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A Smarter Way to Shop for Skin Care 認識行銷術語聰明消費護膚品

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2023

Hilton Carter: Transform Your Home and Heart With Houseplants 植物風格大師的居家改造心法

The Ultimate Road Trip Along the Mississippi 密西西比河壯遊祕笈

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Editor’s Pick: Love That Lavender

Editor’s Pick: Liven Up Summer

A Smarter Way to Shop for Skin Care: How to make informed choices for skin care products

編輯精選：薰夏情懷

編輯精選：亮彩輕裝

如何在護膚品中聰明消費——認識各項潮流標籤

Beauty Editor’s Summer Picks

Take It From Etiquette Coach Myka Meier

Inside the Most Expensive Chinese Restaurant in America: Chef Guo

美妝保養夏日嚴選

翻轉「禮儀」印象——麥卡˙梅爾禮儀教練的入門指南

一品國宴食藝——頂級中餐主廚郭文俊的料理哲學

Teleport to China Through The Huntington Botanical Gardens

Hilton Carter: Transform Your Home and Heart With Houseplants

遁入中國園林——遊漢庭頓圖書館中式主題花園

植物風格專家希爾頓˙卡特實用養護心法

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58 COVER Chef Guo's Silver Cod Steak, a delicate fusion of East and West, is cooked with traditional Chinese methods but plated in Western style. Read the full story on page 22. Photography by Hongda Zhu

Home Editor’s Pick: Coastal Tranquility

家居編輯精選：沿海時刻

The Breakers: The Vanderbilts’ Summer Residence 走進紐波特夏日名邸——聽濤山莊

The Great River Road Trip: Tour Along the Mississippi

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禮儀教練麥卡．梅爾（Myka Meier）在其社群媒體上，深入淺出分享日常中實用的禮儀知識。她開辦禮儀學院，豐富趣味的禮儀學習，使更多人從中體會其美好與意義。藉由本專題故事，您或許能發掘截然不同的「禮儀」面貌。生機蓬勃的夏日，是否也想將戶外的綠意盎然帶進家中？透過居家植物風格專家希爾頓．卡特（Hilton Carter）的分享，近一步探索栽種植物之樂趣，不僅為了美觀，背後更有受用一生的處世哲學。本期封面故事，走進全紐約最頂級的中式料理餐館，與官府養生菜的創辦人——郭文俊展開對話。千錘百鍊的廚藝、對料理無盡的追尋，在曼哈頓群雄割據的餐飲世界裡，呈上一席堪比國宴的料理，招待世界各方的名流貴

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ETIQUETTE COACH MYKA MEIER True grace radiates from a heart of kindness 翻轉「禮儀」印象禮儀教練麥卡 · 梅爾的不敗心法

By Hazel Atkins Pictures courtesy of Myka Meier

THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN AMERICAN ESSENCE MAGAZINE.

yka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette and the Plaza Hotel Finishing Program, knows first-hand that knowledge of the codes of etiquette does not come automatically. “If I can learn it, anyone can!” she said, laughing. Bright-eyed, lively, and smiling, her exquisite poise is familiar to anyone who has watched her short, fun, and informative YouTube videos. Despite having a natural grace that many might consider unattainable, Meier’s humor and openness give her warmth and make her relatable. These qualities make the rules of etiquette seem easy, and she believes that they are. She offers classes through her New York-based international etiquette school; has a YouTube channel providing tips on how to tie a scarf, how to withdraw from toxic relationships, and how to drink tea properly; and has published two books on etiquette, the first of which sold out in 24 hours. Her business is

麥卡．梅爾（Myka Meier），禮儀學院 Beaumont Etiquette 與廣場飯店禮儀課程創辦人，她切身體會，禮儀規範不是人與身俱來的能力。「如果我能學會，那麼誰都能學會！」她笑著說。梅爾眼神明亮，充滿活力，在 YouTube 影音平臺上見過她的人，應該很熟悉她的從容與優雅，在其頻道中有許多有趣且富含知識的短片。可能有很多人會認為，她天生優雅，這並非能靠自學而來，但其談吐幽默且坦率，熱情渲染觀眾，進而產生共鳴，讓學習禮儀規範不再那般沉重，而她也認為，禮儀學習應該輕鬆自在。梅爾在紐約創立國際禮儀學院，開設了實體課程，並創建 YouTube 頻道，提供日常禮儀小技巧，像是領巾的打法、如何擺脫不健康的人際關係（在西方文化中，有「毒性關係」一說），和下午茶的正確喝法等。她還出

Left page: Meier holding a class in the Plaza Hotel in New York. In her courses, she offers real-life tips that can be easily applied to everyday social interactions.

