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Favorite thing: From the website:
http://www.answers.com/topic/goat-island
John Stedman – an early pioneer and miller – kept a herd of goats on the island. Upon returning to the island after the terrible winter of 1780, Stedman found all but one of the goats had died; thus giving the island its name.
The preservation of the island as parkland is due to the early efforts of Augustus Porter, who in the middle 19th century recognized the long-term value of the falls as a tourist attraction. Porter purchased the island and later allowed a group of Tuscarora Native Americans to live on the island and sell their crafts to the tourists who came to the falls by stagecoach and early railroads. In spite of pressure, Porter refused to tame the environment on the island. In 1817, he built a toll bridge to the island for tourists. It was swept away by ice, so another was built the following year downstream. Basil Hall called it "one of the most singular pieces of engineering in the world". Almost seven hundred feet long, it soon became the best-travelled walkway in the region.
In 1885 the island was included in the Niagara Reservation State Park which is the oldest state park in the U.S.
Sources: Pierre Berton: Niagara, A History of the Falls.
Fondest memory: It has to be exploring the park in light drizzle and the up and close and a very personal experience with falls and rapids.
Written Oct 10, 2009
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Favorite thing: This camera on the tower at the Sheraton Hotel overlooks the falls so you can see them any time night or day, summer ot winter.
http://www.fallsview.com/Stream/StarDotTechCamStill.shtml
Written Dec 24, 2007
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Favorite thing: Wow this is a Tiring Drive and It took about 10 hours and a few stops to gas stations for us to arrive at niagara falls from woodhaven in queens. the distance is about 422 miles and it gets confusing at times since there are so many turnpikes from the freeways here (there are no turnpikes in the west coast), we got lost near syracuse and also in scranton in pennsylvania but eventually got to niagara falls via the I-290W and I-190N.
Written Aug 17, 2007
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Favorite thing: Driving Regulations in Canada
The minimum age for driving in Canada is 16. A valid driver’s license from any country is required to operate a motor vehicle in Canada. You must also carry the car’s registration information. The speed limit in Canada is posted in kilometers per hour. Please note that speed limits vary depending on the type of road. The speed limit on most Canadian highways is 100 km per hour (60 miles per hour), and 50 km per hour on city streets. (1 mile is 1.609 kilometers)
Please note: It is mandatory for all drivers and passengers of a motor vehicle to use seat belts. It is also mandatory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets while driving. Operating a motor vehicle, including boats, while under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances is illegal in Canada.
Written Aug 17, 2007
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Favorite thing: Border/Customs Information
Visitors from the United States currently do not need a passport to enter into Canada. US citizens will however, need proof of citizenship. A US birth certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, or Certificate of Naturalization, are all considered valid documentation. You will also need valid photo identification such as a drivers licence.
Visitors from outside of North America must have a valid passport to enter into Canada. A valid VISA may also be required usually for Non-EU countries except Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore.
Please note when travelling with children you should carry valid identification for each child. Adults travelling with children other than their own must have written consent from the parent or guardian stating that they have permission to be travelling with the children.
Visitors bringing their pets with them will require documentation as well. Dogs and cats that are at least three months old need valid certificates from their veterinarian confirming that they have been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. Dogs and cats that are younger than three months old do not need a rabies vaccination certificate to enter into Canada.
Written Aug 17, 2007
Favorite thing: I visited Niagara Falls in July of 2003 I stayed on the American side of the Falls. Seeing all the great hotels and casinos across the river was a huge tease. The American side is great for sight seeing but not for dining and having a great night out. The two top restaurants are Hard Rock cafe and the restaurant at the Seneca Niagara Falls Casino and that says a lot.
Written Jun 29, 2007
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Favorite thing: All of the best views and major points of interest on the American side of Niagara Falls are contained within the Niagara Falls State park. I was interested to learn that Niagara Falls is America's oldest state park, yet for some reason I could not find it listed in the Virtual Tourist database.
Niagara Falls State Park is a fascinating place, with a rich history. Among the attractions you will find here are:
Observation Tower
Maid of the Mist Boat Rides
Cave of the Winds
Nikola Tesla Memorial
Great Lakes Garden
Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
Aquarium of Niagara
Niagara Scenic Trolley
Walking Paths
and more.
Niagara Falls State Park
Updated Jul 16, 2006
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Favorite thing: It would be a mistake to rush right by this Visitor Center on your way to see Niagara Falls. Here you can get all the details about the many things to see and do at Niagara Falls, as well as learn much about the history and geology of these magnificent falls.
The kids, and adults too, will love the Discovery Center, featuring fossils and mineral specimens and a multi-screen theatre presentation showing how the Falls have evolved over the past 12,000 years.
In addition to the interpretative displays you can also shop for unique souvenirs, books and gifts inspired by the beauty of Niagara Falls. Naturally, I added another refrigerator magnet to my collection - GRIN!
Niagara Falls State Park
Updated Jul 16, 2006
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Favorite thing: To me this is really for the kids to see better, me I don't pay for the view, I'll just take a picture and ZOOM in! But the kids seen to like these things for some reason so give them a quarter and a little joy.
Written Jul 14, 2005
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Favorite thing: The tolls to go over Rainbow Bridge into Canada is $2.50 US dollar or $3.50 Canadian. Make sure you have your Drivers license ready if you are an adult and birth certificates for the kids in hand. Each time we went over we got asked totally different questions, there seemed to be NO standard at all, what is your business in Canada, how long are you staying, where are you going, do you have any guns, is there any one else in the truck ( my windows are VERY DARK ) stuff like that, but they would aways throw some stupid questions in, they were so stupid I don't every remember.
This photo is from the balloon ride I took at 400 feet up.
Updated Jul 14, 2005
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