Today is Niagra Falls Runs Dry day

On March 29th, 1848, ice blockages caused rivers to run dry, and reduced the flow of water to such an extent that Niagara Falls’ 3,160 tons of water per second flow came to a halt. Locals celebrate with Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day, and with plenty of great priced hotels in the area, it’s not hard to come celebrate with them!

It must have been quite a sight. Imagine the size of those icicles

 

I'm not sure how to celebrate this?

 

You could dress up as an icicle

 

One of the most awe inspiring sights in the world. You can also get some of the tackiest souvenirs in the world there as well.

 

I have loads more.

And to prove I was there



If you look closely you can see on my coat is lumps of ice where the spray froze as we walked up to the falls

 

Someone tried to tell me that they switched it off at night to save water.

 

Not many.

 

They can control the amount of water with gates further up stream, a lot goes via a power station making hydro power

 

This was the view from our hotel room when we went in 2009. You simply have to get on the Maid of the Mist boats to appreciate just how much water is going over.