Embark on an enthralling road trip along the Erie Canal, exploring its historical significance, engineering marvels, and the beautiful landscapes it traverses. This video serves as a comprehensive guide, bringing to life the rich tapestry of stories and sights along this iconic waterway.

Highlights:
Buffalo's Canalside: The starting point of our journey, showcasing Buffalo's transformation and its pivotal role in the canal's history.
Lockport's Flight of Five Locks: A testament to engineering ingenuity, and a deep dive into the canal's creation at the Erie Canal Discovery Center.
Medina Culvert and Statewide Bike Trail: Unique structures like the only roadundercanal and a scenic bike trail that offers a different perspective of the canal.
Rochester's Industrial Heritage: Where the Erie Canal meets the Genesee River, highlighting Rochester's growth and the High Falls area.
Seneca Falls' Historical Significance: Linking the canal with the Women's Rights Movement, featuring key museums and the National Women's Hall of Fame.
Lyons A Canal Multifaceted Hub: Offering a comprehensive canal experience with its lock, dam, murals, and ruins.
Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse: Delving into the canal's rich history through interactive exhibits in the only remaining weighlock building.
Saratoga and Revolutionary War Sites: Exploring significant historical sites near the canal that played pivotal roles in American history.
Mohawk Valley Welcome Center and Lock E18: The meeting point of the manmade canal and the naturally flowing Mohawk River, highlighting the canal's evolution.
Champlain Canal's Hidden Treasures: Exploring this concurrent canal, from historical sites to the serene landscapes of upstate New York.

Recommended Resources:
https://eriecanalway.org/ Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor for historical insights and event information.
https://www.canals.ny.gov/history/his... New York State Canal System

To learn more about Women's Rights National Historical Park:    • Women's Rights National Historical Pa...  

In addition to my footage and photography from the trip I used public footage from the following:
Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal TrailRyan and Ali Bike Across AmericaEp 31 Ryan Van Duzer
Cycling the Beautiful Erie Canal TrailRyan and Ali Bike Across AmericaEp 32 Ryan Van Duzer
Cycling The Erie Canal to New PaltzRyan and Ali Bike Across AmericaEp 33 Ryan Van Duzer
Erie Canal Lock 17 Little Falls, NY June 2013 John Albertine
Erie Canal Part 1 from Lake Ontario to Little Falls (Sailing SV Catsaway) Ep. 15 Sailing SV Catsaway
Erie Canal Part 2 from Little Falls to the Hudson (Sailing SV Catsaway) Ep. 16 Sailing SV Catsaway
Erie Canal Sunrise Travels & Discoveries
Exploring the Erie Canal on a Sea Doo Tonawanda NY Lake Erie Vlogger
Flight of Five Descent on the Erie Canal Sailing SV Catsaway
Time Lapse of locks 34 &35 in Lockport NY on the Erie Canal Grandpa Carls Sailing and Diving Adventure
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