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INSIDE THE MOST EXPENSIVE CHINESE RESTAURANT IN AMERICA Chef Guo Wenjun crafts an intricate feast fit for an emperor 一席「國宴」改寫中餐印象 English by Catherine Yang | Chinese by Ann Lin Photography by Hongda Zhu

he idea of Chinese food doesn't often bring to mind an elaborate 19-course meal of meticulously composed dishes served in custom-made vessels. “Chinese food has thousands of years of history and culture. It should be expensive,” said chef Guo Wenjun, whose eponymous restaurant in New York, at $518 per person for the tasting menu, is the most expensive Chinese restaurant in America. The windowless, Midtown East location is meant to serve no more than 10 patrons a night. Guo, who has served as executive chef at China’s Diaoyutai Garden Villa International Club, the Imperial Kitchen of the Palace Museum, and others, oversaw the decor: sourcing stately seats from Indonesia weighing some 160 pounds, curating the playlist, and handcrafting the faux gingko tree whose branches sprawl across the ceiling. It's a deliberate affair meant to mirror the tradition of imperial banquets. "When I came to America, I saw the standing of Chinese cuisine. I wasn’t satisfied,” Guo said. The cuisine encompasses myriad complicated and versatile culinary techniques, reflecting China’s millennia-long history. "I felt I needed to show the American people what Chinese cuisine is really about," he said.

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飲食是文化的載體，承載著一個民族的傳統和價值觀。華人重視飲食，歷經數千年傳承，每一道料理都蘊含著悠久的歷史人文，且發展出複雜多變的烹飪技巧。而在這淵遠流長的飲食文化中，又以宮廷御膳為最高指標，聚斂天下四方美饌，也讓中國烹飪藝術能持續發展。「過去的宮廷菜，就是皇帝吃的御膳，特別注重養生；官府菜，則是以味道為主。」來自中國的郭文俊先生秉持著「以味為先，以養為本」的精神，結合了八大菜系、滿漢全席，以及各地官府菜及其菜系的精華，獨創了「官府養生菜」。此菜品形式，運用中國傳統的手藝與精神，結合西方的餐飲文化，在紐約曼哈頓開席設宴，款待世界各地的饕客。廚藝傳承弘揚中餐郭文俊14歲起便在御廚第七代傳人丁廣州大師的指導下，接受烹飪培訓。回憶起過去的時光，他道：「那時是夏天，穿著皮鞋的腳，汗不斷往出冒，」、「從（上午）五點上班到（晚上）九點鐘結束，期間我能開差不多 40多頭豬，分劏（分解、剖開之意）。過去我們練的就是基本功，現在這廚師，可能分劏都不會。」

Right page: Butterfly Loves the Flower merges ingredients from the land and sea. The butterfly garnish is handmade from edible rice paper.

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THE SYMPHONY OF A CHINESE GARDEN The Huntington Botanical Garden, a classic aesthetic 傳藝再現北美探中式園林之美

Article and photography by Jeff Perkin

THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN THE EPOCH TIMES.

nter as a hundred cares vanish. Laugh as the great river expands.” This couplet is vertically inscribed at the entrance of the Chinese garden’s tea house. “Liu Fang Yuan,” or The Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is an incredible 15-acre garden created in the traditional style of scholar gardens from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) in Suzhou, China. This breathtaking garden is the result of nearly two decades of work, uncompromising craftsmanship, and comprehensive attention to detail. Surrounding a central lake called the Lake of Reflected Fragrance, the garden was artfully designed to be a “moving painting” composed of architectural structures, plants, trees, rare rocks, ornate walkways, and bridges. Every area of the garden offers new compositions and sensations to stimulate the mind and captivate the senses. Beyond its aesthetic and sensual beauty, the landscape and architecture are filled with messages in Chinese calligraphy, abundant Chinese plants, and stones and architectural features that were artfully incorporated for cultural significance. Incredibly, Liu Fang Yuan is just one of an astounding collection of 16 themed gardens that make up 130 acres of botanical gardens at the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino, California. Thousands of plant species, extensive art galleries, and extremely valuable book collections make the Huntington a one-of-a-kind historic estate and living museum.

