Cave of the Winds - Building the Decks

For six weeks every spring, from mid-March through April, the Cave of the Winds decks are built. This video is a journey from early on in the process through completion. Credit goes to Don Mahar, formerly with Adelphia, who did the taping and interviews. This is dedicated to the crew of six guys who build the Cave of the Winds decks and make it the best attraction at Niagara Falls. Thanks guys for making my journey with State Parks so great.

[@hobbes937]

I am one of the guys who builds it ( I'm at 2:14 in the video) Thanks for the nice things you said . We appreciate it.

[@user-qc7hr4my7r]

Just got back from there and the employee there told us that they rebuild it every year. Was hoping there was a video because that seemed unbelievable and dangerous. Nothing but respect for these workers who do this job because this was a awesome experience!

[@youtakemeplaces]

i would like to say thanks so much for posting this video. i have lived in the falls for 14 years & only last year did i go down to cave of the winds & it is just amazing. i highly recommend it for anyone who visits or lives here. also i would like to say thanks to the workers that build it each year. it is an amazing site to see because of the guys that build it.

[@jackjackson311]

hey just wanted to say thanx to you six dudes for making my niagara experiance by far one of the best weekend trips ive had in a great while

[@gtc1961]

I can't believe you guys rebuild that thing every year! They can't pay you enough to do that. Great job!

[@Drpatrickwarren]

Just got home this morning! Best experience by far, thank you

[@WilliamJCroft]

The heroic builders of Niagara Falls Cave of the Winds deckwork. Awesome teamwork in near freezing water. Rebuilt every year when the ice melts in Spring. Checkout some of the videos of the Hurricane Deck(!)

[@morjo02]

great job and team and many thanks - my kids loved the attraction

[@miguelitostrikes]

Ah, a tourist trap actually worth the time and money!

[@Emily4leafclover609]

I went on a field trip here!

[@rachelgibson1858]

Want to do this on my trip. But then they said "free standing" and I am thinking twice about it now.

[@kensmith2829]

It's fine. Ive been on it multiple times. It feels so secure, I didn't even realize they had to rebuild it every year. Just assumed it was always there.

[@johnhappy73126]

Hello and thank you for what ypu do, just a question why all manual? I cant find any power tools?

[@LindaTCornwall]

Why don't you guys wear dry suits?