Caution needed at the falls

From the Buffalo News: This newspaper is not in favor of stunts that put both the daredevil and rescuers in danger. So we hope that the governor and State Legislature thought it through thoroughly before giving the green light to Nik Wallenda’s plan to walk a wire across Niagara Falls. The legislation sponsored by Republican…

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The ultimate guide to Niagara Falls, Canada — Part 1– Falls attractions

From the Cleveland Travel Examiner: Niagara Falls is one of the great natural wonders of the world with millions of visitors from all over the globe. While some tourists have to travel thousands of miles to see the wondrous sight, Clevelanders are lucky that it is only approximately a four hour drive for them to…

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Niagara Falls: Canadian side overflows with kitsch kitsch

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Niagara Falls spills 750,000 gallons of water per second down a 167-foot drop in a roar that began when glaciers melted 10,000 years ago. Tourists come by the millions, stare into the white mist, and marvel at one of the wonders of the world. Then they have wonders of their own:…

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Technicality keeps Niagara’s landmark off world list

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls will not be among the new Seven Natural Wonders of the World. And because of a technicality, it’s not even in the top 77. For months, organizers of the Swiss-based group New7Wonders have been asking officials on both sides of the Niagara River to form a supporting committee…

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