Day 3.195: Falls and falling

The last time that we went to Cohoes Falls as a family, it was on November 16th and the new park had closed for the winter. Today we finally returned to investigate the new path down to the base of the falls.

Our visit did not have a very hopeful beginning as we virtually had to stop on the highway due to the rain coming down so hard we couldn't see a thing.  However, Exile #2 promised us it was 'brightening up' (we all eventually turn into our parents it seems) and she as right.

The 'new' park has been extended down to the water's edge and even has access to the rocks below the falls - although that was closed today due to the weather.  Mind you - those rocks were obviously the place to do a bit of fishing today.  Rather him than me:


The trail has some nice views of the falls and the power station and provides some appealing grassy banks for running down - sometimes with dramatic consequences.



For more pictures you can check out this short slideshow.