Jaunted, “The Pop Culture Travel Guide”, recently had a posting about Niagara Falls:
Yes, you’ve seen Niagara Falls before, but have you ever ventured over the edge in a barrel? No? Here’s a tour that’s the next best thing–and probably a lot safer.
Daily Archive for May 27th, 2008
From the Buffalo News:
Most people who would like to see Niagara Falls, N.Y., redevelop as a tourism powerhouse don’t necessarily envision the kind of carnival atmosphere of its neighboring city across the Niagara Gorge.
There are enough tourist trappings on the Canadian side — with more, and bigger ones added routinely— to turn the stomachs of those who seek a more environmentally friendly American side.
Too much P.T. Barnum, not enough Frederick Law Olmsted.
But surely, even the most avid nature enthusiast yearns for something more than what the everyday tourist sees when she crosses the Rainbow Bridge and enters downtown
I’m a few days lat eon this, but on Friday the News - Democrat & Leader (out of Kentucky) had a religious article that mentioned a daredevil named Charles G. Stephens who tried to go over Niagara Falls:
Daredevil Charles G. Stephens was one of many to attempt to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls, but his technique was probably the most interesting-and disastrous. He put an anvil in the barrel with him for ballast. In the end, the anvil served only to speed up his demise.
Stephens was a victim of a bad plan to challenge an immense power, so his only claim to fame was the way he died.
Wow, that’s a long title! The following is from a press release at Hospitality Net from the Skylon Tower:
The Skylon Tower announces FREE admission to the popular Niagara Falls attraction Ride-to-the-Top and Indoor/Outdoor Observation Decks when dining. Visitors to Niagara Falls can combine the experience of this favorite Niagara Falls attraction with the best of Niagara Fallsview dining. Admission to the Skylon Tower Niagara Falls attraction is included FREE when dining in the Skylon world-famous Revolving Dining Room or the Skylon family-affordable Summit Suite Buffet Dining Room. Both are located 775 feet above the mighty Falls and provide once-in-a-lifetime panoramic views of Niagara Falls.
You mean to tell me it hasn’t always been free?!?!
From the Niagara Falls Review:
Niagara’s Fury is facing further delays.
Niagara Parks Commission spokesman Tony Baldinelli said Monday it might be Friday before the Transportation Safety Standards Association signs off on the attraction, allowing people to ride.
“We’re really at their mercy,” he said.
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