Exploring Niagara Fall: Obsession with Water

I have lately come to terms with my obsession with water. There is something about it that draws my attention, and if I can express one wish, I’d say that I wish to hike more water places. The good news for me, in this case, is that I don’t have to travel too far to find them. Niagara Falls State Park is on wish that is about to happen. What influences me in choosing Niagara Falls was Social media. I came to see fantastic pictures of the falls from Instagram, reading a bunch of posts from bloggers and people who have visited the falls.

Niagara Falls State Park is a national park situated in Niagara Falls city, New York. It is known as the oldest national park in America as was established in 1885. It has the American, the Canadian, and the Bridal Veil Falls (Department of Interior National Park Service, 2013).

I am planning a niche tour for my friends and me to the state part for one week. The trip will be in the last week of June that is, from 24th to 30th.

The booking will be made two months in advance that is, in April, by calling them through a phone. We will buy the Niagara Falls USA Discovery Pass which will allow us to bundle the tickets for various attractions in the Niagara Falls area at a smaller price. We will travel to Niagara fall State parks on 24th June by plane. We will board a flight to the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport which is the main airport to Niagara Falls. It is about 30-40 minutes away. We will then take a WEGO bus which will take us to the state park. We will use the Niagara Scenic Trolley and Discover Niagara Shuttle to get around the park. The Niagara Scenic Trolley is warmed up during the cold seasons and equipped with a system for cooling during the hot seasons for passengers comfort. It takes a 3-mile route and makes stopovers at various places all-round the park, enabling one to travel the state park at his/her convenience. One can board or alight from the trolley at separate locations as he/she wishes. The Discover Niagara Shuttle is a hop-on/hop-off shuttle which will help us connect to 15 destination sites along the 14-mile route from the "Falls to the Fort." ("Niagara Falls State Park," 2018)

Meals will be taken from my favorite restaurant, The Top of the Falls, which offers modern American cuisine and classic dishes. It is located on Goat Island, and it gives you a good view of Horseshoe Falls while eating. After each day’s adventure, accommodations will be at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, located on Fourth Street. The hotel is a walking distance from the park.

Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, located in the park, organizes interpretive programs for school groups and organizations. These programs are to offer environmental and historical education. They help people get to know about their natural resources and the natural history of the Niagara Region (Department of Interior National Park Service, 2013).

In addition to its views of the American Falls, Canadian Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls, we will get a chance to have a view of other attractions. These attractions include Niagara Gorge, Maid of the Mist, Nikola Tesla’s statuette, Cave of the Winds, Goat Island, Aquarium of Niagara, the Prospect Point Observation Tower Niagara, Falls Discovery Center, and watch movies shown at the Niagara Adventure Theater. ("Niagara Falls State Park," 2018)

With the help of the Discovery Pass, we will get a chance to explore various attractions at a smaller price. We hope to make the most memorable experience ever by adventuring the state park, the restaurants, the shopping, recreational activities, the museum, orienteering, hiking, and water experience.