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Niagara Falls will be a top destination for the solar eclipse. Officials on both sides of the border are ready

Stephen T. Watson News Staff Reporter
Feb 13, 2024
Feb 13, 2024 Updated Apr 9, 2024
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Call it a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see two natural wonders at once.

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Niagara Falls (copy) — Visitors enjoy the American Falls from Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park on Thursday. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected in both Niagara Falls cities for the April 8 solar eclipse.
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Tyler Nordgren, known for his eclipse-themed designs, created this logo for the upcoming total solar eclipse for Destination Niagara USA.

Image courtesy Destination Niagara USA

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