News from New York's Canalway Trail System
In its heyday, the NYS Canal System was an economic engine that led to the development of hundreds of New York cities, including Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, and even established New York City as the United States’ center of commerce. Today, the Canals are being repositioned as major recreational corridors, with millions of visits to … Continue reading “Reimagine the Canals” Design Competition Launched
As part of the ongoing Erie Canal Bicentennial celebration, the NYS Canal Corporation co-hosted a forum, with Mohawk Valley Community College, on New York's growing craft beer industry and links to the Canal and Canalway Trail. The event was held in Utica on October 30. SUNY/Erie Canal Bicentennial Forum focused on hops and the growing … Continue reading Talking Trails and Ales in Utica
Long-time Trail Ambassador and Adopter Dennis Miller died in June. He leaves a legacy of trail stewardship and volunteerism, and will be remembered both by family and friends, and by those he touched on the Canalway Trail. Beginning in 2010, Dennis, his friend Dave Ross, and Dave’s son Hunter served as Trail Ambassadors for the … Continue reading Remembering Dennis Miller
On July 9, more than 650 cyclists departed Buffalo for the 400-mile trek to Albany along the Erie Canalway Trail. The 19th annual Cycle the Erie Canal tour was Parks & Trails New York’s largest tour to date and coincided with the beginning of the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Erie Canal. With riders from 36 states … Continue reading More than 650 Cycle the Erie Canal
The fires are burning and the anvils ringing in the blacksmith shop at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum throughout the summer. Blacksmiths are building sculptural bike racks that will be donated to local Erie Canal communities as part of a “Blacksmiths and Bicycles” project. “Blacksmiths and Bicycles” is a project between artist blacksmiths and … Continue reading Blacksmiths forging bike racks for Erie Canal communities
2017 marks the Erie Canal bicentennial! Celebrate one of the United States national treasures and attend one of the many events happening across New York State. The World Canals Conference September 24-28, 2017 This five day world class conference in Syracuse, NY will celebrate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal as well … Continue reading Summer Fun on the NYS Canal System
2017 Bicyclists Bring Business Events Head to Utica Parks & Trails New York and the New York State Canal Corporation hit the trail to Utica for the annual "Bicyclists Bring Business: Canalway Trail Tourism for Your Downtown!" events. The evening program and community bike ride generated healthy discussion and excitement about how Utica, Oneida County, and the Mohawk Valley can … Continue reading Hittin’ the Trail
Erie Canalway Visitor Survey Please participate! Have you visited New York’s canals, the Canalway Trail, historic or cultural sites or canal communities in the last few years? Have you considered it, but didn’t? We need your help! The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is conducting an online survey to learn about your impressions of travel … Continue reading Share Your Thoughts on Canalway Tourism
Great Flats Brewing makes great beer, and as a meeting point for Schenectady's growing cycling scene. And it's all just blocks from the Canalway Trail! Great Flats Brewing opened in March, 2017. Using ingredients grown in New York State, they serve fresh beer, cider, and wine. Great Flats organized a clean up event as part … Continue reading Great Flats Brewing: Serving Schenectady’s Bike Scene
2017 not only marks the 200th anniversary of Erie Canal construction. It’s also the 200th birthday of the bicycle, invented in Germany. Celebrate both by cycling these bicentennial routes on the Erie Canalway Trail: Cycle from Rome to Syracuse in the Old Erie Canal State Historic Park. Start in Rome and you’ll be at ground … Continue reading Bicentennial Rides
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