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Hiking the trail at the Niagara River Gorge, where Niagara Falls first began over 12,000 years ago, is totally breathtaking; in more ways than one.  If you would like to get a closer look at nature, I recommend walking. Looking down on the river was truly an incredible experience. The sounds, the smells, the wildlife are almost surreal. I sound of the river got louder as we progressed along the trail, it became louder and louder until we came upon the full force of the Niagara.

My husband, George, took an ecological tour, which started not too far from one of the Buffalo, New York casino hotels where we were staying. For three whole hours they marveled at the free show nature put on for all the visitors. He’s not a big bird watcher, but the sheer number of birds amazed him. He saw turkey vultures and hawks. He had always taken it for granted this marvelous natural resource.

We found out during our stay in Buffalo, which is only about 15 minutes from Niagara, that there is so much to be learned from the waters the surround us. The summer may be the right time for the ecological tour my husband took, gives people a chance to explore some mystical waterways while they learn about their environment. What’s even better, are some of the earth-friendly tours offering participants a slice of the action, like biking, hiking, paddling, boating, or simple going along for the ride.

Many people don’t know the trails are here. Part of the mission of these ecological tours is to show the visitors not only the waterfront, but just what a special place Niagara is, plus have a great time doing it. My husband and me had one of the most intriguing times here, we’ll definitely recommend this place to all our friends and acquaintances.