Top Things to Do in Niagara Falls, Canada

View of Niagara Falls from the Canada side

Niagara Falls is made up of 3 waterfalls that lie between the US (New York) and Canada (Ontario). It’s the second largest waterfall in the world and the most famous with 3,160 tons of water flowing over the falls every second. If you’re planning on heading over to this natural wonder, first you’ll need to decide whether you’ll spend your time on the US side or Canada side (or both). We flew into Buffalo, rented a car, and drove over to the Canada side. We stopped at the NY side again before flying back home. In this guide, I’ll talk a little about the differences between each side. You’ll also find some tips, as well as my favorite (and least favorite)  things to do in Niagara Falls, Canada (since that’s where we spent the majority of our time). Continue reading “Top Things to Do in Niagara Falls, Canada”

Top 3 Short Hikes With Big Views Near NYC

With so much to see and do in NYC, it might not seem like the place to go for some quality time in nature. But whether you live in the city or are visiting the area, there are actually quite a few places within a reasonable distance that offer some really great hiking! Check out my 3 favorite short hikes close to NYC. Continue reading “Top 3 Short Hikes With Big Views Near NYC”