Erie Canal at Lockport NY
July 29, 2011. Erie Canal, Lockport New York.
The Erie Canal is a waterway in New York that runs about 363 miles (584 km) from Albany, New York, on the Hudson River to Buffalo, New York, at Lake Erie, completing a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The canal contains 36 locks and encompasses a total elevation differential of around 565 ft. (169 m). First proposed in 1807, it was under construction from 1817 to 1825 and officially opened[1] on October 26, 1825.
It was the first transportation system between the eastern seaboard (New York City) and the western interior (Great Lakes) of the United States that did not require portage, was faster than carts pulled by draft animals, and cut transport costs by about 95%. The canal fostered a population surge in western New York state, opened regions farther west to settlement, and helped New York City become the chief U.S. port. It was enlarged between 1834 and 1862. In 1918, the enlarged canal was replaced by the larger New York State Barge Canal.
Today, it is part of the New York State Canal System. In 2000, the United States Congress designated the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor[2] to recognize the national significance of the canal system as the most successful and influential human-built waterway and one of the most important works of civil engineering and construction in North America. Mainly used by recreational watercraft in the recent past, the canal saw an upsurge in commercial traffic in 2008 (wikipedia)
Cycle the Erie Canal - 2017
The 400-mile journey along the legendary Erie Canal starts in Buffalo and ends in Albany. Along the way, cyclists will enjoy some of the finest scenery, most interesting history, and unparalleled cycling in the northeastern United States.
Covering between 40 and 60 miles per day, cyclists travel along the Erie Canalway Trail, which is now 80 percent complete and will, by 2020, be completed as part of the statewide 750-mile Empire State Trail.
USA bicycle tour 48 states part 11 state 25 New York
USA bicycle tour 48 states part 11 state 25 New York. Ill be writing a no holds barred book of my trip. for a copy please email me philipkilmurray@yahoo.com or facebook Philip Kilmurray
Lock 42 & Genesee Valley Canal - History Happened Here Historic Marker Vignette
The Genesee Valley Canal is not well known outside of the region, but it played a vital role in the economic development of the United States in the mid to late 19th century. This lock was one of several on the canal-way that provided access between the Erie Canal near Rochester, New York, and the Allegheny River near Olean, New York. While the Erie Canal provided access from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes via the Hudson River, the Allegheny River eventually meets the Ohio River, which meets the Mississippi, and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Genesee Valley Canal provided an important linkage between the three major routes for moving goods and people throughout the US, while avoiding the open water of the Great Lakes. The canal was only open for 35 years, eventually being supplanted by railroads, but many parts of it are still visible today as part of the Genesee Valley Greenway.
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Cycling from Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls, NY
In July 2014 I took a nearly 400 mile cycling trip from just outside Detroit, MI to Niagara Falls, NY around the US shore of Lake Erie. This trip took me through 4 states (MI, OH, PA, NY) over 6 days (~65 mi/day). My wife, Amy, helped and supported me on the ride (like rescuing me when I got two flat tires at the same time within the first hour of riding). Amy and I wrote and recorded that song together so I'd have some great background music for this video.
Bicycling the US East Coast
Niagara Falls National Recreation Area | New York
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Amazing and awe-inspiring Niagara Falls is the oldest state park in the United States. The grounds, which offer plenty of hiking opportunities, were designed by the famous architect Frederick Law Olmstead. Offerings include the Maid of the Mist boat ride, Cave of the Winds Tour to the aptly called Hurricane Decks, fireworks over the falls during the tourist season, illumination of the falls at night, and the Top of the Falls restaurant. Nearby is the Niagara Aquarium and a booming wine trail.
Hundreds of cyclists on Erie Canalway Bike Tour
Hundreds of cyclists on Erie Canalway Bike Tour
US Bike Route 20 Announcement
During the presentation by Jim Sayer, Executive Director of Adventure Cycling Association at the 2011 Michigan Bicycle Summit he speaks of the progress of the US Bike Route System and brings up Josh DeBruyn, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Transportation, who announced that Michigan officially submitted the application to AASHTO, making Route 20 the first US Bike Route application to be submitted in the country since 1983.
Low Bridge - The Erie Canal song
The popular song Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal was written in 1905 by Thomas S. Allen after Erie Canal barge traffic was converted from mule power to engine power, raising the speed of traffic above fifteen miles per day. The tune is sadly nostalgic. Also known as Low Bridge, Everybody Down, The Erie Canal Song, Fifteen Years on the Erie Canal, Mule Named Sal, and Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal, the song memorializes the years from 1825 to 1880 when the mule barges made boomtowns out of Utica, Rome, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, and transformed New York into the Empire State.
Warren County Bikeway Complete
This video starts in Glens Falls and shows the full length of the Bikeway into Lake George and then back to Glens Falls. Not sure why the resolution is so low was recorded in 960, I'm still learning the go pro and youtube tools. One of my main goals is to build a library for both myself and others to use for virtual training in the off season. Also
Panama Canal Full Transit in 5-minutes, Cruzando el Canal de Panama en 5 minutos
The Celebrity Infinity was making its way from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean through the Panama Canal. This video was taken from a fixed position on the top deck of the cruise ship for more than 10 hours. It shows the whole route and operations with short explanations. The length of the video was reduced to less than 6 minutes.
President Theodore Roosevelt built Panama Canal and used the Army Corps Engineers to complete the project. The main reason for the canal was to reduce the cost and distance by not having to travel around the tip of South America for another approximately 5,000 miles. The secondary reason is for security of the country, to be above to move the navy ships quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
El crucero 'Celebrity Infinity estaba cruzando el Canal de Panama desde el Océano Pacífico al Océano Atlántico. Este video fue tomado desde una posición fija en la cubierta alto del crucero durante más de 10 horas. Muestra la ruta entera y operaciones con explicaciones breves. La duración del vídeo se redujo a menos de 6 minutos.
El Canal de Panamá, el canal de 50 millas de largo crea un atajo y evite el viaje largo alrededor de la punta de Sudamérica y acorta el viaje de aproximadamente 5.000 millas.
21st Cycle the Canal takes off from Buffalo
The Erie Canalway Trail runs from Buffalo all the way to Albany which many visiting riders call home.
National Heritage Area | Wikipedia audio article
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National Heritage Area
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A National Heritage Area is a site designated by United States and intended to encourage historic preservation of the area and an appreciation of the history and heritage of the site. There are currently 49 National Heritage Areas, some of which use variations of the title, such as National Heritage Corridor.National Heritage Areas (NHAs) are not National Park Service units or federally owned or managed land. NHAs are administered by state governments or non-profit organizations or other private corporations. The National Park Service provides an advisory role and limited technical, planning and financial assistance.
NHAs are created by Congress. Each area has its own authorizing legislation and a set of unique resources and goals. Areas considered for designation must have specific elements. First, the landscape must be a nationally unique natural, cultural, historic, or scenic resource. Second, when the related sites are linked, they must tell a unique story about the U.S.The first NHA created, the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, located in Illinois, was signed into legislation by President Ronald Regan on August 21st 1984.
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Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Transportation - 01/29/15
Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Transportation - 01/29/15