Wire-walk seen of more benefit to Falls, Ont.

From the Buffalo News: When Nik Wallenda walks a tightrope above Niagara Falls this summer, an unprecedented stream of spectators is expected to flock to the mighty cataracts. Many of them should carry a passport. Niagara Falls State Park may have a clear viewing area for only 20,000 visitors, according to initial estimates, while Canadian…

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Giving a Jet Boat ride to the world

From the Buffalo News: The future of one of the most famous boat rides in the world is very much in doubt as the Maid of the Mist teeters on the edge of extinction. But those who operate that “other” boat attraction on the lower Niagara River say their future is looking brighter — and…

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Darien Lake Gives Canadians Outstanding Value in Getaways

From a CNW Group press release (via Yahoo! Finance): Conveniently located a short drive from the Niagara Falls border, Darien Lake’s Canadian deals make it the ideal family fun getaway destination this summer. With over 45 rides, a 10-acre waterpark, live shows and midway games, all located within steps of a relaxing lodge, modern cabins,…

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Maid of the Mist docks on U.S. side doesn’t appear ‘viable’

From the Tonawanda News: The Maid of the Mist’s idea to build a new boat storage facility on the American side of the Falls received a less-than-favorable review from a top state parks official on Monday. In response to questions posed during a meeting with his board of commissioners, Western Region State Parks Director Mark…

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Springtime in Niagara – Best Getaway Packages

I couple of weeks ago I received the latest email from the Skylon Tower.

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Twitter updates for 2012-04-24

The flowers are still up in Queen Victoria Park http://t.co/HlhwDtKg # The Wendy's on Clifton Hill is closed until Friday http://t.co/0j9lDhVd #

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Natural wonder or carnival sideshow?

From the Buffalo News: Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk over Niagara Falls this summer has been pitched as a once-in-a-generation event, a tribute to stunting history that legally can take place only every two decades. Now three more daredevils want to join the party — promising they will seek to conquer the falls in a barrel….

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Meet the seventh-generation tightrope walker who’s taking on Niagara Falls

From the Globe and Mail: He has hung by his jaw from a helicopter without a safety net. He holds a Guinness World Record for the longest bicycle ride on a tightrope. And this summer, he plans to make history by walking on a tightrope across the Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ont. “It’s a…

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