Niagara State Park, New York

Established in 1885, Niagara Falls State Park claims the title of the oldest state park in the United States. It spans 221 acres of land and contains three waterfalls: the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and a portion of the Horseshoe Falls. Hydroelectric power has been harnessed from the falls since the mid-18th century and now provides more than one quarter of all power used in New York State and Ontario, Canada.

—Prepared by the World Tribune staff