Wallenda walk won’t be cash cow for state

From the Buffalo News: Nik Wallenda will make money when he walks across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. The Seneca Niagara Casino paid him to practice there this month, and ABC-TV will pay him to walk over the falls next month. The Canadian government also will make money. It aims to rake in nearly $200,000…

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Landmarks attract those committing suicide

From the Great Falls Tribune (in Great Falls. Minnesota): Two suicide attempts at Niagara Falls last week have renewed an age-old worry about some of the nation’s most famous landmarks: such highly visible places are magnets for troubled people looking to end their lives. Cities and states around the nation have tried to come up…

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10 Great Day Trips For Families

From Huffington Post Canada: Summer vacation is upon us and many families are planning their next great adventure. Excitement can be found close to home as our great nation boasts many amusement parks, natural wonders and exciting museums right on travellers’ doorsteps. Travelocity.ca suggests these 10 Great Canadian family trips that will help make 2011…

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Not worth the risk

From the Buffalo News: We understand Nik Wallenda’s desire to wire walk across Niagara Falls without a tether. We really do. The thrill of performing and watching a death-defying stunt becomes a bit less thrilling when it’s not actually “death defying” because the daredevil is basically dragging a leash to keep him from accidentally plummeting…

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Blue Moose Mining Company on Clifton Hill

Have you ever seen those little attractions, usually as part of another attraction where kids can “pan” for gold, gems, whatever? My kids did one of those at the T-Rex Cafe at Downtown Disney in Orlando a couple of years ago. Well, one of those same sorts of attractions has come to Clifton Hill, courtesy…

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