I could not leave western New York without making a stop at Niagara Falls. And I also could not leave without a visit with my longtime friend, Kate.
So, after finishing my Road Scholar trip, my friend and I traveled over to the Canadian side for our visit to "The Falls".
Niagara Falls is the collective name for 3 waterfalls located at the international border between the Province of Ontario, Canada and New York state.
The Falls are located on the Niagara River which drains from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario.
The largest of the 3 is Horseshoe Falls and what a spectacular view you get from the Canadian side!
The distance across Horseshoe Falls is 2,700 feet.
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| The length of the drop over the falls in 168 feet. |
The blue and the red on these tourist boats is actually the color of the raincoats provided to the tourists who are taking the thrill ride to experience the power of the water as it drops over the falls.
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| Friend Kate & Horseshoe Falls |
Pictured here are both American Falls and, on the far right, Bridal Veil Falls. Both are located on the US side of the Niagara River.
A closer view of Bridal Veil Falls. And the crowds of yellow raincoat clad tourists experiencing the pounding spray and a closer look.
Yours truly & American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls
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Thanks for coming along on the journey.
