[kfierle]

I remember when the the falls were "turned off". I only lived about 2 hours away and it was something that my entire family went to see. If I recall correctly, there were actually some steps and a platform built right next to the large rocks so you could get an up close look. I remember being about 11 years old and was just amazed at how big some of the boulders were. Definitely an experience I will never forget.

I am currently a teacher and occasionally mention this event to my students and they are shocked to hear that the water stopped flowing for several months. Once in a while a student will ask when it is going to happen again. I always tell them that it won't probably happen again in my lifetime.