Saturday, July 21, 2012

Niagara Falls

Having driven 6 hours on Friday and being so close to Niagara Falls, we got up Saturday morning and drove the remaining 3 hours to the Falls. Our kids really had no idea what to expect. We got out of the van and from the parking garage you could see the mist kicking up so they were excited. We walked along the river towards the falls. You can hear the roar but can't really see what is coming.

DSC_5779

Right before coming to the falls.

DSC_5781

the first glimpse -- the kids were pretty awestruck by them!

DSC_5783

See that boat? Yep, we're going on it!

DSC_5798

Our whole family in front of the American Falls

DSC_5810

Getting our "mist" gear on!

DSC_5814

They even had little mini ponchos for Owen!

DSC_5818

About to board the "Maid of the Mist"

DSC_5844

The mist was more like a crazy sideways downpour -- But it was an amazing view.

DSC_5846

DSC_5848

DSC_5849

This is right in the middle of Horseshoe Falls on the Canada Side.

DSC_5855

Back at the American Falls

DSC_5858

Watching all the hikers go toward the mist. This was a truly awesome experience for all of us. Well worth the morning 3 hour drive and the afternoon 9 hour drive home!

No comments: