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Luna Island

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upstream from the falls. Spectators on Luna Island can stand a few feet away from the Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls by walking across the island. Representatives of the nearby
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trees cover the south end of the island and shrubs along north end. The original wooden bridge to the island, added in the 1800s, was replaced in the 20th century.
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The island is said to derive its name from the ability of an observer, when standing on the island during a full moon, to see "
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often come to Luna Island where they bring photographs and answer questions about Niagara Falls.
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Spectators can view the falls from Luna Island and the proximate
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rock and concrete base in the area around the falls.
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