Niagara – A Visual Treat – My US Diary: 4

An Indian site has posted about someone’s visit to Niagara Falls (including pictures): Words can not describe the joy of just being in a place like the Niagara Falls. You have to be there to experience it. I will do my best to take you through some breath-taking views.

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    Behind the Falls: Maid of the Mist

    From the Niagara Falls Review: As the steel boat chugs towards the 52-metre wall of rushing water, the passengers begin a steady chant of cheers. In unison, they pull the hoods of the blue raincoats over their heads. As the boat came within 75 metres of the mighty Horseshoe Falls, the raincoats didn’t offer much…

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    Wire-walk seen of more benefit to Falls, Ont.

    From the Buffalo News: When Nik Wallenda walks a tightrope above Niagara Falls this summer, an unprecedented stream of spectators is expected to flock to the mighty cataracts. Many of them should carry a passport. Niagara Falls State Park may have a clear viewing area for only 20,000 visitors, according to initial estimates, while Canadian…

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    Frank stepping down as Casinos president

    From Niagara This Week: Art Frank is stepping down as president of Niagara Casinos. Frank has been with Falls Management, which oversees Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino Resort since 2006 but has a career in the gaming industry that has spanned three decades. “It has been an honour to lead both Fallsview Casino and Casino…

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      Make your Spring Splash with Great Wolf Lodge

      Last Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from the Great Wolf Lodge. They are promoting a package for April, as well as a package for Moms. You can sign up for the mailings by visiting the Email Signup page on the Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls web site.

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        Niagara Falls Comedy Fest

        As the recent article on the Winter Festival of Lights mentioned, this year is the first year for the Niagara Falls Comedy Fest. There are currently 7 comedians lined up, including Brent Butt (of Corner Gas fame) and John Pinette.

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          Inn by the Falls Notice of Public Meeting

          The Inn by the Falls is a nice hotel on Victoria Avenue near Bender Street. They have a Notice of Public Meeting on the front of their lobby: The City of Niagara Falls Public Meeting Date – Monday, APril 3, 2006 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls File – AM-02/2006…

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          New Dinosaur Adventure Golf sign

          Things are coming along nicely for the new Dinosaur Adventure Golf on Clifton Hill behind the Niagara SkyWheel. Yesterday they put up the signs. I think the eyeball looks cool!

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            Niagara Falls on the Today Show

            Yesterday (Friday, July 13, 2007) Niagara Falls (NY) was featured on NBC’s Today Show as part of their America the Beautiful series. I didn’t see it, but there has been lots of coverage of it online. The Today Show has several features on their web site (part of MSNBC): Today Show American the Beautiful site…

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              Actor Danny Glover to Rally Niagara Falls Hotel Workers to demand Justice

              I received this press release yesterday afternoon: Well known actor and Special United Nations Ambassador, Danny Glover will join hotel workers in Niagara Falls on Saturday, September 16th to demand workplace justice. The workers, all members of UNITE HERE local 2347, work in three hotels owned by the Canadian Niagara Hotels –Sheraton on the Falls,…

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