「入口百憂去，一笑大江橫。」中式庭園的茶館門口，柱子上的楹聯寫道。流芳園占地 15 英畝，是以中國明朝（1368~1644 年）蘇州文人園林風格打造的傳統中式庭園，漫步其中，處處令人歎為觀止，其建造堅持傳統技藝，著重細節，且耗時近二十年。園林建築、植栽、樹木、奇石，華美的小徑與拱橋圍繞著中心的湖泊，仿若一幅會動的畫卷。庭園任一處的景色，都有著令人悸動的元素，帶來靈感，為五感增添驚喜。景觀與建築間，有數幅書法展示期間，精巧地穿插了姿色各異的植物、造型特異的石頭與風格建築元素，充滿文化韻味。然而，流芳園只是漢庭頓圖書館中，其中一座主題式花園。位於加州聖瑪利諾（San Marino, CA）的漢庭頓莊園共有 16 座主題花園，總面積達 130 英畝，當中上千種花草樹木、廣大的美術館和珍貴的藏書，使漢庭頓成為一座獨一無二的莊園，與別具歷史意義的生活博物館。再現明朝園林風采中式庭園巧妙運用周圍環境，彷彿將遠方的景色裝進畫框，創造庭園內外的平衡，而忠於蘇州景觀設計的原則，建造庭園是為了向自然景觀表達敬意。占地廣闊的漢庭頓莊園，在聖瑪力諾山區成年橡樹與松樹襯托之下，充滿遠離洛杉磯城市塵囂之感。

Left page: The World in a Wine Pot is part of the new Verdant Microcosm, which is a natural gallery of Penzing and Taihu rocks.

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The Life-Changing Power of

HOUSEPLANTS Hilton Carter on how to transform your home and heart with plants

由內而外的綠意人生 ——植物風格專家希爾頓．卡特

By Crystal Shi Photography by Hilton Carter, copyright CICO Books 2023

t started with Frank—Frank the fiddle-leaf fig, 一切始於法蘭克——那是棵名為法蘭克的琴葉榕。 that is. 希爾頓．卡特（Hilton Carter）於 2014 年買下 W hen Hi lt on Ca r t er bought—a nd t hen 第一棵室內植物，並為它取名時，沒有料想到這會是 named—his first houseplant in 2014, he didn’t know it 他轉變人生的開始，他從此踏上了探索室內植物的旅 was the start of a life-changing jour程。如今，法蘭克高高挺立，直至天花 ney into indoor greenery. Now Frank 板，是家裡的明星植物，在卡特巴爾的 is the ceiling-brushing star of Carter’s 摩的家中，有超過 300 種植物，而卡 Baltimore home of 300-some plants, 特——一名畫家與經一番歷練的電影製 and Carter, a fine artist and filmmak作人——他將這些植物作為自己的調色 er by training, has fully embraced 盤，樂此不疲。 plants as his palette. 除了室內植物風格師的工作外， Along with his work as a plant and 卡特著有四本植物照護與風格設計 interior stylist, Carter has written four 書 ——《Wild at Home》、《Wild plant-care and styling books: Wild at Interiors》、《Wild Creations》，以 Home, Wild Interiors, Wild Creations 及近期發表的新書《Living Wild》。他 and the recently released Living Wild. 也有在 Magnolia Network 電視臺上 Living Wild, published in He has also hosted a workshop series 主持工作坊系列節目，並推出系列商品， March 2023 by CICO Books, is on the Magnolia Network, launched 在目標百貨（Target）就可找到一系列 Carter’s fourth book. his own line of products as well as a 的聯名產品。同時，在家鄉巴爾的摩， collection for Target, and opened a plant shop called 他與夥伴開了一間植物商店，名為 Green Neighbor。 Green Neighbor with a partner in his hometown of 在一次訪談中，他談到成為植物風格師的歷程，及植物 Baltimore. In an interview, he spoke about his jour如何使他成為更好的人，也不吝分享了一些種植技巧， ney to plant styling, how plants made him a better 幫助新手簡易上手。 person, and what new plant owners need to know to set themselves up for success. 34│

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Hilton Carter’s career as a houseplants stylist began with taking care of a fiddleleaf fig named Frank. Caring for plants led to dramatic changes in his career and even his life.

