Daily Archive for July 27th, 2007

Dave’s Wet ‘n’ Wild Vacation

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Similar to NBC, CBS’s morning show, The Early Show, was in Niagara Falls:

If you decide to vacation at Niagara Falls, be prepared to become damp.

Whether you’re fishing, boating or sliding under the Falls on the Maid of the Mist, chances are you’ll want to dry off at some point.

Dave Price learned this when he spent the day with Derek Presti, who was his park ambassador for the day. Presti, who works at the Niagara Falls State Park — the oldest state park in the United States — took him around the area so he could get his bearings.

Tourism numbers on par with last year’s

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From Niagara This Week:

Tourism officials are hoping increased marketing will bring visitors to the city in large numbers in July and August.

“We’ve never recovered from SARS or 9/11,” said Wayne Thomson, the chair of Niagara Falls Tourism. “Once you’re down it’s hard to turn the tide.”

Clifton Hill Resorts Update - Mid July 2007

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On Tuesday I received the latest issue of the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter. They are promoting the same sorts of packages they always promote.

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You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

Park or prison?

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on July 27, 2007
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From Niagara This Week:

For nearly five decades, Marineland has used images of dancing mascots and whales kissing kids to persuade families that their park is a friendly and fun environment.

Millions have been convinced by 30-second fun-in-the-sun commercials and the park’s unforgettable jingle, but animal rights groups insist the facility is a prison for its captive animals.

While the theme park continues to grow in size and popularity every summer, one thing has become clear in recent years: not everyone “loves” Marineland.