What beautiful spring weather! (photos)
Yesterday was a warm and beautiful day in Niagara Falls. As I was out for a walk at lunch, I took a bunch of pictures. Enjoy!
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April showers (lots of them) bring before-May flowers
I posted back at the beginning of March that the crocus and other plants were starting to come up. Well, with all of this rain and temperatures in the teens, the daffodils are everywhere!
Spring has sprung already?!
With all of this gorgeous weather we’ve been enjoying, I’ve already seen some of the buds/shoots coming out of the ground. The crocus, daffodil, and tulip plants are starting to peak out.
Niagara Falls to be Illuminated – Tuesday, February 14th – in Pink and Red In Celebration of Valentine’s Day
From Niagara at Large: Niagara Falls will be bathed in soft pink and red lights this Valentine’s Day, providing the perfect backdrop to celebrate this romantic evening.
Thomson selected illumination board chairwoman
From the Niagara Falls Review: Janice Thomson has been selected chairwoman of the Niagara Falls Illumination Board. The board made the appointment during its Jan. 25 meeting. Thomson will replace Mark Thomas, who was chairman of the illumination board since December 2014.
Letter: Retain natural beauty around Niagara Falls
From a letter to the editor in the Buffalo News: If Frederick Law Olmsted were around today to learn about plans to improve tourism in Niagara Falls, he would remind people that compared with the Canadian side, Niagara Falls State Park lets walkers enjoy one of the most beautiful natural areas in North America. “It…
Party on! Mike Myers shares where to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday
From USA Today: Canada celebrates its 150th birthday this year, and perhaps there’s no one more excited than Mike Myers. The native son, who played Austin Powers, voiced Shrek and created Wayne’s World, was born north of the border and hasn’t forgotten his roots. He recently published Canada (Doubleday Canada, $39.95), which lovingly explores the…
Explore New York State: Spots that will take your breath away
From Newsday: Sometimes it’s easy to forget that Long Island and New York City make up only a tiny fraction of the state we call home. Sure, the city has impressive views and lovely parks and Long Island’s got some great beaches, but its the rest of New York that will take your breath away….
Spring has sprung early at Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse
From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s still a couple of months before those first crocuses poke their flowery heads above ground, but those who are feeling winter-weary can get a little taste of spring now at the Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse. The showhouse’s annual spring display is now in full bloom and will stay that…
Then And Now: Lighting Niagara Falls
From Live Design: Niagara Falls was first lit in 1860 with 200 Bengal lights for a celebration for the Prince of Wales. The first use of electric lights came in 1879, when the falls were illuminated by carbon arc lights for a special visit by the governor-general of Canada. Then 1901 saw the falls lit…