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DESIGN THAT HARMONIZES WITH NATURE The first-ever outdoor collection by Poliform

取用有道對話自然 Poliform首度推出戶外系列 By Ann Lin Pictures courtesy of Poliform

The serene atmosphere of the Cloisters of San Simpliciano complemented Poliform's first-ever outdoor collection: Percezioni, which was presented at the 2023 Milano Design Week in April.

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s the last ray of light sank below the horizon and tranquility permeated the Cloisters of San Simpliciano, Poliform—Italy’s luxury furniture company—welcomed more than 200 distinguished guests and clients to an exclusive exhibition tailored for the April 2023 Milano Design Week, the world’s biggest annual design fair. Built during the Renaissance as a part of the Basilica of Simpliciano, this secluded corner tucked within the heart of the Brera district was perfect for Poliform’s presentation of its newest project—Percezioni, or Perceptions. "While architecture determines the boundaries and meanings of our lives within domestic spaces, nature does the exact same thing when we are outside. The Cloisters of San Simpliciano mirrored Poliform's signature elegance and its take on modern luxury," Poliform CEO Giovanni Anzani told Elite. The multi-sensory installation was inspired by humanity’s innate connection to nature. It featured the same sleek and simple designs iconic to the brand, but for the outdoors. The ethereal live performance of saxophone, intertwined with Italy’s own Caterina Barbieri’s electronica, accompanied the ancient backdrop. As soon as the attendees stepped into the plaza, they were transported to a meditative realm of heightened senses. Percezioni was presented in collaboration with renowned designers Jean-Marie Massaud, Emmanuel Gallina, Marcel Wanders, and Soo Chan. Fusing tradition with innovation, the installation beckoned its guests to look beyond the obvious and reexamine the world around them.

在夜晚的米蘭聖星波里新聖殿（Cloisters of San Simpliciano church）廣場上，薩克斯風樂聲和電子音樂旋律交織迴盪，點點燭光映在建築上的光影，為這隱密且古老的角落營造出一份沉穩、優雅。這是意大利家居品牌Poliform為今年春季的米蘭設計週量身打造的沉浸式空間——Percezioni（感知）。活動靈感來自反思設計對於人和大自然之間的意義，通過將音樂、戶外空間和家具設計相結合，使新舊元素、藝術表現和自然人文等不同概念相互交織。 Percezioni 恰如其分地展現了 Poliform 對於家具設計的精神，Poliform 兼具傳統與創新，風格融合現代與古典元素，堅持在簡約優雅的線條中，展現意大利工匠古老且精緻的手工技藝。今年，Poliform 更首度將其典雅且兼具實用性的居家風格延伸至室外，在 Percezioni 向各界設計師、建築師，以及各地媒體宣布一個嶄新的計畫—— Poliform 首度推出戶外家具系列。品牌邀請了 Jean-Marie Massaud、Emmanuel Gallina、Marcel Wanders 和 Soo Chan 等多位知名設計師，藉其藝術敏銳度，詮釋 Poliform 戶外生活格調的願景。透過 Percezioni 展演空間重新演繹人類、自然與景觀空間之間的流動性，展現人與家具和戶外空間對話的可能。設計延續自然之美如同Poliform重視人與自然環境的連結，設計師 Emmanuel Gallina注重家具的細節和實用性，也喜好將中性的色調和天然的材料，運用在作品之中，呈現簡約而優雅的現代美學。他與Poliform共同推出的 Magnolia系列，也是其設計師生涯中首個戶外家具系列。座椅系列中的沙發、扶手椅、躺椅等作品中，那俐落又帶著圓潤的線條，原型便是來自於樹枝和飄零的落葉。其木材共有淺色與深色兩種木質色澤可供選擇，靈感源於日本四百年前的傳統工法——燒杉（Shou Sugi

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NATURE’S CRAFTSMAN To highlight the unbreakable bond between nature and humanity, designer Emmanuel Gallina sought inspiration from beyond the four walls. His Magnolia Collection—composed of a sofa, an armchair, a daybed, and a sunbed—features sleek, rounded lines reminiscent of majestic overarching tree boughs and the fluttering motion of fallen leaves. Everything, from the furniture’s innovative invisible backrest for extra comfort to the designer’s choice of natural palettes and materials, echoes Poliform’s simple yet elegant and modern aesthetics. This Magnolia Collection heralds Gallina’s venture into the world of outdoor furnishing.

