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The American Falls and Horseshoe Falls are separated by a chunk of land known as Goat Island. Legend has it that long ago, a farmer brought a bunch of animals onto the island to start a farm. During the first winter, all of the animals died except one tough goat, hence the name, Goat Island.
Just off the north side of Goat Island lies a smaller island known as Luna Island. It happens to sit right on the brink of the falls, separating the American Falls from the relatively small Bridal Veil Falls. A viewing area gives visitors an excellent view from the southwest end of the American Falls, and that is the point from which I captured this shot.
The view over the brink is equally stunning. This picture shows the water falling on the far right, with a collection of boulders down below.
Just off the north side of Goat Island lies a smaller island known as Luna Island. It happens to sit right on the brink of the falls, separating the American Falls from the relatively small Bridal Veil Falls. A viewing area gives visitors an excellent view from the southwest end of the American Falls, and that is the point from which I captured this shot.
Brink of the Falls
Misty Rainbow
Upstream from the falls, a stretch of river known as the Niagara Rapids is scattered with miniature waterfalls and boulders. This small cascade lies just a few feet upstream from the brink of the Bridal Veil Falls.
Upstream from the Falls
3 comments:
Wow, amazing, I'd never want to fall down there!
You've caught many interesting views that are not normally seen in the tourist brochures.
What beautiful mist with the rainbow!
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