Niagara Falls in Winter. Magical.

I mentioned I embrace the chill, right? And I thrive in frigid temps? And my maiden name is Snow? Well, I guess that makes me a cryophile, right? And because Niagara Falls has been on my Life's Must-Dos since like forever, I mean Why Not see this natural wonder in the weather I love the absolute most? If we can do a football game in 10 degrees, we can certainly do Niagara Falls in 15. And that's just what we did. An adventure to Niagara Falls in the winter was spectacularly breathtaking.

Because I did not think to bring our passports, we ventured only to the US side of Niagara Falls. Although the Canadian side has the panaromic views of all three waterfalls plus shopping and entertainment, the US side was simply stunning and exactly what we were looking to do - admire. Our Uber (we love us some Ubers:)) driver dropped us off right at the entrance of Goat Island within the Niagara Falls State Park where we were just a short snow-covered walk to our first stop - the American Falls. It was a mesmerizing display of mist and rushing water meets dazzling ice formations. After reveling in all it's raw beauty, we weaved our way over to the Nikola Tesla Monument and gave ourselves a lil' history lesson on one of the fathers of modern electricity. Tbh, the Nikola Tesla monument was a titch spooky and half scared b + b out of a photo opp with him but we did snap a quickie but goodie.

While b + b were having their first-ever-on-this-earth snowball "fight", Todd and I popped into the only shop OPEN at the park and warmed ouselves up with cups of joe and cocoa before moving on to Terrapin Point. Terrapin Point provides a close-up, unobstructed view of the rushing water and one of the best views of Horseshoe Falls, the largest and most powerful of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. Shaped like a giant crescent moon, the thundering roar of too-many-gallons-to-count water rushing over the edge and massive mist cloud is said to be heard and seen from miles away. What. A. Sight. Mega photo opps for days...

With fewer crowds and a peaceful, almost otherworldly atmosphere, winter is a spectacular time to witness the beauty and power of Niagara Falls. There is a ton to do at Niagara Falls in warmer temps but we left the park feeling overjoyed with what we experienced.

And if you're curious about what kept our tootsies toasty and bodies all snug-like-a-bug-in-a-rug, Sorel boots to start. Snow, slush, or ice—our whole crew stays dry, warm and stylish in Sorels; Yoot Pac boot, $90, Youth Caribou, $125, Men's Caribou, $200 and Tivoli V Tall, $160. Although there isn't a boot out there that keeps you 100% warm, we always stuff in a few HotHands Body Warmers, FTW! And that goodlookin' puffer on my cute hubs, oh that's a Stio Hometown Down, $349. Obsessed. And a Stio beanie, $39 to boot keeps his noggin' comfy. More must haves on my curated page.

smiles + SONshine,

-SeaChelleB

Most people wait for summer to see Niagara Falls. We chose winter—15 degrees, frozen mist, and a front-row seat to nature’s ice castle. Proof that magic often lives where fewer people look.