ROAD2002 (NY) -- Niagra Falls at Night

I hit the Niagara Falls State Park on my way through town. It was cold and icy, and there were a couple of times i nearly slid into the river and falls. . . . but worth it. . .

The Canadian view of the falls is much better than the American side i was on. Especially at night when they light up the rushing water with multi-colored spotlights. . .

. . . view of Niagara Falls, Ontario. . .

. . . the rushing icy water. . .

. . . this marker speaks of the Niagara Power Dam project and it's impact. . .

. . . this is a statue of Edward Adams, who directed the construction of the original power station using Niagara falls. . .

. . . a map of Goat Island, which sits just above the falls. . .

. . . info about the falls.

ROAD2002 (NY) -- Tifft Nature Preserve

Tifft Nature Preserve is a 260+ acre nature refuge on the shores of Lake Erie. It was closed when i came through, but peaceful nonetheless.

The obligitory “What you can and can't do” sign. . .

. . . The visitor center across the pond. . .

. . .snow covered rocks. . .

. . . duckies!

ROAD2002 (NY) -- Around Buffalo

On the way through NY, I stopped in Buffalo to spend Thanksgiving with some friends. These are just some random shots from around the town

Actually saw some snowfall while coming through area. . .

. . .I wish i could remember where this was. . . I *THINK* this was on top of the restaurant that invented 'Buffalo Wings', but i cant remember for sure. . .

. . .the HSBC Arena, where the Buffalo Sabres play. . .

. . . random shot of the light rail trains. . .

. . .random drawbridge near the Erie County Naval & Marine Park. . .

. . . The USS Little Rock on display at the Naval & Marine Park. Not sure why the USS Little Rock is in Buffalo, NY -- i guess the maps were lost overboard. . .

. . . a scenic snow covered dock leading out into Lake Erie. . .

. . . random abandoned ship rusting out on the docks. . .

. . . the Skyway Bridge. . .

. . .this is the Peace Bridge -- heading over to Canada. . .

. . . random snow covered grassland. . .

. . .the grandprix at the marina. . .

. . .this was a scenic church down the street from my friend's house. . .

. . .a light snow dusting.