Erie Canal 📍

The Erie Canal, an iconic waterway in New York State, offers a blend of historical significance and modern recreation. Spanning from Albany to Buffalo, this historic canal presents unique kayaking and cycling opportunities. Paddle along its serene waters, journeying through charming towns and picturesque landscapes, immersing in a leisurely adventure with a historical touch. On the adjacent cycling path, cyclists can pedal along the canal’s scenic route, enjoying a scenic journey that parallels the waterway. The Erie Canal’s towpath is now a dedicated trail for cyclists, providing a safe and enjoyable route for bike enthusiasts. Both kayaking and cycling along the Erie Canal provide an engaging way to connect with history, nature, and the communities that have flourished along this storied waterway.

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Lock 11 Bridge Dam

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 ... it looks like a DOT highway bridge minus a roadway. The extra chord on downstream side was added in early 1910s when they decided the bridge dams needed further strengthening. Actually, in the case of the Tribes Hill Bridge Dam (Lock 12), it was designed as a Bridge Dam but then the DOT added a roadway to the Bridge Dam 1927. More about the history of bridge dams: americancanalsociety.org/bridge-dams-mohawk-river-barge-canal/

 

Sunday April 27, 2025 — Erie Canal
SVGZ Graphic: Ichabod Crane School District
Map: Shelving Rock Road and Dacy Clearing Road

Thruway Interchange

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Wetlands created to promote wildlife conservation and make up for lost wetlands when they re-did Exit 5 of the Adirondack Northway.

Saturday January 27, 2024 — Erie Canal
Thematic Map: Farm Lands of Meadowbrook Dairy - Van Wie Farms
Thematic Map: 2021 Combined Municipal and County Taxes Per $1,000 Assessed Value

Fonda-Fultonville Bridge

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Barge Canal - Mohawk River Bridge that carries NY 10 across the river. It was built in 1989 and still looks quite attractive and modern.

Sunday July 7, 2024 — Erie Canal
Map: Willis-Wilcox Lake Trail