在亞特蘭大的娃娃頭小徑上散步

在亞特蘭大的娃娃頭小徑上散步

Tucked away in a corner of southeast Atlanta is Constitution Lakes, a little-known nature preserve that's home to scenic wetlands, a variety of wildlife and a constantly evolving art exhibit created entirely from items found in the park.

在亞特蘭大東南部的一個(gè)角落里藏著憲法湖，這是一個(gè)鮮為人知的自然保護(hù)區(qū)，這里有風(fēng)景優(yōu)美的濕地、各種各樣的野生動(dòng)物，還有一個(gè)完全由公園里的物品創(chuàng)造出來(lái)的不斷演變的藝術(shù)展。

The rules are simple at Doll's Head Trail. (Photo: Snapshot from video)

Once the site of a brickyard, the property was purchased by DeKalb County in 2003. Soon after, a paved walkway and a boardwalk were added around one side of the lakes.

這里曾經(jīng)是一個(gè)磚廠，2003年被DeKalb縣買(mǎi)下。不久，圍繞著湖的一側(cè)，一條鋪好的人行道和一條木板路出現(xiàn)了。

Constitution Lakes and the surrounding wetlands provide a surprising habitat for birds and animals. (Photo: MNN)

The brickyard shut down nearly 50 years ago, and the lakes were created when water filled the clay excavation pits.

磚廠在近50年前就關(guān)閉了，而這些湖是在水灌滿(mǎn)陶土挖掘坑時(shí)形成的。

The boardwalk at Constitution Lakes. (Photo: Snapshot from video)

Today, Constitution Lakes is a wetland habitat that’s popular for birding, and it’s home to herons, geese, kingfishers, hawks and several other bird species.

今天，憲法湖是一個(gè)濕地棲息地，是觀鳥(niǎo)的好地方，也是蒼鷺、鵝、翠鳥(niǎo)、鷹和其他幾種鳥(niǎo)類(lèi)的家園。

The forest turns into a trail filled with doll heads. (Photo: MNN)

The preserve sustains a wide range of plant species and wildlife, and in 2013, one of its willow oaks was certified as the tallest in Atlanta.

這個(gè)保護(hù)區(qū)維持著大量的植物物種和野生動(dòng)物，2013年，這里的一棵柳樹(shù)被認(rèn)證為亞特蘭大最高的柳樹(shù)。

Venture off the boardwalk to further explore the preserve, and you might happen upon a hidden gem of the park: Doll's Head Trail.

冒險(xiǎn)離開(kāi)木板路去進(jìn)一步探索這個(gè)保護(hù)區(qū)，你可能會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)公園里一個(gè)隱藏的珍寶:娃娃頭

步道。

In 2011, park regulars began constructing art pieces along a section of trail with items found only at Constitution Lakes.

2011年，公園的?？蛡冮_(kāi)始沿著一段小徑建造藝術(shù)品，而這些藝術(shù)品只在憲法湖發(fā)現(xiàn)過(guò)。

Joel Slaton, a local carpenter, started the trail as part of his vision to make an art project out of the doll arts and trash scattered throughout the park.

喬爾·斯萊頓(Joel Slaton)是當(dāng)?shù)氐囊幻窘?，他開(kāi)始修建這條步道，是為了實(shí)現(xiàn)自己的愿景，用散布在公園各處的玩偶藝術(shù)品和垃圾來(lái)打造一個(gè)藝術(shù)項(xiàng)目。

Fishing lures, horseshoes, toilet lids, turtle shells and, of course, dolls' heads transform the path into a unique art walk.

魚(yú)餌、馬蹄鐵、馬桶蓋、龜殼，當(dāng)然還有玩偶的頭，把這條路變成了一條獨(dú)特的藝術(shù)步道。

Humor is not lacking in the notes left behind. (Photo: MNN)

"The trail is now public art, built by the public. The displays have changed a lot over time, mostly due to cherry-picking and vandalism," Slaton told CNN. "Luckily, a lot has been preserved online. Nothing protects the trail but the good will of the people visiting it and the fact that it's a mile, almost, back in the woods."

“這條路現(xiàn)在是公共藝術(shù)，由公眾建造。隨著時(shí)間的推移，展品已經(jīng)發(fā)生了很大的變化，主要是由于采摘和破壞，”斯萊頓告訴CNN。“幸運(yùn)的是，網(wǎng)上保存了很多。沒(méi)有什么能保護(hù)這條路，除了游客的善意，以及這條路離樹(shù)林有一英里遠(yuǎn)的事實(shí)。”

Visitors are encouraged to add to the exhibit as long as they abide by the rule: Only use pieces found in the park.

只要游客遵守規(guī)則:只使用在公園里找到的物品，他們就被鼓勵(lì)加入展覽。

Hikers can also leave their own mark by picking up one of the markers left along the trail to scribble a note, quote or "I was here" message on one of the numerous bricks that dot the path.

徒步旅行者也可以留下自己的標(biāo)記，他們可以拿起沿途留下的一個(gè)標(biāo)記，在散布在路上的眾多磚塊上潦草地寫(xiě)下“我來(lái)過(guò)這里”。

So if you decide to visit, be sure to bring some insect repellent, a creative spirit, and an appreciation for spookiness. Just don't forget to follow the rules if you decide to create some art while there!

所以，如果你決定去拜訪，一定要帶上一些驅(qū)蟲(chóng)劑，一種有創(chuàng)造力的精神，以及對(duì)陰森恐怖的欣賞。如果你決定在那里創(chuàng)作一些藝術(shù)品，不要忘記遵守規(guī)則!

Some elements of the art instillation have incredible detail. (Photo: MNN)