Bobby Leach used a steel barrel, also known as a plug (pictured), to go over Horseshoe Falls, the largest of Niagara's three waterfalls, in 1911. Courtesy of Jacob Sherman | Via Castellani Art Museum ...
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Since the 1800s, many daredevils have tried to conquer Niagara Falls in a variety of ways. While some had success, like Nick Wallenda who walked across the Falls on a tightrope ...
Like Wallenda, who spent weeks before his stunt practicing in Niagara Falls, the old-time daredevils publicized their risky stunts in advance, drawing huge crowds. For some walks, spectators packed ...
No one who has survived going over Niagara Falls has been able to cash in on the daring escapades. The man who successfully went over unprotected last week believes otherwise. Time will tell whether ...
Nik Wallenda will attempt to be the first person since 1896 to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope tonight—a feat that may seem insane, but is actually less daring than that of some daredevils who went ...
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The daredevils of Oakwood

Oakwood cemetery is where many spirts of Niagara Falls history and the daredevils that came to Western New York chasing fame and fortune now rest. Contributor: Trump's idea to rename Veterans Day ...