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    Home » Travel

    Niagara Falls Or Bust

    Published by Pam Kessler | 386 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 24 Comments

    This week we took a short trip to Niagara Falls for a little vacation time.

    I hadn't been since I was a kid.

    I would advise anyone that hasn't been there lately to get up from your computer this very minute, jump in your car and go!

    Niagara Falls, New York

    We had a great time.

    image of vintage travel maps and vintage camera

    We forgot to get passports in time, so we did the American side only, but found that there was more than enough stuff to keep us busy.

    American side of Niagara Falls

    And the park area around the falls is gorgeous. Very clean, serene and kept in a natural state.

    American side of Niagara Falls

    In case you go, there are a few things you need to know.

    Bridge over Niagara Falls

    Cave Of The Winds

    You climb around on wooden walkways perched precariously on the rocks at the bottom of the falls. They give you a free rain poncho and a pair of really spiffy sandals. You get wet anyhow.

    Cave Of The Winds at Niagara Falls, New York

    Maid Of The Mist

    You take a boat ride to the churning waters at the base of the Horseshoe Falls. They give you a free rain poncho, your shoes are on their own. You get really, really wet anyhow. You come close to dying.

    Maid Of The Mist, a boat tour at Niagara Falls

    Three Sisters Islands

    A set of three picturesque islands located adjacent to Goat Island.

    Three Sisters Island

    Watch where you walk or you will slip and fall into the water. Since they are a mere 500 yards from the top of Horseshoe Falls, it is not advisable to have any slippage.

    Remind your husband of this fact, so he won't be standing on a rock in said water trying to take a picture of his foot dipped into the water when you turn your back for ten seconds.

    Three Sisters Islands Niagara Falls New York

    Since I didn't want to turn this into the equivalent of sitting around Uncle Ed's house looking at a slide show of his trip to Yellowstone, I set up a Picasa photo album that you can check out if you want.

    Pam's Travel Photos

    In case you're wondering, the green door was part of an old hydro-electric power plant on Goat Island. I thought it was a really cool old door in a great vintage green color.

    I wanted to bring it home with me, but with the park rangers still eyeing my husband for the foot photo incident, I thought we should be on our best behavior.

    closeup of Niagara Falls

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    1. Laurel

      August 14, 2011 at 7:04 pm

      Looks like you had a wonderful time with more than a "few" laughs 🙂 Welcome home, Laurel

      Reply
    2. Sue

      August 15, 2011 at 7:33 am

      A trip to the falls is on my bucket lis, Pam! I will take heed and try not to get wet or fall into the water. But you know me.... I always manage to do what I'm told not to. LOL

      Reply
    3. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime

      August 18, 2011 at 9:37 pm

      This is one of my TO VISIT list. Thanks for linking up at Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop 🙂

      Reply
    4. Rory Levy

      October 04, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Awesome content and great scenic view perfect for aerial view and great experience you had.

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