State considers Crow's Nest extension

Most people don’t know it, but you can take the elevator to the Maid of the Mist docks even without buying a Maid ticket.

There may soon be a different way to get down below. A $6 million staircase extending from Prospect Point to the Crow’s Nest adjacent to the American Falls.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a public information session about the expansion of the Crow’s Nest walkway and viewing platform.

The meeting will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 in the training room at DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3180 DeVeaux Woods Drive 

The Crow’s Nest is located alongside the American Falls and is accessed by going down to the Maid of the Mist boarding area. Currently, a set of stairs allows visitors to walk halfway up to a photo op area and turn around and go back. The proposed expansion will allow visitors to walk all the way to the top of the Gorge to Prospect Point. The information session will provide renderings of the proposed concept and other information related to the project.