Until engineers constructed the temporary dam in 1969, no one had seen the bare rock face of American Falls since March 30, 1848, when an ice jam from Lake Erie stopped the Niagara River.

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The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission said it's necessary to keep up with rising costs, some frequent travelers worry the ...

"It's better for all of us.” Local residents are optimistic as well, with many asserting that the American side of Niagara Falls still offers breathtaking views and experiences. “You still can ...

The cities in Ontario and New York each bear the name of Niagara Falls, but each year about 4 million more visitors choose the Canadian side over the American one. My wife, Mica, and I decided to ...