Several years ago, my wife and I were looking for a fun day trip to enjoy. We decided on an Erie Canal Cruise, and found one on the Canal in Herkimer, New York.
I had no idea what the experience would be, but it turned out to be fun and educational. It’s been a while, so I think we need to go back and discover more with the historic Erie Canal.
Did you know that this year, 2025, is the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal from Albany to Buffalo? It true! The New York State Parks and Historic Sites website notes that the Erie Canal linked the Great Lakes with the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean…