Archive for January, 2009

Flying, as in airplane travel, is what I am talking about here.

I am often asked about flying into Niagara Falls because there is no commercial airport here. Well that is true, but it is just a quick bus/car/taxi ride from the three main airports that are near Niagara Falls. So in a way, we have more landing power at Niagara Falls than most natural destination sites.

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It is certainly cold this year, and there is a lot of snow, there is also fantastic beauty around the Falls. Layers of ice (from the mist and cold), but even the rainbow manages to peek through the frigid temperatures and warm the soul.

Although the Falls don’t freeze, all around them you’ll find ice in winter. This year not only ice, but lots of snow. Bundle up and enjoy.

(All pictures taken by Chuck)

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Niagara Helicopter Tours has been around for a lot of years (40+) providing a great sightseeing ride over the Falls and the area.

As a guide I find people that take the ride have a more complete perspective on Niagara because they’ve seen it all from the air. Granted, it isn’t a long ride, and I talk to a lot each year, but everyone I talk to right after the ride is very pleased.

Because Niagara is so much more than “just the Falls”, and is spread out over many miles, it is hard to picture where you are and how it all comes together. The helicopter tour seems to bring it all into perspective.

You can’t just walk to the pad from any of the Niagara hotels, except the Great Wolf Lodge which is across the street. You’ll need to take a cab, or be on a tour that takes you to Niagara Helicopters, or use one of the ride services.

They operate year ’round, so be sure and plan to fly over the Falls, and the Niagara Gorge. For more info, Niagara Helicopter