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„¢…
From Newsweek: The first European to see Niagara falls didn’t enjoy it. “When one stands near the Fall,” wrote Father Louis Hennepin (who did so in 1678), “and looks down into this most dreadful Gulph, one is seized with Horror.” If you’ve ever been there, you may know the feeling. Mount Everest or the Grand…
Well, it’s about time I did a state of the blog address. The best way to determine how a web site is doing, is by looking at the stats. No matter how you look at it, Access Niagara and the Niagara Falls Blog are growing well. First, here are the stats (as of the end…
According to the article in the Review, the Maid of the Mist is supposed to open today. I haven’t been by today, so I don’t know if it is indeed open or not. I did, however, walk by yesterday and took these pictures: A boat at the dock Three other boats waiting (probably won’t be…
Along with the article in the Niagara Falls Review yesterday, the Niagara Parks Commission also sent around an email about Niagara’s Fury: If you click through to the site, there is a teaser that explains more details about the ride. It sounds pretty neat.
From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s no secret that given the economic uncertainty in 2008, this year is expected to be a soft – read lousy – year for tourism. Gasoline prices are through the roof and they are expected to go even higher this summer. Food prices are also increasing, thanks in large part…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The secret’s out. On Wednesday, the Niagara Parks Commission let its staff hear details about Niagara’s Fury – the $7-million attraction being built at Table Rock that has been kept tightly under wraps since plans to overhaul the facility were announced last year. Over the U.S. Memorial Day weekend in…
I posted previously about some working going on at the Beef Baron on Centre St. I can’t tell what’s happening inside, but they are putting some nice stone/brick on the outside.
From the Niagara Falls Review: Plans for the Niagara Convention and Civic Centre are taking shape, but it will be later this year before anyone knows how the building will look. “Now that we have a game plan in place, a lot of people are curious to see what the convention centre will look like,”…
This article (called “Trip Tracker”) from the Anchorage Daily News lists a few web sites that you might want to check out if you are going to Niagara Falls: Niagara Falls offer awe-inspiring views of natural beauty. Set in lights at night, it’s the perfect romantic getaway. Or take the whole family for a watery…