Video Of The Week - New York Park Boasts Ice Volcano And Frozen Waterfalls

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February is usually not a busy time for New York's Letchworth State Park. However, this year the park has been inundated with visitors trying to get a glimpse of its new albeit temporary attractions - an ice volcano and two frozen waterfalls.

What makes them special is that neither will be here when spring arrives. The "volcano" is the result of water from the park's 50-foot tall pressure-fed fountain freezing in its tracks, due to the record low temperatures the area has experienced this year.

Similarly, the park's 107-foot middle falls, and the 70-foot upper falls normally sparkling blue waters now resemble beautifully carved snow sculptures. What makes the sight even more mesmerizing is the river that continues to make its way through a narrow channel over the upper falls.

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  • Micci Pirainoover 9 years
    I live in CA now, but grew up close to that park, my kids spent so many hours there that it seemed like a second home. I am the third generation to enjoy that park in family and my kids are the fourth. Our family has had gatherings there for decades, since the 40's.
    • !@#$%^&*():)over 9 years
      omg
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        pump_mspover 9 years
        How???????
        • LALAover 9 years
          Cool
          • peachocho123
            peachocho123over 9 years
            THAT..........IS..........AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!
            • hey over 9 years
              Omgosh
              • dimbsyover 9 years
                awkward
                • billy bob joeover 9 years
                  wow, o.m.g
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                    lolhahaover 9 years
                    Wow
                    • honda_ swagover 9 years
                      this is so cool