090716_Niagara Falls

Hitting the road in the morning towards New York, we stopped at Niagara Falls for a short time and enjoyed the sites there.  Unfortunately, we were restricted from going to the Canadian side because we didn't bring our Visa's with us when we left on our mission.  But, we did get to see the falls in all their glory and got wet just the same.

Taken from the observation tower towards the American side.

The "Maid of the Mist" boat we're going to be riding.

Boarding the boat.

Getting ready to see the falls!  The wind was blowing pretty good while we were standing on the boat. 

View from the boat.

The Canadian side falls across from the American side.

The falls as we headed away.  Could not get a good shot while floating in the turmoil.  Just too much movement and water vapor everywhere.

Wet, wet, wet...

The whole falls from the water level.

I'm so wet!

Looks like a hydroelectric power plant, my guess...

Must be a good place to rest for a while, huh?

Another boat heading into the breach...

A view down the observation deck.

For those brave souls that want to get closer to the falls.

What can I say?

Looking upstream from the falls.

We had a great time visiting the falls.  So glad we made this stop and enjoyed the views.  Quite spectacular.