Canadian highwire walker still hopes to conquer falls; says Wallenda’s bid won’t come easy

From the Niagara Falls Review: A renowned Canadian highwire walker who has been trying unsuccessfully for decades to walk over Niagara Falls said Nik Wallenda’s proposal to cross the Horseshoe Falls next year will have to be cleared by an “onslaught” of government officials on both sides of the border if it’s going to happen….

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Should experienced high-wire walker be allowed to cross the falls?

From the Niagara Falls Review: Since he was a boy Nik Wallenda has dreamed of walking over Niagara Falls on a tightrope. “It’s just something I’ve wanted to do my entire life,” said Wallenda, 32, a U.S.-based highwire walker who hopes to do a 2,200-foot crossing of the Niagara River Gorge and Horseshoe Falls next…

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Wallenda gets OK to cross the falls

From the Buffalo News: The walk is on — at least as far state legislators are concerned. It might be rare for the State Legislature to approve something that legitimately can be called death-defying, but final approval was given Wednesday permitting a member of the legendary Flying Wallendas to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope….

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Marineland celebrates 50th anniversary

From the Toronto Sun: No trip to Niagara Falls, Ont. would be complete for families without a visit to world-famous Marineland. Located less than one mile from the falls on Portage Road, Marineland is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. My late wife, Diane and I took our two children -Tammy and Todd – to…

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