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Niagara Falls: Take a photo tour of the iconic park

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Niagara Falls , arguably the most famous and most visited waterfall in North America, is part of the nation ’ s oldest state park.
Niagara Falls, arguably the most famous and most visited waterfall in North America, is part of the nation’s oldest state park.
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Niagara Falls is impressive from any angle but especially from a bird ’ s eye view. This photo looks downriver with Horseshoe Falls in the foreground joined by American Falls, from which the Niagara River flows northward toward Lake Ontario.
Niagara Falls is impressive from any angle but especially from a bird’s eye view. This photo looks downriver with Horseshoe Falls in the foreground joined by American Falls, from which the Niagara River flows northward toward Lake Ontario.
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American Falls, as seen from Canadian airspace. An average of 75,750 gallons of water per second plunge over the American Falls. You can see Goat Island on the right.
American Falls, as seen from Canadian airspace. An average of 75,750 gallons of water per second plunge over the American Falls. You can see Goat Island on the right.
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The Niagara Gorge receives the 757,500 gallon per second flow from Horseshoe, American and Bridal Falls. American and Bridal Falls are often regarded as a single flow. The U.S./Canadian Rainbow Bridge, located just below the falls, links the gorge and the two neighboring countries.
The Niagara Gorge receives the 757,500 gallon per second flow from Horseshoe, American and Bridal Falls. American and Bridal Falls are often regarded as a single flow. The U.S./Canadian Rainbow Bridge, located just below the falls, links the gorge and the two neighboring countries.
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The base of American Falls, as seen from the Maid of the Mist tour boat. Water cascades over the fall at 32 feet per second, producing a thunderous sound.
The base of American Falls, as seen from the Maid of the Mist tour boat. Water cascades over the fall at 32 feet per second, producing a thunderous sound.
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The Maid of the Mist preparing to depart. The popular tour boat provides visitors with a close look near the base of American and Horseshoe Falls. Passengers are dressed in blue rain jackets. These days, they also receive PPE gear to lessen their risk of contracting COVID-19.
The Maid of the Mist preparing to depart. The popular tour boat provides visitors with a close look near the base of American and Horseshoe Falls. Passengers are dressed in blue rain jackets. These days, they also receive PPE gear to lessen their risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Americana Falls, as seen from the top deck of the Maid of the Mist. It you make the trip, prepare to get wet.
Americana Falls, as seen from the top deck of the Maid of the Mist. It you make the trip, prepare to get wet.
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The Maid o the Mist approaches the base of Horseshoe, or Canadian, Falls.
The Maid o the Mist approaches the base of Horseshoe, or Canadian, Falls.
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The Maid of the Mist passes the foot of American Falls and approaches Horseshoe Falls. One of the most impressive things about the boat trip is the overwhelming roar from the falls.
The Maid of the Mist passes the foot of American Falls and approaches Horseshoe Falls. One of the most impressive things about the boat trip is the overwhelming roar from the falls.
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Horseshoe Falls, seen here from Terrapin Point, produces a tremendous amount of spray and mist, which largely hides a Canadian tour boat.
Horseshoe Falls, seen here from Terrapin Point, produces a tremendous amount of spray and mist, which largely hides a Canadian tour boat.
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The boulder field below American and Bridal Falls is enormous, as is the reverberating sound echoing from them.
The boulder field below American and Bridal Falls is enormous, as is the reverberating sound echoing from them.
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The view from the park observation deck with American Falls in the forefront.
The view from the park observation deck with American Falls in the forefront.
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Bridal Veil Falls, as seen from Niagara Falls State Park.
Bridal Veil Falls, as seen from Niagara Falls State Park.
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American Falls, left, and Bridal Veil Falls can both be viewed from the observation platform on Luna Island, which separates them.
American Falls, left, and Bridal Veil Falls can both be viewed from the observation platform on Luna Island, which separates them.
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Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and the Rainbow Bridge. The Niagara River is split by Goat Island above the falls.
Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and the Rainbow Bridge. The Niagara River is split by Goat Island above the falls.
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Niagara River is seen north of Goat Island, as it approaches the cusps of American Falls.
Niagara River is seen north of Goat Island, as it approaches the cusps of American Falls.
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Rainbows are a common sight near the Falls.
Rainbows are a common sight near the Falls.
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A view of Terrapin Point at Horseshoe Falls. The waterfall is named for its horseshoe shape, are also known as Canadian Falls and are divided by the U.S.-Canada border.
A view of Terrapin Point at Horseshoe Falls. The waterfall is named for its horseshoe shape, are also known as Canadian Falls and are divided by the U.S.-Canada border.
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Luna Island, accessible via a short walkway from Goat Island, provides a narrow viewing platform between American and Bridal Veil Falls.
Luna Island, accessible via a short walkway from Goat Island, provides a narrow viewing platform between American and Bridal Veil Falls.
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American Falls from Luna Island. The view is looking north into the Niagara Gorge.
American Falls from Luna Island. The view is looking north into the Niagara Gorge.
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The Falls viewing area is well designed with safety in mind. But personal items lost over the boundary walls and rails remain are beyond reach.
The Falls viewing area is well designed with safety in mind. But personal items lost over the boundary walls and rails remain are beyond reach.
Gary Garth/Special To USA TODAY
American Falls,  as seen from Niagara Falls State Park.
American Falls, as seen from Niagara Falls State Park.
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An aerial view of American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. At the top of the photo is Luna Island, which is accessible from a walkway from Goat Island, which separates the two drops.
An aerial view of American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. At the top of the photo is Luna Island, which is accessible from a walkway from Goat Island, which separates the two drops.
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Niagara Falls State Park and the city which shares its name and closely linked. The park and falls and easily accessible from downtown. The view from the mist of American Falls is from the Giacomo , a historic high-rise hotel and apartment building on First Street.
Niagara Falls State Park and the city which shares its name and closely linked. The park and falls and easily accessible from downtown. The view from the mist of American Falls is from the Giacomo, a historic high-rise hotel and apartment building on First Street.
Gary Garth/Special To USA TODAY
Pat Proctor, vice president of marketing and sales, often mans the window and greets customers at Rainbow Air , which offers helicopter tours of the falls spring through fall, weather permitting. Flights are popular so come early.
Pat Proctor, vice president of marketing and sales, often mans the window and greets customers at Rainbow Air, which offers helicopter tours of the falls spring through fall, weather permitting. Flights are popular so come early.
Gary Garth/Special To USA TODAY
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