The Erie Canal marks its 200th year of completion. How has it changed?

As portions of the canal were completed, they were opened up for travel. By 1825, the Erie Canal spanned 363 miles, combining natural waterways—rivers and lakes—with man-made channels.

Cruising the Erie Canal: Retired couple shares the joys of being a ‘Looper’ on 6,000-mile boat journey FAIRPORT, N.Y.

Boat lamps, mule harnesses and other tools that were often used by travels along the Erie Canal displayed at the Watervliet Historical Society & Museum.

As the bicentennial of the completion of the Erie Canal is celebrated this year, five local historical groups are sharing its story in a new book.

More than 600 cyclists rode into Fairport on Monday as part of the 27th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour — with this year’s ride marking a major milestone: the bicentennial of the Erie ...

600 cyclists are marking the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with a journey across the Empire State.

Five festivals in five days in communities along the Erie Canal will mark the canal's 200th anniversary and celebrate different facets of their host communities.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — More than 600 cyclists rode into Fairport on Monday as part of the 27th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour — with this year’s ride marking a major milestone: the ...

That’s what 600 cyclists are doing in the 27th annual “Cycle the Erie Canal.”Organized by Parks and Trails New York, these cyclists, will travel 400 miles from Buffalo to Albany in eight days.

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Michael Messina-Yauchzy calls this project his "biggest undertaking." He promises a balanced look at the Erie Canal.