Founded in 1885, the
Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the United States. Built surrounding the might Niagara Falls, the park is made up of numerous islands and includes the world famous Prospect Point area. It was declared a United States National Historic Landmark in 1963, and every year scores of tourists flock to the park to learn about the history of the falls, ecology, geology and wildlife. The park has many spectacular amusements like a seasonal Scenic Trolley ride which is a guided tour around the most scenic spots of the park, a
Maid of the Mist boat ride, a Top of the Falls restaurant, and many nature trails for the nature lovers.
The National Trails Day is celebrated as a tribute to the Schoellkopf Power Station that once stood in this park. The day marks the anniversary of the natural destruction of the Power Station. There are long hikes scheduled through the day along the former route of the hydraulic canal, and into the gorge where participants can see the ruins of the power station. There are also a lot of power point presentations, lectures and exhibitions informing people about the history of the place and letting them know more about the event. It is a fully guided trail meandering through tall grasses, through the edge of the falls and right into the gorge. It is charged with historical information, scenic beauty, and is at the same time enjoyable and relaxing. There is so much to discover and learn in this adventure packed day.
