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Niagara Falls In Winter – Breathtaking

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:10:07 +0000

Years ago, I happened to be in Niagara Falls, New York during February. It was cold and there was tons of snow, but as I ventured down to the Falls park, I saw some breathtaking scenes. Maybe you've got some vacation days leftover from 2012 and are looking for a winter getaway close to home, perhaps Niagara Falls is the place (OK, it's not the Bahamas, but you'll see some breathtaking views).

The Year Niagara Falls Went Dry

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:18:56 +0000

I was glad to see that the Maid Of The Mist boat tours will continue at Niagara Falls, according to a Big Frog 104 blog by Matt Herkimer. I'm always fascinated with Niagara Falls and thought it would be interesting to share with you photos of when the mighty Niagara Falls on the American side were shut off in 1969.

Nik Wallenda's Historic Niagara Falls Tightrope Walk [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:57:20 +0000

He did it. Nik Wallenda became the first man to tightrope walk over Niagara Falls. Thousands gathered at the Falls to watch history in the making, while millions more watched on TV. It took Wallenda all off 25 minutes to cross over Horseshoe Falls, the largest of the three Falls. He even ran the last few feet.

Niagara Falls Tight Rope Walk Tonight

Polly Wogg — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:09:50 +0000

Nik Wallenda will attempt something that hasn’t been done in over 100 years. He’ll tightrope walk over the Niagara Falls. The 7th generation Flying Wallenda received special permission to perform this feet since it was banned 128 years ago. You can watch it unfold live on ABC tonight at 9. Wallenda is no stranger to [...]

Maid Of The Mist Says Bon Voyage

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:10:20 +0000

One of the wonders of the world is right here in New York State...Niagara Falls. And if you've ever visited the falls as our family has, you may have taken a cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist, at the foot of the falls. Now, apparently the Canadian company that runs these tour boats has been outbid by an American company, so it sounds like there may still be some kind of boat service below Niagara Falls.

Haunted House Visitors Scared to Death in Hilarious Hidden Camera Photos

Don Deane — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:53:38 +0000

To get you in the “spirit” of Halloween, ‘Good Morning America‘ offered a slideshow of thrill-seekers making a scream-filled trip through the Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls.

Finally Good News for Buffalo-Niagara Falls Rated One of the Best

Tad Pole — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:48:28 +0000

It seems like Buffalo is always getting beat up about something, worst sport franchises, worst winter weather, worst employment. Finally some good news, Niagara Falls is rated one of world's top ten most beautiful waterfalls. The compliment comes from the website Budget Travel.