Maid of the Mist No More?
In the past few weeks, news out of Canada says that the Maid of the Mist will no longer operate on that side of the falls– instead, a new, California based company called Hornblower Cruises will take over under-the-falls boat tours. The New York side of the falls, however, still wants to keep Maid of … Read more
Buffalo to Host Golden Age Games
Recently, we’ve published a few articles in the Buffalo News that have to do with “aging in place:” the idea that seniors are staying in their homes and trying to stay active. It was just announced Tuesday that Buffalo will host the National Veterans Golden Age games, the only Olympic-like games for seniors. The goal … Read more
Buffalo in 2012
While the average outlook for real estate markets in 2012 is a bit gloomy, Buffalonians shouldn’t be too discouraged by national trends. Since the housing crisis began in 2008, Buffalo has remained relatively untouched by the problems that are paining the rest of the country. Investment in the city, too, seems to be strong: this … Read more
Whirlpool State Park
This is a little known Western New York gem. You get here by taking Route 104 North from Niagara Falls. There are a few different trails with difficulty ranging from easy to extreme. The easy trail skirts the gorge for several miles and is a very pleasant, gently undulating slope. The extreme trails start with … Read more
