a mountainous wonderland. Over 300 glaciers top the mountains, feeding the park's many waterfalls. Challenging hikes and rock climbing trails through the alpine wilderness await rugged travelers.
大概離西雅圖三個小時的車程，北瀑布國家公園是個多山的樂園。超過300個山頂冰川，是公園裏數目衆多的瀑布的水源。具有挑戰性的徒步旅行和攀巖小徑穿過高山荒涼的地區，它們已在此地恭候遊人多時。
NO.6 Channel Islands National Park, California
海峽羣島國家公園，加利福尼亞
After taking a quick boat ride to Channel Islands National Park, an offshore world awaits you. The park consists of five of the Channel Islands, which sit off the coast of southern California, and are untouched, isolated and reflect the area "as it once was." Snorkelers and scuba divers can delve into the Pacific waters, nature enthusiasts can spot whales, dolphins and seals, and outdoor adventurers can go hiking, tidalpooling, backcountry camping and check out the park's unique wildflower population.
乘快艇到達海峽國家公園之後，離濱的世界正等着你。這個公園由五個海峽羣島組成，坐落在南加利福尼亞離岸的地區，是一片無人問津、與世隔絕的土地，很好地展現了它“最初的樣貌”。呼吸管潛泳和蛙潛的人可以一頭扎入到太平洋水域，自然愛好者們可疑看到鯨魚、海豚和海豹，戶外探險家可以徒步旅行、暢遊潮汐、露營郊野以及觀賞公園裏獨特的野生花卉羣。
NO.7 Great Basin National Park, Nevada
大盆地國家公園，內華達
If you want to climb a 13,000 foot mountain, explore caves and experience the solitude of the desert, Great Basin National Park is for you. The park is home to Lehman Caves, which were discovered in the 1880s are famous for their unique ecosystem. If spelunking's not your thing, how about a journey along Bristlecone Pine Trail, on which you will see some of the oldest living organisms in the world, a climb up Wheeler Peak or an evening campfire?
如果你想攀爬13000英尺高的山，探索和體驗大漠的孤寂，大盆地國家公園正適合你。這裏是雷曼洞穴的所在地，它在十九世紀八十年代被發現之後因獨特的生態環境而名滿天下。如果洞穴探索不是你的選擇，那麼在狐尾鬆小徑上來一個旅程如何？旅途中你將會見到現存的世上最古老的有機體，或者爬上威勒峯來一次夜間篝火怎樣？
