On October 24th, 1901, Annie Edson Taylor, a school teacher, became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. William Red Hill, Sr. was a daredevil and rescuer from Ontario. He is credited with saving 28 lives and the recovery of 177 bodies from the Niagara River.
In 1969, the water stopped flowing over the American Falls for six months. An earthen dam was built so scientists could study the geology of the falls. On June 30th, 1859, Charles Blondin, a.k.a. Jean François Gravelet, became the first person to cross the Niagara gorge on a tightrope.
The Niagara Falls State Park is open 365 days a year, regardless of weather conditions. That said, the best time to visit the falls is late spring to early fall. Many of the most popular attractions and tours are seasonal, such as the Maid of the Mist, and operate only during these months. Temperatures reach freezing by late November and continue into April. Rainfall is pretty steady throughout the year; but, when you're getting drenched by Niagara Falls, it doesn't really matter much, right?!
The most common ways to reach are by flying into Buffalo Niagara International Airport or driving in along the I-90 highway. Although State Park does not have a physical address, the best address that you can input into your GPS is 24 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. That will put you at the intersection of Buffalo and 1st Street, which is where you’ll find the entrance to the park.
Niagara Falls is located around 400 miles away from New York City and it will take you approximately 7 hours to reach there by car.
American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls come together to produce the world’s fastest-moving waterfall named Niagara Falls.
Make sure to explore the Cave of the Winds, The Adventure Theatre, Maid of the Mist, Prospect Point Observation, and the Aquarium of Niagara when you are there.
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