The American Falls at Niagara, finally - YAY!!!!

We left our VIP parking spot and walked through this beautiful park to get to the American Falls. We crossed over this little bridge and there we were right out on the edge of the American Falls. The water was ripping and such a powerful force gliding over the rocks and falling over the edge with such strength. We took awesome video and pics and just enjoyed nature at work. We decided to find out about going on the Maid of the Mist, that huge boat that charters you out to the bottom of the falls. There was a boat going out in 5 minutes, so we grabbed our ponchos and headed out to set sail.

Ryan I put on our bright blue ponchos and entered the ship. We headed for the front of the boat for a good view of the falls. It was so windy and the water kept splashing on us, it was so cold, but I kept laughing like a little kid every time the water splashed us. We got right to the bottom of the American and the Canadian Falls and it was so amazing to be staring all the powerful water right in the face. It responded back with force and I had to hold on to Ryan. It was so much fun to experience it. The water so beautiful, you wanted to just jump right in but held back, of course.

We passed the Canadian boat along the way and we waved proudly, while they just stared back at us. I think we were the only ones waving. I guess were dorks, but proud to be American dorks, that's for sure. We exited the boat and explored the rock trail next to the American Falls, but it was pretty slippery.

We headed over to get a better view of the Canadian Falls. We walked down and looked over the edge and it was intense. The Canadian Falls are definitely larger than the American Falls, but the American Falls are much more treacherous. Apparently, several people have fallen over the Canadian Falls and survived to tell the tale. Not so much for the American Falls. I don't think anyone has ever even attempted it. We took incredible video footage and some fab pics and decided to check out the little gift shop and use the restrooms.

Niagara Falls was definitely a natural wonder to see. It was so beautiful and the day we went really turned out to be a nice day once the sun came out and shined against the sparkling blue water. The Maid of the Mist is also a must-have as well when visiting. All in all, it was great place to visit but it was bitter sweet as it was nearing the end of our excellent adventure.