Niagara Falls was discovered more than 300 years ago and today receiving millions of visitors from all over the world. There are three main falls namely American Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. They located on the Niagara River which flows out of Lake Erie, draining four of the Great Lakes into Lake Ontario. The falls were formed when these combined water on its midway course, plunged over the edge of a high cliff at the border of America and Canada.
The 167 ft high and 1000 ft wide American Falls
The Niagara Falls State Parks with splendor falls, shimmering flowing waters in fall color, a wonderful masterpiece of nature .
Millions and millions of visitors from all over the world coming in the region just to experience the grandeur of the falls.
Thundering roaring of American falls right in front of you.
This is my second visit to Niagara Falls. I traveled to this natural marvel 7 years ago in summer when pleasant breeze blowing in from the lakes under warm sun and waters roaring in green. And, this time I was welcomed by the multicolor autumn glory in cold wind. The whole region has been tinted by the fall foliage into red, orange and gold color. I wonder how would it look like in winter, when it is screened into white with snow.
Far view of Canadian Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls in the mist.
The powerful American Falls
Cross over the other shore is the territory of Canada.
Beautiful shore of Canadian in its fall foliage.
There are crossing over bridges at the downstream of the falls that connecting New York State of United States to Ontario of Canada.
Niagara River
The 36 miles long Niagara River turns into a rampaging stream before plunging over the cliff.
Colorful searchlights illuminate the plunging waters and turn Niagara Falls into a fantasy night.
Put on the blue poncho, step aboard on Maid of the Mist and get the feel of the power and majesty of the combined water of the Great Lakes pounding onto the rocks below at the base of the Horseshoe Falls is an unforgettable experience.
Maid of the Mist in rainbow
Exciting moment: Sailing into Horseshoe Falls
The Horseshoe Falls - about 160 ft high and 2500 ft wide and in every minute about 84 million gallons of water is flowing into it .
Water rises in a constant forming cloud like mist.
Father Louis Hennepin, a French missionary and explorer, was the 1st European to describe Niagara Falls as Prodigious cadence of water which means mighty falls in 1687. It became world class attraction after the completion of Erie Canal in 1825 followed by the railroad connecting to western New York.
The Bridal Veil Falls is by the side of American Falls but separated by a little Luna Island.
Bridal Veil Falls
The Bridal Veil Falls is by the side of American Falls but separated by a little Luna Island.
To get a close view of the roaring water pouring over the precipice of Bridal Veil Falls, visit the Cave of the Winds through the way to Hurricane Deck. It's awe-inspiring.
The closer to the cliff, the louder is the roaring of Niagara Falls .
Middle stream of Niagara Falls
Up stream of Niagara Falls
Park along the river.
The colorful maple trees in the park .
The park
Churches at town.
Admiring the majestic Niagara River while enjoying a traditional European meal at Red Coach Inn restaurant. Easy access from Holiday Inn to town as well as to Niagara scenic park.
Beautiful plants at Holiday Inn compound.
