Fall Foliage Columbus Wkend Escape

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Are you inspired by towering waterfalls or standing at the edge of a rapid that is an incredibleturquoise blue? Do you love nature? Inspired by vibrant Fall red/orange and yellow colors? Enjoy the crisp Autumn air and the smell of a wood burning fireplace?

Experience natural the invigorating power of ions from the waterfalls as you stand overlooking the largest waterfall in all of North America.

This incredible experience blows your socks off and leaves you totally awe struck! Close to 30 waterfalls on this trip - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls being the three biggest!

We will have casual hikes/walks ranging from 3 - 5.2 miles, easy enough for beginners as some of the trails are paved. You must be able to walk these distances. This trip is not wheelchair accessible at least in two locations.

What is incredible we vsiit all these areas over the Columbus Day three day weekend plus one day! Three nights, four days. All stays in motels.
Walks/short easy 'hikes', sightseeing, no backpacking

Depart Friday morning - Return Monday evening; Oct. 9 - 12, 2015.

Letchworth State Park

Letchworth State Park Voted Best in Nation 2015! Renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenic and magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs -- as high as 600 feet in some places

Ricketts Glen Natural Area

A National Landmark. Hike the Falls Trail System and explore the Glens, which boasts a series of wild, free - flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock - strewn clefts in this ancient hillside.

The 94 - foot Ganoga Falls is the highest of 22 named waterfalls. Old growth timber and diverse wildlife add to the beauty. Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania." by PA DCNR. "Nearly all of the waterfalls are visible from the Falls Trail" by Wikipedia Niagara Falls (Canada - you'll need your passport) Right a top Horseshoe Falls you get to experience the thundering flow of six million cubic feet of water as it falls 188' over the crest every minute!

Peering across the expansive 3,409' river gorge resides the cascading rock face of American and Bridal Veil Falls. The water is a emerald green known as 'rock flour' generated by the erosive force of just the Niagara River. As you gaze out in wonder you take in the incredible negative ions that are being created by Horseshoe Falls. It is said the negative ions induce a state change. The Canadian side is known for wax museums, pristine walks and gardens, two casinos and a history dating back to the War of 1812.

Niagara River Gorge

I discovered this hidden gem last time I was up in Niagara Falls. Thanks because of Niagara Parks and department of tourism for Niagara Falls this area has not been given a spotlight. That means a lack of crowds and tourists crowding the paths and photo bombing your experience while in this great Georgian woods as you descend 200' down all the way to the great Niagara River where the mighty Horseshoe and Bridal Veil Falls flow into. These emerald green waters would be categorized as class IV and V if you were allowed to raft on them. You hike right along and up to the raging torrent of water and can spot the high powered tour speed boats negotiating these rapids.

During Fall Foliage the area comes to life with colors that are just jaw dropping and awe inspiring against a blue skyand emerald green ribbon of rapids. If you were to experience any place in the northeast this is bar none a must see and must experience!

Niagara -On-The-Lake

"Described as the prettiest town in Ontario. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a well - preserved 19th - century village, along with its upscale restaurants and elegant architecture,it is the heart of Ontario’s wine region. Niagara on the Lake is home to the world class theatre the "Shaw Festival", boutique shopping, glamorous hotels, cozy B & Bs, charming Inns and historical sites. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a quaint location to get that true authentically ‘Niagara’ feel. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a village of firsts is an excellent article written by George Bailey." by Niagara Tourism. Think Ice Wine!

Cham Shan Temple

"Cham Shan Temple (Ten Thousand Buddas) - The 7 level Asian style building contains precious collections of Buddhist arts and artifacts. A" World Peace Ten Thousand Buddhas Sarira Stupa Temple" has been constructed on 3 acres of land in Niagara Falls in order to facilitate the expounding of Dharma and the propagation of Buddhism. Spreading the Dharma and benefitting all sentiment beings are the Buddhist Order's vows.

Since the appearances of statues and stupas facilitate the generation of the Bodhi - mind, raising temples could benefit sentient beings in countless multitudes. A massive Bronze Buddha Statue and a Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara's statue are situated in this property." by http://www.niagarafallstourism.com/services/religious/ten-thousand-buddha-temple-of-peace.

We will be car pooling to all locations to enable us to make all these stops but also take in the vibrant Fall splenor throughout the areas we are passing through. Great way to awaken your senses, and to top it off at the Falls with a negative ion fix :)