A visit to Prospect Point: Breathtaking views of Niagara Falls from state park

From NewYorkUpstate.com (includes many nice photos): It would be hard to be disappointed at the views from Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park, and that’s probably why more than 8 million people visit every year. The stunning view by day and by night can leave a visitor breathless and struggling for superlatives. You can…

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Niagara Parks plans pollinator garden route

From the Niagara Falls Review: Despite their small size, pollinating species such as bumblebees and hummingbirds have a major impact on the environment. “Approximately 90 per cent of the world’s flowering plants depend on pollinators to reproduce, representing the crucial role pollinating species pay in maintaining our environment,” said Janice Thomson, chairwoman of the Niagara…

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9 things to see and do on a scenic Niagara River Parkway road trip

From the Plaid Zebra: Niagara Falls — it’s not a destination that many people associate with peaceful vistas and quiet countryside. Instead, you might be thinking of crowds of tourists and cheesy attractions in the Clifton Hill District. But a road trip to Niagara Falls brings the opportunity to take in breathtaking country scenery, quaint…

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Picture-perfect vistas: The 13 most quintessential Canadian landscapes

From CTV News: With free admission to Canada’s beautiful national parks being offered this year in honour of the country’s 150th anniversary of confederation and the warm weather fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to dust off your camera and start planning a vacation. From sweeping grasslands to thunderous ocean tides to craggy snow-covered mountains,…

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A beautiful day in Niagara Falls (last Saturday)

We’ve had quite a bit of rain this week, but as the week has gone on, it has been quite nice. The weekend looks like it is going to be nice as well. I had intended to post this earlier in the week, but didn’t get around to it. Last Saturday was a beautiful day….

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Niagara Falls at night

Over the last week I’ve had a couple of opportunities to be in Niagara Falls later in the evening. The lights on Clifton Hill, and that shine on the Falls are truly awesome. I took a few pictures, and you can see them below. You can see the Niagara SkyWheel, the volcano at Dinosaur Adventure…

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GALLERY: Hydrangeas in bloom at the Floral Showhouse

The Niagara Falls Review has 13 nice photos from the Niagara Parks Commission Floral Showhouse. The Hydrangeas are in bloom.

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STUDY REVEALS THE 15 MOST INSTAGRAMMED DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD

From D’Marge: Thousands upon thousands of snap-happy travellers have shared their #beachvibes, #sunsets, and #wanderlust on Instagram. The app is our go-to place for planning holidays and making friends jealous of our jet-setting, and we’re never short of inspiration. Sometimes we’re in the mood to get away from it all, but when we’re looking for…

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Truly a wonder of the world!

I took these pictures on Wednesday, when we had a very nice, clear day. You can definitely understand why some people travel across the world to see this area!

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Celebrate Spring at Annual Hydrangea Display at Niagara Parks’ Floral Showhouse

From a press release seen at Niagara at Large: Take in the dazzling sight of giant floral displays bursting with the colours of spring. Among this year’s features are enormous hanging baskets – some over five feet wide, overflowing with colourful hydrangeas. A seasonal specialty, the annual Hydrangea Display at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse will…

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