The awesome power of Niagara Falls (photos)

From CNet News: Even if you’ve never been here, you almost certainly can recognize Niagara Falls with just a glance. At once massive, majestic, awe-inspiring, and thunderously loud–not to mention the “wettest place on Earth”–this famous waterfall is also one of the largest power generators on the planet. As part of Road Trip 2010, CNET…

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The massive power production of Niagara Falls

From CNet News: At one time, it was the largest producer of hydroelectric power on the planet. That was in 1961. Today, it is still New York State’s preeminent hydropower facility, and it shares some of the glory of one of the most awesome spectacles in the world. This is, of course, the Niagara Power…

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Tourism looking up

(yeah, I know I’m a few days late with this one…) From the Niagara Falls Review: The Honeymoon Capital is having a better tourism season this year than last, despite the continuing difficulties convincing Americans to take their holidays north of the border, says the president of Niagara Falls Tourism. “We’re holding our own,” said…

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