在亚特兰大的娃娃头小径上散步

在亚特兰大的娃娃头小径上散步

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.

在亚特兰大东南部的一个角落里藏着宪法湖，这是一个鲜为人知的自然保护区，这里有风景优美的湿地、各种各样的野生动物，还有一个完全由公园里的物品创造出来的不断演变的艺术展。

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.

这里曾经是一个砖厂，2003年被DeKalb县买下。不久，围绕着湖的一侧，一条铺好的人行道和一条木板路出现了。

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.

砖厂在近50年前就关闭了，而这些湖是在水灌满陶土挖掘坑时形成的。

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，宪法湖是一个湿地栖息地，是观鸟的好地方，也是苍鹭、鹅、翠鸟、鹰和其他几种鸟类的家园。

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.

这个保护区维持着大量的植物物种和野生动物，2013年，这里的一棵柳树被认证为亚特兰大最高的柳树。

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

冒险离开木板路去进一步探索这个保护区，你可能会发现公园里一个隐藏的珍宝:娃娃头

步道。

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

2011年，公园的常客们开始沿着一段小径建造艺术品，而这些艺术品只在宪法湖发现过。

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.

乔尔·斯莱顿(Joel Slaton)是当地的一名木匠，他开始修建这条步道，是为了实现自己的愿景，用散布在公园各处的玩偶艺术品和垃圾来打造一个艺术项目。

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

鱼饵、马蹄铁、马桶盖、龟壳，当然还有玩偶的头，把这条路变成了一条独特的艺术步道。

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."

“这条路现在是公共艺术，由公众建造。随着时间的推移，展品已经发生了很大的变化，主要是由于采摘和破坏，”斯莱顿告诉CNN。“幸运的是，网上保存了很多。没有什么能保护这条路，除了游客的善意，以及这条路离树林有一英里远的事实。”

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

只要游客遵守规则:只使用在公园里找到的物品，他们就被鼓励加入展览。

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标记，他们可以拿起沿途留下的一个标记，在散布在路上的众多砖块上潦草地写下“我来过这里”。

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，如果你决定去拜访，一定要带上一些驱虫剂，一种有创造力的精神，以及对阴森恐怖的欣赏。如果你决定在那里创作一些艺术品，不要忘记遵守规则!

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