Niagara KOA KOs the competition

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Niagara Falls KOA Campground has been recognized as being among the “best of the best” in the Kampgrounds of America system that includes more than 470 campgrounds across North America. The Lundy’s Lane campground, operated by manager Lisa Thompson, recently received the 2009 Kampgrounds of America President’s Award at…

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Behind the Butterfly Conservatory

From the Niagara Falls Review: More than 400,000 people toured the Butterfly Conservatory last year. Employees at the facility are used to seeing and hearing people’s positive reactions to the roughly 3,000 winged wonders around them. But it’s unlikely many of the visitors fully understand the work and effort that goes into keeping one of…

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Niagara family to appear on America’s Funniest Home Videos

From the Niagara Falls Review: A seven-year-old girl’s hesitation on taking a spin on the Sky Screamer at Marineland netted a Niagara Falls family a trip of a lifetime. Late last September, the Atkinson family – dad Tim, mom Ann Marie, and their kids Joannie, 9, Serge, 8, Kieran, 7, and Teagan, 6 – went…

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PARTY IN THE PARK

From the Niagara Falls Review (includes pictures and videos): When you put a rock band named after a mythical river next to one of the world’s legendary rivers, it’s a recipe for a soggy experience. But thousands ot New Year’s Eve revellers rang in 2010 with the powerful rock band Styx, named after the mythological…

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Niagara’s ‘Winter Wonderland’

From CANOE Travel: Three-million sparkling lights and 125 lighted displays have transformed Niagara Falls into what is called a “Winter Wonderland.” Add a little snow and the setting will be complete for the 27th annual Winter Festival of Lights that shines brightly through Jan. 4 and attracts more than a million people.

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Niagara’s wonderland: Icewine and frozen waterfalls

From the National Post: The outing: Head to the Niagara region for winery tours, the spectacular falls, a giant New Year’s Eve party or make a date for mid-January and the icewine harvest. Why it will make your holiday sparkle: Wine and holiday spirit undoubtedly go together. So, what better way to enjoy a uniquely…

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Truck crash at Fallsview Casino entrance

You may have heard about this on the news this morning. Apparently a truck that was trying to get away from the police crashed into the front doors of the Fallsview Casino. Buffalo News – Fleeing suspect smashes car into Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls Review – Truck crashes through casino entrance WIVB Channel 4 –…

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Daytripper: Niagara Falls, Ontario

From the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: From Rochester: About 90 miles. Attraction: The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls, Ontario, running through Jan. 4, features holiday light displays, live concerts, fireworks and special events. The outdoor displays are lighted from 5 p.m. to midnight, including an “Enchantment of Disney” display.

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Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse: Restaurant’s gauchos slice 12 kinds of Brazilian barbecue

From the Buffalo News: They have an awful lot of roast meat in Brazil. Or so it would seem if you visit Brasa, a traditional, newly opened Brazilian barbecue restaurant called a “churrascaria” in the luxe Hilton Hotel attached to the casino. You can start training for the 2016 Olympics now. A churrascaria serves meats…

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Niagara should be leader in province’s new tourism plan: Thomson

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls should be a leader in the province’s plan to build a stronger, more competitive tourism industry, says Niagara Falls Tourism chairman Wayne Thomson. “There’s no question that Niagara Falls is the logical leader in tourism,” he said. “While Niagara as a whole provides plenty of tourism opportunities, there…

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