I booked a canal houseboat through Erie Canal Adventures, just outside of Rochester, New York. They rent vessels equipped ...

It’s hard to imagine now, gliding along still, gentle waters, that this quiet corridor, stretching 584km from Albany to Buffalo, once powered a revolution.

For 15 years, Marion S. Kelsey piloted the William B. Kirk between Rochester and Buffalo. The wooden-hulled boat was ...

If you visit the Erie Canal today, you'll find a tranquil waterway and trail that pass through charming towns and forests, a ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — A replica original Erie Canal barge will stop at the Hudson River Maritime Museum on Oct. 21-22 as part of a 500-mile, 28-stop statewide tour celebrating the opening of the Erie Canal ...

In September 1825, the Seneca Chief left Buffalo for Manhattan—a moment that would help transform western New York State into a boomtown. Here’s how to celebrate the bicentennial.

When the replica Erie Canal boat Seneca Chief navigates into the Rondout Creek as part of a statewide tour commemorating the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal and docks at the Hudson ...

The New York State Canal System, Advance Marine and MelCal Cranes all enjoy a reputation for versatile applications in challenging conditions. It’s no wonder that their recent deal to replace an aging ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Erie Canal Museum is hosting a guided tour July 24, that offers a unique blend of history, outdoor activity, and local flavor. The 90-minute, five mile tour starts and ends at the ...

As the Erie Canal marks its 200 th year since its full operation between Lake Erie and the Hudson River, the Democrat and Chronicle will commemorate the milestone with stories and photographs ...