因內部結構的改變，使得木材更加穩固不易變形，並且達到天然的防潮、防腐、防蟲效果。使用燒杉板作為家具材料是古人的智慧，在炭層的保護下，木材大幅延長了使用壽命。作為極少數的板材，其擁有持久、固炭的特性，透過傳承與創新，Poliform 讓這項古老技藝飄洋過海。延續設計理念，Gallina 進一步探索著古老巨石碑與周遭自然環境的連結關係，於是又一戶外作品—— Monolith 油然而生。由 Poliform 研發的專利技術 Cementoskin® 或玄武岩石材製成的纖薄桌板，突顯了底座的厚實，而圓潤的線條取代了桌邊的稜角，增加了柔和的視覺效果。作為一系列作品，Monolith 提供不同尺寸和各種平面形式的選擇，並採用 Cementoskin® 表面處理技術，通過在表面塗覆薄層水泥，創造獨特的 │45

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room to the right and a ladies’ reception room to the left. Continuing straight, you step into the immense Great Hall. Rising 50 feet above with its great balconies, the Great Hall creates the illusion of an Italian open courtyard, or cortile. Hunt organized the rooms of the mansion around this central space, in the manner of the villas depicted in Palazzi di Genova. Allard and Sons of Paris created the interiors, importing the finest materials for its work. Austrian sculptor Karl Bitter created the relief sculpture in the 54│

來自世界各地，只為傾力打造出華麗雄偉的聽濤山莊。豪宅外牆是由印第安納州的石灰岩所建，而室內大廳的牆壁則是由法國進口的卡昂石灰岩雕刻而成，牆壁上還嵌有來自非洲的粉紅大理石與意大利的綠色大理石板。大廳的壁柱（嵌入石柱）和圓形浮雕使用橡實和橡樹葉裝飾，這是范德比爾特的家族象徵，代表著長壽與力量。視線向上延伸至天花板，巨大的裝飾線板框起了一幅描繪天空的天頂畫。考量到新英格蘭地區多變的氣候，亨特特意將大廳設計為封閉的空間，但又讓該空間保有開放式庭院之感——透過其細節繁複的天花板

Left: The music room showcases a gilt-coffered ceiling lined with silver and gold. This room was featured in the season finale of the HBO series The Gilded Age . Top: The Breaker’s lavish library was designed to be the mansion’s centerpiece, as Cornelius Vanderbilt was a well-read man committed to lifelong learning. Its walls are paneled with Circassian walnut cut in Europe and stamped with gold. Bottom: Facing east to welcome the rising sun, the morning room is a communal sitting room designed by Allard & Sons of France. The design features platinumleaf wall panels adorned with muses from Greek mythology.

estate. Ogden Codman, a Boston architect, oversaw the design of the family quarters.

裝飾與天頂畫之間的對比，與間隔室內走廊和涼廊的巨型玻璃牆，增強了空間的開放性。豪宅南翼突出的空間，是橢圓形的音樂室。這裡

CLASSICAL MOTIFS AND LUXURIOUS MATERIALS For the grand view of the ocean, Hunt created the double loggia (covered exterior galleries, one above the other, created primarily as a place for sitting). The lower loggia has a vaulted ceiling covered in mosaic, and the upper loggia is painted to resemble canopies

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規劃最佳專屬路線這趟公路旅行，涵蓋範圍很廣，因此在規劃時，建議將注意力集中於您最感興趣的部分，為您的大河歷險記設定

