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Spring on the Erie Canal: What to See, Do, and Experience.

Spring is one of the most underrated times to explore the Erie Canal. As the ice melts and the towpaths […]

The Erie Canal transformed Western New York into an economic powerhouse by the 1830s. By controlling the Mohawk Valley bottleneck,

When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, most people saw it as an engineering marvel — a waterway that would

Montezuma is one of the most fascinating intersections of nature and canal heritage in Central New York. This quiet wetland

The Erie Canal and Buffalo’s Rise Introduction The Erie Canal was constructed between 1817 and 1825 to connect the Hudson

“Syracuse is located in central New York.” “It is known for its harsh winters and heavy snowfall.”, “Syracuse University is

Time to start planning your canal related travels and adventures in #upstate New York. An abundance of activities abound from

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There are four main canals active in Upstate NY (Erie, Oswego, Champlain, and Cayuga–Seneca). There are also many now defunct