Right after school today we're scooping up the kids and driving north! Spur of the moment- playing hooky! My family grew up in the Buffalo area, so the falls are no stranger to us. But the boys have never seen this spectacular natural wonder. So exciting!
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The Maid of the Mist looks different today, but is still a ride to remember.
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And did you know a woman was the first person to survive a trip over the the Falls in a barrel? Yep- Annie Edson Taylor went over Niagara Falls in a custom made barrel on Oct.24, 1901. Quite a feat for a woman at the turn of the century.
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Bobby Leach was the second person to survive. On July 25, 1911 he went over the falls in his barrel, only to spend the next 6 month in the hospital recovering from his injuries. Apparently he boasted that anything Annie could do he could do better. Sorry Bobby!
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I think that's fascinating! I'll be back Sunday to tell you all about it!
Have a Wonderful weekend :)
Fun facts and great old photos! Thanks for sharing.
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