niagara falls

Well thanks to the weather and the fact that we don't have our passports we decided to not do Niagara. We came to punderson state park. Has been a great time and they had lots of Halloween activities for the boys. We will hopefully do Niagara in the spring. In addition to passports we should have a car dolly by then!

D & M wrote:

Gonzo42 wrote:
You're welcome. I was beginning to think nobody knew.

I went to Niagara Falls when I was about 4 yrs old. Someday I hope to visit again.

I lived there for the first 35 years of my life. I was there at its peak and now it is in a very deep valley. All of the industries are gone. The downtown is gone. I ran when I had the chance. All that remains is the elderly, those that could not escape, and the criminals that have overrun large sections of the city.

The last census placed the only about 700 over the point where you lose you status as a city (pop. 50,000). The leadership is inept at best, and corrupt at worst. They gave away the convention center to the Indians so that they could have a casino. Any revenue the city gets from the deal they p away. Very sad.

It's always sad to see. Cities all over the country just keep getting ground into dirt. Reasons are many. It's usually involves a politician though. D or R makes no difference. It's like big time wrestling. They're all from same team.

Gonzo42 wrote:
You're welcome. I was beginning to think nobody knew.

I went to Niagara Falls when I was about 4 yrs old. Someday I hope to visit again.

I lived there for the first 35 years of my life. I was there at its peak and now it is in a very deep valley. All of the industries are gone. The downtown is gone. I ran when I had the chance. All that remains is the elderly, those that could not escape, and the criminals that have overrun large sections of the city.

The last census placed the only about 700 over the point where you lose you status as a city (pop. 50,000). The leadership is inept at best, and corrupt at worst. They gave away the convention center to the Indians so that they could have a casino. Any revenue the city gets from the deal they p away. Very sad.

http://www.branchesofniagara.com/ +4. We were there two weeks ago ....

You're welcome. I was beginning to think nobody knew.

I went to Niagara Falls when I was about 4 yrs old. Someday I hope to visit again.

Gonzo42 wrote:
"Slowly I turned. Step by step. Inch by Inch."

Thanks for reminding me of one of Abbott and Costello's great Vaudeville routines. :)

We stayed at Braches this past summer. Nice campground. It was small and not crazy busy, even at the peak season of July 4th. Around 15 minutes to Niagara Falls, easy drive.

As far as what to do at Niagara, the Cave of winds tour is a must, you get soaked and it is an awesomw feeling to be that close to the falls. It is best just to get the package deal for all the attractions

If you are the adventurous type, the jet boat ride, ( I dont remember the name of it) looks great, the wife and kids did not want to go, so, I had to just read about!

Branches of Niagara x3.

We stayed at the KOA on Grand Island. Nice campground. If you go, do not get sites in the back end of the campground. Backs up to I - 190. Get a site up front. 10 min drive to American Falls & State Park..

"Slowly I turned. Step by step. Inch by Inch."