10 Fun Facts About Niagara Falls That You Must Know! As one of the most famous waterfalls in the world, planning a tour Niagara Falls is worth it once a lifetime. But many people just visit the Falls, tour the place and return it after their amazing vacation-but wait, is there anything beyond it? There are a lot of fun and interesting facts about Niagara Falls that you should know before visiting the place as it makes your experience even more enriching! Visit soon or you might miss it! Studies are going on that says that the current erosion of Niagara Falls will probably go in 50,000 years, so why wait? Hurry up and plan tour Niagara Falls now! Combining three waterfalls! Well, for a common man Niagara falls is just one waterfall- but let us tell you that one of the most powerful Falls in the world is made up of three waterfalls! The Horseshoe or Canadian, the American, and the Bridal Veil Falls are the three falls that make up the mesmerizing Niagara Falls! All the three Falls begin at Niagara River in Ontario and is one of the most beautiful sights to behold! Fourth largest Hydroelectric power plant So did you know the beautiful Falls are also the fourth largest Hydroelectric power plant that is generating 2.4 million kilowatts of power in America! Since 1881, the Falls are known to generate power and since 1896, they are supplying electricity 26 miles away to Buffalo! Tight rope challenge Well, did you know that the American acrobat, aerialist, and daredevil, Nik Wallenda has taken the challenge of crossing Niagara Falls by tightrope in 1859! And the Falls are so terrifying that it took him another 116 years to repeat the next challenge in 2012. But Nik was only able to complete the challenge with the help of getting permission from both the American and Canadian governments. Worthy pictures Are you looking to take pictures that just make your friends envy you? Then taking pictures from the Niagara Falls boat ride like the Maid of the Mist boat tour is once in a lifetime experience. Not only the boat ride is interesting and exhilarating but the place
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