Water: in the form of ocean, gulf, lake and river, forms large portions of the United States borders. Today we are going to focus on a small section of the northern boundary.
This portion for the Niagara River is downstream from the famous falls and includes the Rainbow Bridge (opened in Nov 1941).
The river connects the Great Lakes of Erie and Ontario. While the waterfalls are the prime attraction — for both tourist and industrialist — the river at the bottom of the gorge has its own charm and beauty. If you visit the area, consider finding a vantage point along the river to enjoy a quieter sort of atmosphere from the powerful falls.
Water power from a creek flowing into the Mississippi River powers a grist mill and a sawmill in fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois during the 1850’s. Check into the sweet historical romance, New Dreams, to meet immigrants arriving in 1851. Here’s the link: https://amzn.to/3vWydWE
