“Drive North America” (including Niagara Falls)

Whenever I’m in second hand stores or antique shops, I’m always on the lookout for things related to Niagara Falls. Recently I came across an old Drive North America book. The book is from 1983 by Readers Digest. There was a small blurb about Niagara Falls: Museums, parks and historical sites in the Niagara region attract millions…

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    U.S. bill would delay passport requirement

    From the St. Catharines Standard: Passports won’t be necessary for Americans and Canadians entering the United States by land until mid-2009 – a year later than planned – if a budget bill passed Thursday by Congress is approved by U.S. President George W. Bush. A provision of a budget bill passed Thursday pushes back by…

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      Pizza Pizza 40th Anniversary celebration fireworks

      So, did you see the fireworks on Saturday? They were awesome! I had been out of town earlier in the day and didn’t get into Niagara Falls with my wife and 2 sons until about 9:45 pm. The traffic was bad but we were moving. Here are some random thoughts/impressions: I parked in the back…

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        Movieland Wax Museum of Stars in Summer 2008

        A month or two ago I took my family through Movieland Wax Museum of Stars. I’ve been many times before, including when it was located in the old building. Not much has changed over the years. Of course, there is a new set at the front (Pirates of the Caribbean), but I don’t think there…

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        Designer for “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze”?

        I’m making an assumption here, but based on the fact that Oak Island Creative linked to my article about the new “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze” attraction opening on Clifton Hill, I’m guessing that their Mirror Mazes International company is the designer or a partner in the development.

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          What we know about Niagara’s Fury

          Based on the article from the Niagara Falls Reporter (thanks Rob for the link; for everyone else… be sure to check out the article, it’s a good one) and other things I’ve been able to find out, here is what Niagara’s Fury is shaping up to be (along with other details about the renovations at…

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          Holly Trolley rides into Niagara Falls

          From the Buffalo News: Music and holiday cheer will start at City Hall and spread to all of Niagara Falls aboard the Holly Trolley on Dec. 2. The City of Niagara Falls tree lighting will be held from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Dec. 2, in the lobby of City Hall, 745 Main St., with refreshments…

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            Why did Bob Gale resign NPC post?

            From the Niagara Falls Review: Prominent Niagara Falls businessman Bob Gale has resigned as chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission’s marketing and events committee. But he isn’t allowed to say why. Gale, the owner of Gales Fuels, said a confidentiality agreement he signed when appointed to the Niagara Parks Commission board of directors two years…

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