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 ...

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 ...

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.

She figured she'd try her hand at going over Niagara Falls, because either by fame or a sudden impact, she'd have enough ...

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 ...

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) - Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda appears to have won over U.S. officials with his plans for a made-for-television walk across Niagara Falls on a high wire, but he still faces a ...

"The Companion to the PBS Television Program." Marriage of waters -- In the beginning -- Wonder of wonders -- Daredevils -- Reserved and sacred -- Water into light -- Romancing the falls -- At last, ...