Twitter updates for 2010-03-08
There's lots of work going on, but there is still no sign up indicating that the future Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville is going to be there. #
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Niagara Falls Park unveils improvements
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: After a year of construction and millions of dollars spent on rehabilitating Niagara Falls State Park, golden scissors were used to cut a green ribbon, welcoming visitors back to Luna Island. Commissioner of State Parks Rose Harvey said, “It’s experienced wear and tear and it needs to be refurbished…revitalized…and…
Hotel workers march through Niagara Falls
From the Niagara Falls Review: Hotel and restaurant workers from across Ontario marched through Niagara Falls Saturday. Protesters ended the march with a rally in front of the Sheraton on the Falls hotel, owned by Canadian Niagara Hotels. UNITE HERE, the labour union representing hourly employees at three Canadian Niagara Hotels properties, has been in…
Rock scaling to begin on Canadian side of Niagara Gorge
From the Buffalo News: Annual rock scaling operations on the wall of the Niagara Gorge on the Canadian side of the Horseshoe Falls will begin next week, the Niagara Parks Commission announced Wednesday.
State parks system getting $89 million funding boost
From the Associated Press (via WGRZ Channel 2 or Syracuse.com): The $132 billion state budget approved by the Legislature late last month includes $89 million in New York Works capital projects for the state-run system of 178 parks and 35 historic sites. The funding breakdown released earlier this month includes: — $25 million for Niagara…
How to spend 48 hours in Niagara Falls
From blogTO.com: Niagara Falls is the most obvious weekend getaway from Toronto, but also the one that’s easiest to get wrong. There are hundreds of tourist traps spread around the Queen of the Cataracts, most of which should be avoided. Taking in a bit of kitsch is almost requisite, but there’s little need to blow…
This week in Michigan history: Bay City teacher first person to survive Niagara barrel drop
From the Detroit Free Press: Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls on Oct. 24, 1901. The 63-year-old Bay City teacher used a self-designed barrel that was 4 1/2 feet high and approximately 3 feet in diameter, with a leather harness and cushions for protection, according to…
2015 TripAdvisor Certification of Excellence Hall of Fame Winner
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from Bird Kingdom.
New Year’s Eve – Best Deal in Niagara Falls!
Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Americana Conference Resort Spa & Waterpark. To subscribe to the newsletter, fill out the form on the bottom right of the main Americana Conference Resort & Spa web site.
$129 One Night Package
Earlier this week I received a newsletter from Niagara Hospitality Hotels, the operator of the The Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls. To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the Email Deals link on the main page of their site.