Around the U.S.
The mouth of the Niagara River lies near the eastern end of Lake Ontario. By the time the river reaches the lake, the cliffs immediately below the falls have fallen in height to the river level. In this lovely view, the river flows in from the right into Lake Ontario on the left.
Mouth of the Niagara
This fort, which is barely visible in the last picture, is known as Old Fort Niagara. The part of the fort in this photograph was built by the French in 1726. It played a part in the French and Indian War, during which it was captured by the British. After the Treaty of Paris it became the property of the U.S. Since then, the fort has been used for a number of things by the U.S. government.
Old Fort Niagara
Just upstream from the fort, the Niagara River provides an excellent storage area for a fleet of sailboats. Riverfront properties line one side, while a bike trail borders the other.
Boats on the Niagara
2 comments:
Wow, what a clear shot of the fort. I like those yellow flowers!
That fort looks almost like a castle. I love your seagull picture - so peaceful.
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