(由 Google 翻译)我们参观了俄勒冈州特劳特代尔刘易斯和克拉克州立休闲区的桑迪河(地址在这里),不得不说,这是我在波特兰附近见过的最美的河景之一。景色令人叹为观止,宁静的树木、宽阔的河道、柔软的沙滩,以及可以坐下来欣赏风景的岩石边缘。它本应像一块隐藏的宝石。
但事实并非如此,它却让人感觉像是一个被忽视了太久的地方。
到处都是垃圾。啤酒罐、玻璃瓶、食品包装纸——甚至还有成堆的垃圾被扔进灌木丛、卡在水生植物里、半埋在沙子里。看到如此美丽的自然景观被如此对待,真是令人心碎。这条河值得更多的尊重。
更让我感到不安的是,我看到有人假装在帮忙——捡垃圾——但实际上他正在翻找别人的东西,偷东西。这彻底改变了我的心情。当你只是想在河边享受一天,却突然觉得连毛巾或包都不敢放,这真是令人毛骨悚然。
我们甚至在岩石之间发现了一个像保险箱一样的锁箱。这可不是在宁静的河畔会见到的景象,它更让人觉得这片区域被滥用了。
没错,确实有一些人似乎住在这片区域。我知道这问题比较大,我也不是来评判的。但真正让我印象深刻的是缺乏照料和监管。显然,没有人定期清洁、巡逻或照看这片美丽的公共空间。
我真心相信这片区域可以做得更好。它拥有所有自然美景,足以成为一个放松身心、适合家庭出游的目的地。它可以成为一个人们亲近自然、带着孩子、野餐,或者只是在河里悠闲地漂浮的地方。但现在,这里感觉像是被遗弃了一样——说来难过,除非情况有所改变,否则我真不敢再回去。
我希望当地和州政府官员能更多地关注这片区域——不仅是为了游客的安全,也是为了尊重和保护这片土地本身。桑迪河是一块宝藏,我们应该尽一切努力去呵护它。一些维护、更多的人流以及更好的垃圾管理,就能带来很大的改变。
我们想再回去,但下次我希望这里能给每个人带来安全、干净、温馨的感觉。
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We visited the Sandy River at the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site in Troutdale, Oregon (location here), and I have to say—it’s one of the most beautiful river spots I’ve seen so close to Portland. The views are stunning, with peaceful trees, a wide stretch of river, soft sand, and rocky edges where you can sit and take in the scenery. It should feel like a hidden gem.
But instead, it felt like a place that has been neglected for too long.
There was trash everywhere. Beer cans, glass bottles, food wrappers—even piles of garbage tossed into bushes, stuck in the water plants, and half-buried in the sand. It was heartbreaking to see such a naturally gorgeous space treated this way. The river deserves so much more respect.
What made me feel even more uneasy was seeing someone who seemed like they were helping—pretending to pick up trash—but it turns out he was actually going through people’s stuff and stealing belongings. That completely changed the mood for me. It’s scary when you’re just trying to enjoy a day at the river and suddenly you don’t feel safe leaving your towel or bag even for a second.
At one point, we found an actual lockbox—like a safe—wedged between the rocks. That’s not something you expect to see at a peaceful river spot, and it just added to the feeling that this area is being used for all the wrong reasons.
Yes, there were a few people who seemed to be living in the area. I know that’s a bigger issue, and I’m not here to judge. But the lack of care and oversight is what really stood out to me. It’s clear that no one is regularly cleaning, patrolling, or watching over this beautiful public space.
I truly believe this area could be so much more. It has all the natural beauty to be a relaxing, family-friendly destination. It could be a place where people connect with nature, take their kids, bring a picnic, or just float peacefully in the river. But right now, it feels abandoned—and it’s sad to say that I’d be hesitant to return unless something changes.
I hope local and state officials start paying more attention to this area—not just for the safety of visitors, but to honor and protect the land itself. The Sandy River is a treasure, and we should be doing everything we can to take care of it. A little maintenance, more presence, and better trash management could go a long way.
We want to return, but next time, I hope it feels safe, clean, and welcoming—for everyone.