The Best Natural Wonder Of The World – Nagara Falls
Niagara Falls, or les Chutes du Niagara, is probably one of the most well known and visited natural wonders of the world. Located on the border of Canada and the United States, these beautiful waterfalls are on the Niagara River. The Falls actually consist of three separate waterfalls, the first two, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls accessible from the states, and the last, Horseshoe Falls, divided from the others by Goat Island, on the Canadian side.
Horseshoe Falls is the largest of the three, water cascades down 170 feet to the pool below, eventually moving into Lake Ontario. The strength and height of American Falls is roughly half of its counterpart, at 70 feet, the drop from Bridal Veil Falls even less. It is interesting to note, however, that the actual height of the American Falls is 9-10 feet larger than that of Horseshoe Falls, even though the waterfall itself is not. This is due to the existence of large rocks found at the base of the falls.
Niagara Falls draws tourists from all over the country; as many as 20 million annually are enthralled by the sight and sounds of the falling...