From the Buffalo News: Two travelers from Florida came to see our natural wonder last weekend. But unlike most of the 8 million tourists who flock to the falls each year, it took Nate Frankoski and Mike Buonaiuto 49 days to get here. The college students rode bicycles from Key West, Fla., to Niagara Falls…
From the Niagara Falls Review: It’s the end of an era for the Niagara Parks Commission. The green, black and white People Mover buses that have carried tourists along the Niagara Parkway since 1985 have now been retired. The red, white and blue WEGO buses quietly started rolling along the parkway and across Niagara Falls…
From the Buffalo News: The Aquarium of Niagara wowed visitors when it opened nearly a half-century ago. But many believe it is, as one lawmaker put it, a gem in need of repolishing. Aquarium officials are beginning the first steps of that process, and the state has pitched in to help. USA Niagara Development Corp….
From the Niagara Falls Review: Experienced rescuers said it’s “amazing” a man survived going over Niagara Falls Monday morning — only the fourth time someone has taken the 54-metre plunge and lived. An unidentified man went over the Horseshoe Falls in what police say was an unsuccessful suicide attempt that unfolded in front of hundreds…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The holiday honours Queen Victoria’s birthday, but for the thousands of tourists who come to Niagara Falls for the Victoria Day weekend it’s a time to relax, have fun and kick off the beginning of the summer season. No trip to Niagara Falls would be complete without a stop on…
From the Niagara Gazette: A number of visitors to the Niagara Falls State Park — some living within a day’s drive — were surprised to learn about Nik Wallenda’s plans to walk on a tightrope above the falls. Virtually none had even heard that Wallenda, 33, has been given permission from the parks commission on…
Note: This isn’t just about Niagara Falls. It mentions some things to do in Niagara Falls, and the entire Niagara Region. From the Toronto Sun: There are many reasons why Niagara is a great place to live. Plenty to see, plenty to do. And while the region offers stand-out wonders that attract thousands, if not…
From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: Controversy over the Maid of the Mist is already impacting tourism in Niagara Falls. Officials say tourists are already calling with concerns.
I’m sure there will be lots of articles to post later, but this afternoon the Niagara Parks Commission announced that as of 2014 there will be a new tour boat operator taking tourists to the base of the falls to feel the power. The press release is on the NPC web site. I can’t find…
From the Niagara Falls Review: One of the most dramatic and tragic events in the history of Niagara Falls took place 100 years ago Saturday. Feb. 4, 1912, a Sunday, was a clear, windy and very cold day in Niagara Falls. Nevertheless, hundreds of people — both residents and tourists — were on hand that…