Three Sisters Islands (New York)

[1] The islands are named after Celinda, Angelina, and Asenath Whitney (all three of whom are buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls, NY), daughters of General Parkhurst Whitney of Niagara Falls, New York.

[2][3] General Whitney (also buried in Oakwood Cemetery), was a prominent early settler of Niagara Falls, New York.

Before European settlers arrived in North America, Iroquois shamans made sacrifices of food and gifts on the islands and communed with He-No (Mighty Thunderer), the spirit who dwells in the mist-enshrouded cave at the base of the falls.

Modern day psychics believe any one can hear the voices of the spirits if they listen carefully while visiting the Three Sisters Islands.

The Three Sisters Islands are connected by bridges, allowing pedestrians to walk to all three for grand views of the raging rapids in the Niagara River right before its descent over the Horseshoe Falls.