Today I was able to explore Niagara Falls. There are actually three falls that make up Niagara Falls: Horeshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. We started the day at The Cave of the Winds tour, where I was able to get within ten feet of the Bridal Veil Falls. Whew! I got soaked, but it was worth it! We took an elevator down to the water and walked on a wooden walkway over to the base of the falls.As a part of the tour, I learned that the area around the falls was largely used for industry during the 1800s. In fact, it became difficult for everyday people to see the falls much less gain access to them. A devoted group of people formed the Free Niagara Movement which lead to the first state park in the United States and eventually to the idea of national parks. I love that those progressives had the foresight to preserve this area. After a walk across the park. we boarded the Maid of the Mist and took a huge ferry boat right into the mouth of Horeshoe Falls! It was amazing to feel the power of this waterfall and have it enclosed in all around us. I am thankful to the many people who protected this park back then and still do today!
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