The advent of the Erie Canal was years in the making with debate about who was going to pay for it and which route it would take. Progress finally began on July 4, 1817 with a ceremonial ...

The newly opened “Waterway of Change: Complex Legacies of the Erie Canal,” at Canalside in Buffalo commemorates the Erie Canal Bicentennial. The engaging new visitor experience, a 2,900-square ...

Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the ...

Not every memorable walk involves climbing mountains or heading somewhere remote. Plenty of great routes stick to gentler ...

Fourth of July celebrations in Bristol, Rhode Island began long before the day became a federal holiday.

BRUTUS - State officials and developers were challenged by area residents Thursday as to how multi-use the proposed Erie Canalway Trail connecting Jordan and Port Byron should be.

After the Erie Canal route relocated, the bridge adapted to become part of Rochester’s old subway line. “The impact of the Broad Street Bridge is something that we cannot underestimate ...

Experience a magical New York canal cruise on the iconic Erie Canal, celebrating 200 years of innovation, commerce and changing U.S. history.

The ultimate effect of the canal The Erie Canal opened on Oct. 26, 1825. By linking New York City to the Great Lakes, it fueled American expansion, while stimulating a land rush on Indigenous lands.

There's no way that's true,' you might think, when someone presents you with an intriguing Milwaukee nugget. But these really ...

For this trail map, I’m featuring 13 upstate distilleries with tasting rooms, several of which offer cocktails, snack menus and live music or trivia nights. Three are tasting rooms located ...