Niagara Falls - May 12, 2024 

Walking through the tunnels is definitely part of the experience.

@@wanderingkenknight I can recall back in 1972 you could walk up to the falls in the tunnel, even stick your hand out and feel the water rushing down. Last time I went in 2005 they put up a fence about 15-20 feet back to keep the public back from the falls. In '72 they gave you a raincoat and rubber boots. That would keep you mostly dry but not 100% lol. After the tunnels we walked down to the terrace to see the side view of the falls and get a down river view. We also watched the people aboard the Maid of the Mist boat get right close to the edge of the falls and they really got soaked! You got to see things up close on the terrace. I kept my camera in a plastic bag most of the time, taking it out briefly for a few quick pictures. We couldn't afford motels back then and had a tent trailer that we parked in a campsite behind a motel on Lundy's Lane. At least we had the use of the motel pool. Great times back then, also had fantastic music all day long.

@@sfopaladin2661 My guess is back then liability wasn’t a concern. If you were swept away it was your own fault.

The falls weren't as powerful in 1972

Are the tunnels part of the Cave Of The Winds that I’m seeing? Curious because I grew up in NF and never visited the Cave

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and so much safer!

@@bobcaygeon975 : It definitely is. And it's much more fun!

My sister said the same thing years ago.

Former Aldenite here & I remember going into these tunnels w/my Dad & cousin Mike when I was 7-8; great time. Also enjoyed Old Fort Niagara; had a great book called ' Danger At Niagara ' told from a teen's perspective on War of 1812!

Agreed

I believe that applies just to the Smerican side.

Yes, the view of Canada is awesome! The view of the usa side...🤢🤮

I beg to differ.

I hope you enjoy future videos. They may not have as grand natural features as this one did.

Same here! I always thought of myself as having a healthy respect for waters such as these; I now recognise it as terror! 😅

I guessing you are Bob Seeger fan - Against the wind!

@@frankcabibi4212 I am a Seger fan, have been since The Bob Seger System. He's a hometown boy here! Can't think of any of his music that I don't like. ❤

I agree but suppose we never will given the use of the water for hydroelectric power.

By treaty there is a set amount of water each country can draw from the Niagara River. During the tourist season they draw off less water. From the mid Fall through early Spring they increase the water drawn. This exposes a portion of the river bed down from the falls... you can hike down some easy trails and walk on the exposed shelf. Also, if you view the barge that is stuck just above the Horseshoe Falls you can use it as a marker and easily see the difference between the tourist season and winter water levels...

@@PanamaZarelto it's been stuck there over 100 years. When its 100th anniversary was coming up I emailed one of the local news outfits to ask if they knew if anything was going to be done for the anniversary of the barge? They had no idea that it had been there so long and though it would be cool to do something.

Definitely elevated me spiritually! I went in 1995 and not again until last summer, 2023. I feel an energy there that I can't explain. I'm only 3-4 hours drive from there. I'll visit at least yearly now, until I simply cannot. Food for my SOUL!

@@cocoemrick1903 Yes - the energy we get at these natural wonders reveals what living is all about! Inspiration !

Bahahahaha awesome thanks for sharing …miserable ‼️🤣

I just remember the American side being kind of a hole.