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Erie Canalway Itineraries to Help Visitors Find Great Experiences Along the Canal

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WATERFORD, NY- As the NYS Canal System gets set to open on May 19, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has released nine new itineraries to lead people to great places and experiences along the Erie and Champlain Canals. The itineraries showcase some of the best historic sites, national and state parks, museums, and recreational experiences and are suited for weekend and day trips. Suggestions for cycling, hiking, paddling, and canal tours, as well as nearby places to eat or picnic are also included. ErieCanalwayItinerary_Capital-Region

The itineraries are available to download for free at https://eriecanalway.org/explore/itineraries (opens in a new tab) . 

“As we celebrate the bicentennial of Erie Canal construction in 1817, we hope these itineraries will entice people to enjoy the canal today and learn about its lasting impact on New York State and the Nation,” said Bob Radliff, Executive Director of Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.

Strong collaboration among national, state, and local partners made this project possible. Erie Canalway itineraries were funded with support from the National Park Service and Empire State Development’s Market NY program, part of the State’s Regional Economic Development Council awards. Each one features a national or state park along with nearby historic sites and canal recreation experiences.

Gavin Landry, Executive Director of Tourism for Empire State Development said, “We are proud to support the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor as we celebrate and promote the bicentennial of the Erie Canal this summer. These new itineraries will introduce travelers to some of Upstate New York’s best destinations, which will further bolster statewide tourism and the economic boost visitors bring to local businesses.”

“Whether it’s your first time on the Erie Canal or you’ve spent a lifetime enjoying this iconic waterway, these itineraries have something for everyone,” said New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton. “They are a great way to discover the rich history of the region and learn more about how the Erie Canal transformed the nation.”

Erie Canalway Itineraries INCLUDE:

Western New York

  • Go Where the Buffalonians Roam (Buffalo)
  • Experience the Power of Water (Niagara Falls and Lockport)

Central New York

  • Follow Where Mules Once Trod (Greater Syracuse)
  • Be Moved By Women and Water (Seneca Falls)

Mohawk Valley Region

Capital Region

  • Discover the Erie Canal (Albany, Troy, Waterford)

Champlain Canal

  • Follow America’s Destiny (Stillwater to Schuylerville)

The NYS Canal System is a NationalHistoric Landmark (opens in a new tab) that includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca Canals. Spanning more than 500 miles, the waterway links the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes, and Lake Champlain. The canals form the backbone of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and connect hundreds of unique and historic communities. The 365-mile Erie Canalway Trail (opens in a new tab) is a multi-use trail from Albany to Buffalo, much of it along the canal’s former towpath. Together the canals and trail create a world-class recreationway that is a vibrant, scenic and unique New York resource.

ABOUT THE ERIE CANALWAY
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor preserves our extraordinary canal heritage, promotes the Corridor as a world-class tourism destination, and fosters vibrant communities connected by more than 500 miles of waterway. It achieves its mission in partnership with the National Park Service, New York State agencies, non-profit organizations, local residents, and more than 200 communities across the full expanse of upstate New York.
www.eriecanalway.org (opens in a new tab)

Toe Tapping at Putman Porch Music

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Come tap your toes this Thursday at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) as Putman Porch Music (opens in a new tab) will start at 6:00pm.  This great series invites local musicians to come spend an evening on the historic Putman Canal Store porch to jam and enliven the vibe of the former Erie Canal stop off.  Putman’s store building is located at Yankee Hill Lock on the grounds of Schoharie Crossing, 553 Queen Anne Road. Putman Porch Music

Musicians with an interest in American roots, bluegrass and folk music are encouraged to spend some time on the porch and be a part of a great experience.  Much like a group of canawlers that happen to be stuck waiting at the lock, a few instruments and strong voices is all that is needed to pass the time.

Putman Porch Music each Thursday for the rest of June from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  These are free events open to the public.

The grounds for the site are open all year from dawn until dusk.

For more information contact the site: SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) (518) 829-7516.

 

Putman Porch Music Back for Another Year

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Putman Porch MusicSchoharie Crossing State Historic Site (opens in a new tab) has announced the second year for the Putman Porch Music (opens in a new tab) series will start on Thursday, June 2nd at 6:00pm.  The series invites local musicians to come spend an evening on the historic Putman Canal Store porch to jam and enliven the vibe of the former Erie Canal stop off.  Putman’s store building is located at Yankee Hill Lock on the grounds of Schoharie Crossing, 553 Queen Anne Road.

Musicians with an interest in American roots, bluegrass and folk music are encouraged to spend some time on the porch and be a part of a great experience.  Much like a group of canawlers that happen to be stuck waiting at the lock, a few instruments and strong voices is all that is needed to pass the time.

Putman Porch Music will occur every Thursday in June from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  These are free events open to the public.

The grounds for the site are open all year from dawn until dusk.

For more information contact the site: SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) (518) 829-7516.

Public Information Meeting for a New Section of the Erie Canalway Trail in Amsterdam and Pattersonville

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Who: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

What: Public Information Meeting for a New Section of the Erie Canalway Trail (opens in a new tab) from Amsterdam to Pattersonville

When/Where: 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Florida Town Hall & Highway Department (opens in a new tab) , 167 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010

 

The New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will be holding a public hearing on the planned development of the Erie Canalway Trail from Amsterdam to Pattersonville.  The new section will add a new 4.6 mile non-motorized segment to the trail that spans over 380 miles from Albany to Buffalo.

The consulting firm Barton and Loguidice will be presenting plans for the construction and will encourage feedback from the audience.  Informational material and images of the project will be on display.

The new addition is along the Mohawk River and will help to connect bicyclists and pedestrians to other parts of the trail network which expands through much of the Capital Region and beyond.  The addition will also include the rehabilitation of two bridges and a new parking lot located at Lock E-10.  It is located in both Montgomery and Schenectady Counties and is another step in the continuing effort to connect this non-motorized trail along the historic Erie Canal.

The project is part of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s “Closing the Gap” campaign started in 2010 in partnership with Parks & Trails New York and the Canalway Trails Association New York.  It is funded by a $980,000 Transportation Enhancement Program grant through the Department of Transportation in Region 2 of New York State.  The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation will be contributing an additional $245,000 for a total of over $1.2 million going towards the project.

The meeting will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, at the Florida Town Hall and Highway Department, located at 167 Fort Hunter Rd., Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010.  Public comments are welcomed and will be considered as plans for construction are finalized.  There will also be the option of submitting written comments about the trail addition, which will be accepted until Friday, April 29, 2016 and may be submitted by email to Christopher.More@parks.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) or by mail to Saratoga Spa State Park, Attn: Christopher More, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 62 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com (opens in a new tab) , connect on Facebook (opens in a new tab) , or follow on Twitter (opens in a new tab) .

Montgomery County Foliage Report: Week of October 14-20

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Erie Canalway Trail TreeI LOVE NY started the “New York Fall Foliage Report (opens in a new tab) ” on September 9 and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first or second week in November.  Montgomery County has started its own annual report this year as well.

Reporting station: Amsterdam

Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 75%

Brilliance: Average

Predominating colors: Yellow, Red, Orange, Rust, some Green

Rating: Near Peak

Erie Canalway Trail Tree 2Some areas are close to peak or at peak. Lower elevations such as the Erie Canalway Trail still have a lot of green leaves. A walk or ride along the path might be ideal this coming weekend. Temperatures will be more seasonable in the upper 40s and partly sunny.

 

 

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