“There’s an app for that” now applies to the Erie Canal.  Hot off approval, you can use this app to find your nearest Erie Canal kayak access point.  Search by Map, Municipality, or Distance and quickly get directions and/or detailed access point information.

Available in the iTunes Store Now! (It’s Free)

The canalway water trail map was released last year as part of the New York State Canalway Water Trail initiative.  The Canal Corporations website says the initiative hopes to “establish a coordinated ‘trail’ with boat launches and campsites along the shores of the 524-mile New York State Canal System, encouraging more types of motorized and non-motorized boaters [...]

Jacob Stachovak is nearing the end of his paddle around the eastern half of the United States (Mississippi, Gulf, Atlantic, Canal and Great Lakes).  And thats if you consider a thousand or so miles left to go as near the end.  He’s around 3700 miles of his estimated 5000+ mile trip.  I’ve enjoyed reading [...]

The Genesee Waterways Center is a great place to start, end or have a pitstop on the way through.  Although technically not located on the Erie Canal, I consider it a de facto canal stop.   It sits on the Genesee River where the Erie Canal and the Genesee River meet.  It’s the perfect mid [...]

This photo was taken at the Erie Canal Lock 33 station in Brighton, NY (Rochester).  You will notice the lack of water.  Thats because during the winter the Oswego River Basin section of the Erie Canal has its water drained into [...]