From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo (includes video): According to a survey commissioned by the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation, the economic impact of Nik Wallenda’s walk across Niagara Falls was immense. Niagara University’s Hospitality Training and Research Center interviewed close to 600 people throughout Prospect Park and Old Falls Street. In the nine hours…
From Mashable.com: For several months in 1969, the torrent of water rushing over American Falls, one of three waterfalls that makes up Niagara Falls, was reduced to little more than a trickle. American Falls is recognizable for the immense rock pile, or talus, at its base, the result of a series of natural rockslides over…
From the Thrill Network: One of the most spectacular, dramatic and immersive attractions in the world comes to Niagara Falls this summer. Premiering in June 2008, The Niagara Parks Commission’s Niagara’s Furyâ„¢ lets you experience the extreme, violent and beautiful birth of Niagara Falls in a way you’ve never dreamed possible. After unveiling Niagara’s Furyâ„¢…
The new retail/restaurant building on Stanley Avenue across from the Doubletree Resort Lodge & Spa Fallsview looks complete: I don’t know when they will actually be opening.
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Falls Avenue Resort.
I’m not sure how long these signs have been up, or how many there are, but I noticed this on a street sign at the Victoria Avenue / Ferry Street bend. It’s the only one I’ve seen, so I’m not sure where it is pointing or what it is referring to. A quick search showed…
It is a gorgeous day in Niagara Falls and it looks like it is going to get even better! # RT @NiagaraFallsUSA: Need additional information regarding the @NikWallenda walk? Visit, http://t.co/cKBsOlln #wallendawalks # A New Attraction Coming to Clifton Hill – http://t.co/rrXhzjbT #
This morning I received the latest newsletter from the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview. They are promoting Valentine’s Day and Spring Break packages. You can sign up for their newsletter on their web site.
It's rainy today and will be for most of the week. The weekend is supposed to be sunny and hot… nice! # AccessNiagara web site is up now, so some posts will be up shortly… # AccessNiagara.com web host is having mysql problems right now, so site is down. Hopefully it will be fixed soon….
From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: Ice skaters, sharpen your skates. The DeVeaux Ice Rink is now open. The rink, located at DeVeaux Woods State Park, was expected to open last month but was delayed so the park could acquire the necessary ice-making equipment. The lighted facility will be open from 11 a.m. to 8…