密尔沃基市政厅的八层开放式中庭，威斯康星州，美国 The eight-story open atrium of Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin, USA (© lavin photography/Getty Images)

密尔沃基的传奇故事 A tall story of Milwaukee

密尔沃基市政厅，威斯康星州

走在密尔沃基市中心，你很可能会在某个瞬间抬头，被一座高塔深深吸引——那便是标志性的市政厅。密尔沃基市政厅于1895年完工，是一座高耸的弗拉芒文艺复兴式建筑，不仅在天际线上格外醒目，更是这座城市的象征。近八十年里，它一直是密尔沃基的最高点，直到1973年才被超越。市政厅由建筑师亨利·C·科赫设计，融入了鲜明的德国元素，这一点并非巧合：密尔沃基的城市性格与德国移民文化紧密相连，周围的社区也因此带着类似的底色。

这座建筑最令人着迷的细节，其实藏在脚底下：它稳稳立于2500多根白松木桩之上，这些木桩深深扎进密尔沃基河的沼泽河岸。走进室内，迎面而来的是一个挑高八层的中庭，顶部覆盖着一扇巨大的玻璃天窗，也就是今天画面中所看到的景象。

凭借其重要的历史价值，密尔沃基市政厅在1973年被列入美国国家史迹名录，并于2005年被正式认定为国家历史地标。如今，它依旧是这座城市公共生活的核心，也是了解密尔沃基的必访之处。

Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin

If you've ever wandered through downtown Milwaukee and looked up in awe, chances are you were staring at the iconic Milwaukee City Hall. Completed in 1895, this towering Flemish Renaissance Revival masterpiece doesn't just dominate the skyline; it defines it. For nearly eight decades, it stood as the city's tallest building, a title it proudly held until 1973. Designed by architect Henry C. Koch, this hall blends German-inspired architecture with Milwaukee's own historic influences. That connection isn't accidental—its design pays tribute to the city's strong German heritage, which shaped much of the surrounding neighborhood as well.

One of the building's most fascinating features lies beneath your feet: its foundation rests on more than 2,500 white pine piles driven deep into the marshy banks of the Milwaukee River. Inside, visitors are greeted by a soaring eight-story atrium crowned with a glass skylight, seen in today's image.

Recognized for its significance, Milwaukee City Hall earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and was named a National Historic Landmark in 2005. Today, it's still the beating heart of Milwaukee's civic life and a must-see for anyone curious about the city's story.

铜瀑布州立公园的巴德河，威斯康星州，美国 Bad River in Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin (© Big Joe/Getty Images)

该给靴子系上鞋带了！ Time to lace up those boots

铜瀑布州立公园的巴德河，威斯康星州

朋友们，是时候系好登山靴，一起去徒步了！早在20世纪60年代，美国的林登·约翰逊总统就签署了《国家步道系统法案》，旨在保护、推广和开发美国各地的自然和历史资源。还在犹豫去哪里徒步旅行？这里有一个选择：就是图上这座位于威斯康星州的铜瀑布州立公园。从巴德河沿岸那长达17英里步道，到瀑布和古老的熔岩流，这个公园有很多值得一去的地方。无论是崎岖的山路，宁静的林间小道，还是海滨步道，这个国家总有一条步道适合你。但请记住，一定要尊重自然，遵循“不留痕迹”的原则，除了照片什么都别留下。祝你徒步旅行愉快!

National Take a Hike Day

Take a hike, buddy! No, not the 'get out of here' version but the 'get out there' version. It's time to lace up those boots and take advantage of our national trails, which span over 91,000 miles. Back in the 1960s, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Trails System Act into law, to preserve, promote, and develop scenic and historic trails across the country. Can't decide where to start? Our homepage image offers up one option which is awash with fall colors—Copper Falls State Park in Wisconsin. With 17 miles of trails along the Bad River, past waterfalls and ancient lava flows, this park has a lot to offer. Whether it's a rugged mountain path, a serene forest walk, or an oceanside stroll, this country has a trail waiting for you. But remember to respect nature, follow 'leave no trace' principles, and take nothing but photographs. Happy hiking!

威斯康星州贝菲尔德附近的阿波斯特尔群岛国家湖岸，一只皮划艇正在探索砂岩海蚀洞 Kayaker exploring sandstone sea caves in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore near Bayfield, Wisconsin (© Chuck Haney/Danita Delimont)

A ‘Superior' paddle

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore off the northern tip of Wisconsin is a paradise for kayakers and campers, and those who like to combine the two. The park includes 21 islands which, if you're willing to transport your own gear, offer uncrowded camp sites because, well, they're islands. Once you're in a kayak, you can explore some of the red sandstone sea caves, which are best appreciated from the water.

And yet, like many wild and rugged places that offer superlative views, be warned before venturing out. This is Lake Superior, the largest, deepest, roughest, and coldest of the five Great Lakes. Even on warm summer days, the water barely rises above 50 degrees, and the winds can be as fierce as any sea. So if you plan to kayak the Apostles, take care. Enjoy the adventure but make sure you check the weather report and prepare before paddling away.

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