Zip line over Niagara Falls gorge set to open July 20

From the Buffalo News: There’s a new thrill penetrating the mist of the Horseshoe Falls – folks zip lining, 2,200 feet over the Niagara Gorge. WildPlay MistRider Zipline is on track to debut Friday, but staffers, their friends and family members began testing the ride over the weekend. The official grand opening/ribbon-cutting is scheduled for…

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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…

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New ad campaign looks to draw visitors to Niagara

From the Buffalo News (includes video): Attractions in the Niagara Falls area are highlighted as part of a media campaign running in six cities for the next six weeks. The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. kicked off a media campaign on Tuesday, it announced in its monthly e-newsletter. The campaign includes online, radio and TV…

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