Jay Cochrane’s Skywalk – extended movie

    The other day I posted pictures and a video of Jay Cochrane’s Skywalk. That movie was about 30 seconds. I’ve put together a few different movie clips from the same day and made a longer movie. It’s amazing seeing him walk, and this extended movie has him finishing his walk and you can hear the…

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      Yet another Marineland Topple Tower update

      I was at Marineland again on Friday and they are making progress with Topple Tower. As you can see by the first picture, a fence has been put in and they are doing some landscaping. The second picture is one I took from up at the Sky Screamer platform. All you can see of Topple…

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        Just Try and Stay Dry!

        Last Thursday I received another newsletter from the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa. They are promoting some exciting adventure packages which feature Whirlpool Jetboat, Niagara Helicopters, Maid of the Mist, Journey Behind the Falls, and Skylon Tower. You can subscribe to the newsletter by clicking on the Special Email Offers link on the…

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          Saturday’s fireworks display

          Did you see the fireworks on Saturday night? They were awesome! I haven’t really seen any big shows, so I’m sure this was the biggest fireworks display I have ever seen. I have some great pictures and a movie to post either later today or tomorrow, but here are some of the headlines: All eyes…

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            Bronto’s Adventure Playland construction update

            There has been quite a bit of work being done where Bronto’s Adventure Playland will be. They’ve painted the walls, and have been preparing for some concrete work.

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              Clifton Hill – Niagara Falls Tourist Hub

              From EzineArticles.com: Many first-time visitors to Niagara Falls have a pretty clear picture of what they expect to see when they arrive: roaring water and a cavalcade of clamoring tourists pushing for that perfect view. They expect to see Maid of The Mist, that legendary boat that takes visitors on a soaking wet journey to…

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                Should Cochrane walk the falls? Here’s what readers think

                I’m in the paper! Well, it’s not my full name, but my username. The Niagara Falls Review has an article in the paper today with comments that readers left on their web site. I left one yesterday (probably the 20th one left), but it is the first on on the page: The Niagara Parks Commission…

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                  ‘Wall of fire’ to light up falls Saturday

                  From the Niagara Falls Review: A Canadian pizza chain is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a bang in Niagara Falls this weekend. Thirty minutes of fireworks are scheduled to be set off at the falls Saturday at 10 p.m. to mark the day. David Whysall, of David Whysall International Fireworks Inc., says people will be…

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                    Jay Cochrane’s Skywalk

                    One of the people who really put Niagara Falls on the map was Blondin. Blondin’s story is told very well in the IMAX movie. There has always been something about Niagara Falls which has brought daredevils and other performances. In our more modern times, the only people like that you see are generally found in…

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                      Motel 6 is open

                      The Motel 6 Niagara Falls on Stanley Avenue is now open. I’m not sure when the official opening was, but it’s been open for at least a couple of weeks. Note: I “stitched” together a few pictures to get everything to fit which causes the rounded look

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