Located on the boarder of Ontario, Canada and New York, United States.
Total Height- 167ft(51 m)
Niagara Falls is approximately 12,000 years old.
Niagara Falls Park is the oldest State Park in the United States.
The Niagara Falls hold the reputation of being the second largest waterfall in the world.
The Niagara Falls were created by glacier activity thousands of years ago.
Niagara Falls is comprised of three waterfalls: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls.
At the current rate of erosion, scientists believe that the Niagara Falls will be gone in around 50000 years. Luckily, you still have time to see them!
Approximately 12 million visitors make the trip to Niagara Falls each year to see the beautiful natural landmark.
The Great Lakes hold 1/5 of all the fresh water in the world. Most of this water flows over the Niagara Falls at some point.
Niagara Falls was the birthplace of commercial hydro-electric power. In Niagara USA, Nikola Tesla developed the alternating current system, which allowed for the transmission of power generated along the Niagara River to homes and businesses. In 1895 one of the world's first commercial hydropower plants was constructed.
Surrounded by water, Niagara USA is a fishing mecca that offers exciting opportunities in and on Lake Ontario, the Niagara River and the Erie Canal.
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