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Niagara Falls Or Bust

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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! We had a great time.

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



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

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.



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.



Three Sisters Islands – a set of three picturesque islands located adjacent to Goat 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.



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

And 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.

I have yet to check out Craigslist for garage sales today, so I better get going. Have a great weekend!

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  3. We love it up there too! Although I have never experienced the American side…at least not since I was a little kid. Party time on the Canadian side….we stayed near that amusement park the last time. Sounds nice to have a little get away…I could use one.~Hugs, Patti

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  4. I would love to go to Niagara Falls, especially after seeing your beautiful photographs! Sounds like a need to bring a waterproof wardrobe, however!

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  5. My parents went there on their honeymoon back in 54. I have never been and probably won’t now since I cannot travel great distances. Love your photos.
    Hugs- Tete

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  7. I still have nightmares of my trip to Niagara Falls as a child with my parents. At the wax museum there was a statue of a lady who went over the Falls in a barrel. She spooked me into thinking I’d fall over too. Who wakes up and thinks, “now today looks like a good day to climb in a wooden bucket and navigate rushing water.” Nonetheless, your pictures are beautiful! Glad you all had a good time!

    P.S. I named the type writer Maude

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  8. I love Niagara Falls and grew up not too awfully far away. I finally took my hubby here about 10 years ago and he was amazed by it. I am one of those weird people that like to go thru Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum~;>)

    Niagara is one of the places that is just a testimony to the power of God’s water on Earth, isn’t it? xo Diana

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  10. I love Niagara Falls and went to the American side for the first time a couple years ago! It is so beautiful and much less touristy than the Canadian side! We loved it!!

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  11. Hi Pam,
    Three years ago we vacationed in Canada. We took a day trip to Niagra. I had never been there before. I loved it! We did everything you showed pics of. It’s always fun getting wet! Glad you got to go!

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  12. Wow, you sure got some great shots, Pam. The ones of the falls where the water color is a little green are just gorgeous. Oh, I so want to visit here. I think I’ll stay away from the thing where you come close to dying though 😉

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  13. I looked at all your pictures and I must say they make me want to go back right now! I spent a few days on the Canadian side about 4 years ago and have vowed to go back. You must see it to believe its awesome power and beauty. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  17. Niagara falls is definitely on our must-do list for our family. I haven’t been since I was a little girl. It’s time to go back. The idea of Josie and those falls, does scare me. She’s a moving target. Beautiful pics, Pam.

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  19. Neat, Pam! Some day I hope to go there. My grandparents went to Niagra Falls on their honeymoon before taking a trip to Europe. My grandfather’s family hailed from around that area in the early 1800’s. I really want to go, not only for the beauty, but on a genelogy jaunt of sorts. Thanks for sharing with us.

    XO,

    Sheila 🙂

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  22. 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

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