Welcome to the Kayak the Canal blog.  My name is Eric and I love utilizing the Erie Canal recreationally.  Whether its walking, hiking, biking or kayaking on the canal, I think its a great resource  to explore history, escape in nature and enjoy activities.

My interest in the Canal began when I was planning a kayak trip on the Erie Canal with some friends from Rochester to Syracuse.  As I started planning for the trip I soon realized that not much information existed on this.  So I started researching everything I could.  I tried to walk as many sections of the canal as possible.  I found maps.  I stopped into towns to see with my own eyes what was really there.  I wanted to know, can I stop and get supplies on the way?  These questions continued to pop up.

I eventually created a facebook group for the trip to share and discuss the information I was finding with my friends for the trip.  To my surprise I would continually get join requests from people who I assumed were interested in the same thing.  This blog is my attempt to give back what I have found and engage with people who are also interested in not only kayaking the canal but walking, hiking and biking the canal and its surrounding areas.

I hope you enjoy your time here.