Our last night and full day of the grant were spent exploring Niagara Falls. We weren't allowed to cross the border to Canada since we were funded with federal dollars, but the American side is stunning and offers plenty of activities.
Thursday night we walked along the Niagara River and took pictures in front of the Falls. I know Niagara isn't the biggest waterfall in the world, but it's absolutely beautiful! Next to Niagara are two other falls called Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls. After dinner at Hard Rock, we went back to the Falls to take pictures of them lit up with colored lights from the Canadian shores of the river. So pretty. It reminded me of the water shows in the evenings at Opryland Hotel.
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| Niagara River |
This morning we had dreary weather, but it was perfect because the tourists didn't care to venture out to the Falls. We didn't care because we knew we were going to get wet whether from the Falls or the sky! We first road Maid in the Mist to be able to see the Falls from the front instead of the side. The boat also took us to Horseshoe Falls. The mist at Horseshoe was so thick that we didn't see much of anything. It's amazing to me how much the landscape reminded me of the west coast of Ireland.
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| About to set sail from the dock on Maid of the Mist. |
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| Niagara in all her glory. |
After our boat ride we experienced Cave of the Wind which took us into a cave behind Niagara and Bridal Veil Falls and out to the side of them. Each Spring platforms are built so that visitors can walk out within in inches of the rushing water as it roars over the cliff. It's fabulous to be near such power and know that God's power is even greater. His creation is just amazing.
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| Small section of Bridal Veil Falls |
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| Yep, I stuck my foot into the Falls while I was on the platforms. :) |
We explored a bit of the State Park, taking many more photos before wrapping up our day at the IMAX film about the Falls. I'm so glad we ended our trip at such a peaceful place.
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| Niagara |
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| Horseshoe |
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| Rainbow at the base of Horseshoe |
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