Weather: 90 degrees, no rain, sunny. What’s Hot: Skylon Tower, Canadian side; Maid of the Mist boat ride. What’s Not: Condition of the American side. Travel Lesson of the Day: Park in the shade, carry plenty of quarters. From Kathy: Growing up in the Pittsburgh, PA, area, I always heard other kids talking about their trips to Niagara Falls. Most kids would return with three comments. “The American side is ugly.” “The Canadian side is beautiful.” “The falls are wearing down so fast, if you didn’t go soon you might not see them.” “Everyone is getting to see Niagara Falls except me,” I thought. So, are the Falls disappearing? Well—yes, in geologic time, not grade school time. If you haven’t been there yet, you still have a chance. And is the American side still less pretty
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