How the Niagara Falls Cliffs and Trails are Deep Cleaned
Niagara Falls welcomes roughly 9 million visitors every year, and the sprawling parks in the surrounding region are also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. But much of the essential maintenance work that ensures these natural havens are safe for visitors takes place behind the scenes. Over time, the cliffs that hug the Niagara River erode, causing rocks to tumble onto the walking and hiking trails below. Andy Chouinard, a statewide rope access coordinator, took us along on a recent operation at Devil's Hole State Park to show us how his crew fearlessly rappels down cliffs to manage the loose dolomite that would pose a danger to hikers.
For more, visit:
www.parks.ny.gov
niagarafallsstatepark.com
Niagara Falls welcomes roughly 9 million visitors every year, and the sprawling parks in the surrounding region are also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. But much of the essential maintenance work that ensures these natural havens are safe for visitors takes place behind the scenes. Over time, the cliffs that hug the Niagara River erode, causing rocks to tumble onto the walking and hiking trails below. Andy Chouinard, a statewide rope access coordinator, took us along on a recent operation at Devil's Hole State Park to show us how his crew fearlessly rappels down cliffs to manage the loose dolomite that would pose a danger to hikers.
For more, visit:
www.parks.ny.gov
niagarafallsstatepark.com