On October 24, 1901, her 63rd birthday, she was the first person to get in a barrel and plummet over the falls and survive. After being found, Taylor was conscious and except for a small gash on her head, was not harmed seriously in the stunt.
There are some spots that are truly breathtaking, and if you've never planned a trip to the upper peninsula, make sure you're comfortable with long drives.
Finding something pithy or profound to say about a photo like this is difficult. The power of nature is a fine line between beautiful and, at times, ugly.