The Erie Canal was conceived in 1817 to transport goods from the Atlantic Ocean, up the Hudson River at Albany to the Great Lakes. Constructed by laymen — not an engineer among them — the 8-year-long ...
From Ohio's biggest cities, these 2026 day trips offer easy getaways, memorable stops, and reasons to plan a quick escape ...
A replica of the Seneca Chief boat is retracing the original 1825 canal voyage from Buffalo to New York City. Eastern white pines, a Haudenosaunee symbol of peace, are being planted along the canal ...
Democrat and Chronicle photographer Tina MacIntyre-Yee spent the nice weather months of 2025 on a grand tour along the Erie Canal, on a journey to experience the rhythms and sights of this manmade ...
Visit Rochester's cultural attractions, from museums to historic sites, and enjoy outdoor activities like boating and summer ...
Bicyclists make their way through downtown Albany on the final day of the 21st annual Cycle the Erie Canal tour on July 14, 2019, in Albany. More than 650 cyclists took part in the ride crossing New ...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — In the fall of 1825, John Henry Hopkins traveled from Buffalo to Albany on the Erie Canal just days after the 363-mile waterway had opened. Along the way, the Episcopal minister ...
Complete Information About 40th Annual Waterford Canal Festival in Brooklyn at 1 Tugboat Alley. The initial celebration of ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you've been to Canalside recently, you've probably noticed all the activity in the Longshed Building. Volunteers with the Buffalo Maritime Center have been hard at work building a ...
One trip through the locks will convince you: It is truly an emblem of American ingenuity and grit. By Katherine Rosman Good morning. It’s Tuesday. Today, we bring you a brief history lesson on the ...