CHOOSE YOUR ANGLE A road map so enormous can use a bit of focus. Consider a theme for your Great River Road adventure. History buffs can visit Civil War battlefields, Underground Railroad locations, and archaeological sites. Besides Cahokia, there is more archaeology at Wickliffe Mounds State Park in Kentucky. Or visit one of more than 70 interpretive centers covering a wide variety of topics, including Mark Twain, Lewis and Clark, the National Eagle Center, aquariums, art museums, and much more. The history of American music runs countercurrent, following the river north from roots in the South, and you’ll find museums dedicated to a variety of genres along the way. Foodies could call this the barbecue trail, with Memphis (wet or dry rub?) and St. Louis as obvious hubs, but with several alternatives besides: Kentucky and Arkansas have their own ideas about barbecue, and even New Orleans goes rogue on the definition with its “barbecue” shrimp. (And while barbecue is not often considered a Minnesota thing, The Piggy BBQ in Walker, 30 miles east of the headwaters is worth the extra miles.) Meanwhile, beer flows where the river goes: Craft beer fans will find more than 50 breweries along the route, without even venturing far from the river into brewery-dense places such as St. Louis and the Twin Cities.

個主題吧！愛好歷史的您，可以走訪南北戰爭時的戰場、當年非裔奴隸逃跑的祕密路線地下鐵路，還有考古遺跡等。除了卡霍基亞遺址，還有肯塔基州的威克利夫州立公園（Wickliffe Mounds State Park），或是參加大河之路遊客中心舉辦的活動，內容豐富多樣——例如馬克吐溫主題導覽、路易斯與克拉克遠征（Lewis and Clark）、參訪國家老鷹中心（National Eagle Center），還有水族館、美術館等各色活動。如果想探索美國在地音樂的歷史，您可沿河逆流而行探訪博物館等景點。而對美食愛好者來說，將這段路程稱為「燒烤之路」也不為過。說到燒烤，要以曼非斯（您是醬燒派，還是乾燒派？）和聖路易斯為經典，不過有幾個地方，也能找到比較非典型的選擇：肯塔基州和阿肯色州的燒烤獨具地域特色，新奧爾良也有他們所謂的「烤」蝦料理。雖然明尼蘇達州並不風行燒烤，但從密西西比河源頭處往東 30 英里的沃克（Walker），有間燒烤餐廳叫 The Piggy BBQ，絕對值得您花時間走一趟。大啖燒烤的同時，別忘了，密西西比河流到哪兒，哪兒就有美味的啤酒。喜好精釀啤酒的人，不用專程去啤酒廠最密集的地方，如聖路易斯和雙子城，大河之路沿途就有超過 50 間啤酒廠，無須偏離主要路線，也能暢飲淋漓。

Right: A cannon-firing demonstration at Chalmette Battlefield, New Orleans. _courtesy of U.S. National Park Service Right page: Built in the 1850s by Baroness de Pontalba, New Orleans' historic Pontalba Buildings are one of the most recognizable features of the French Quarter.

Itasca State Park 艾塔斯卡州立公園 36750 Main Park Drive Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-699-7251 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Mississippi Palisades State Park 密西西比州立公園 16327A IL Rte. 84 Savanna, IL 61074 815-273-2731

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Pikes Peak State Park 派克峰公園 32264 Pikes Peak Rd. McGregor, IA 52157 563-873-2341 The Park Store is open from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed Mondays and Tuesdays), Memorial Day weekend through the third Sunday in October.

Hawn State Park 漢恩州立公園 12096 Park Drive Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670-8121 Park Office: 573-883-3603 Park Grounds Year-round: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday–Thursday; 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday and Saturday

Park Office hours April through October (on-season): Noon to 4 p.m., Thursday –Monday. November–March (off-season): 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Closed Wednesday

波托西啤酒廠餐廳 Potosi Brewery Restaurant 209 S Main St, Potosi, WI 53820 608-763-4002 Monday–Saturday: 11 a.m.– 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 波托西啤酒廠導覽 Potosi Brewery Tours 209 S Main St, Potosi, WI 53820 608-763-4002 Saturday: 1 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. 國家啤酒釀造博物館 National Brewery Museum 209 S Main St, Potosi, WI 53820 484-431-4037 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

The Piggy BBQ Restaurants 607 Minnesota Ave Box 1286 Walker, MN 56484 218-547-6465 Monday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Independence Day: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Columbus-Belmont State Park 哥倫布-貝爾蒙特州立公園 350 Park Road Columbus, KY 42032 270-677-2327 Park Grounds April 1–Oct. 15: open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Winter: open 8 a.m. to dark. Museum by appointment only; camping and park open year round.

Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge 里爾富特國家野生動物保護區 4343 Hwy 157 Union City, TN 38261 731-538-2481 Monday–Saturday (closed on all federal holidays) 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Reelfoot Lake State Park 里爾富特湖州立公園 2595 Hwy 21 E Tiptonville, TN 38079 731-253-9652 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. St. Bernard State Park 聖貝爾納州立公園 501 St. Bernard Parkway Braithwaite, LA 70040 504-682-2101 888-677-7823

National Eagle Center 國家老鷹中心 50 Pembroke Ave. S. Wabasha, MN 55981 651-565-4989 877-332-4537 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Different events daily

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NATURAL BEAUTY The river route has an unbeatable natural beauty for nature lovers. Twice each year, millions of birds from 325 species make the migration along the Mississippi Flyway, drawing many birders hoping to add to their life lists. State parks abound: Pikes Peak in Iowa overlooks the river and is great for fall colors. Mississippi Palisades State Park in Illinois features its own overlook and the iconic sandstone tower Sentinel Rock. Missouri’s Hawn State Park is home to sandstone canyons, while Kentucky’s Columbus-Belmont State Park, a Civil War site, offers river cliff-top camping. Reelfoot Lake State Park is a watery wonder with thousands of acres of lake and flooded woods for paddling, plus a national wildlife refuge nearby. Eagles dominate here in the middle of winter. Finally, St Bernard State Park lies just 18 miles south of Bourbon Street, yet is immersed in nature with camping, boating, swimming, and excellent birdwatching. Minutes away at Chalmette, visit the site of the Battle of New Orleans, the last major battle of the War of 1812. Overwhelmed yet? The great thing is this road trip is inexhaustible. I try to knock off a bit more of this each year. Start planning for next spring and summer, or even now for sites along the southern stretch. Check out the Experience the Mississippi River website (ExperienceMississippiRiver.com) for more itinerary ideas and to order or download a free map of the entire route.

Waterfowl in flight at the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge. _courtesy of USFWS

擁抱自然風光喜愛大自然的您請務必留心，在大河之路上有一種景色，其壯麗無與倫比。季節轉換之際，有數百萬隻、325種候鳥會以密西西比河上空為路線，展開一年兩度的大遷徙。許多賞鳥人士遊大河之路將此列上此生必做的願望清單。該路線途經多座州立公園：愛荷華州的派克峰公園有著絕美的秋景，還可以眺望密西西比河。伊利諾州的密西西比河公園有著名的哨兵岩地質景觀，而從這裡遠眺的河面，別有一番景致。河流流經密蘇里州一帶，有座漢恩州立公園可以觀賞砂岩峽谷地形；而肯塔基州的哥倫布 - 貝爾蒙特州立公園，除了山頂露營區，此地也曾是南北戰爭地點。田納西州的里爾富特湖州立公園，擁有數千英畝的湖泊與沼澤森林，可以在此划船遊覽；附近的國家野生動物保護區，寒冬時節常有老鷹出沒。從新奧爾良法國區著名的波旁街往南 18 英里，聖貝爾納州立公園就座落於此。雖與鬧區相距甚近，卻為大自然完美包覆，遊客可以在公園露營、划船、游泳戲水，此地也是一處絕佳的賞鳥景點。距離公園幾分鐘的路程，就是查爾梅特（Chalmette）古戰場，這裡是新奧爾良之戰，即 1812 年戰爭（又稱美國第二次獨立戰爭）中最後一場重要戰役的所在地。大河之路永遠可以帶給遊人驚喜。每一年，筆者都會循著大河之路旅行，試著去那些未曾到訪的景點。現在就開始計劃明年春天或今年夏天的旅程，或馬上出發，就近前往幾個景點，來趟小旅行。如果想知道更多路線規劃，在大河之路的官方網站（experiencemississippiriver.com）可以免費下載自訂路線地圖或完整地圖，也有各種活動資訊可供參考。

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