Mohawk Towpath Byway
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Finding Foliage on the Mohawk Towpath

Reminiscent of hay rides, apple pie, and a dazzling change from summer greens to warmer shades of red, orange and yellow, fall on New York’s Mohawk Towpath Byway evokes happy memories of past years and invites you to take advantage of this glorious, colorful season.
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The Mohawk Towpath as a Bikepath

On the Mohawk Towpath Byway you’ll find more than just a great place to ride your bike-- you'll also discover the charm, history, and culture of southeastern New York. Ride one of the byway’s many bike routes at your own pace or participate in annual biking events for an...
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The Waterway West: Construction of New York's Erie Canal

The Erie Canal was one of the engineering marvels of the nineteenth century, overcoming daunting obstacles to provide a viable trade route from New York to the West. Today, canal history is preserved along the Mohawk Towpath Byway.
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A Historical Tour of the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway

Decades ago the rolling hills, forests and farmland of Upstate New York were dotted with small rural communities, little more than names on a map. After 1817, the increased river trade from the completion of the Erie Canal transformed sleepy communities into industrial...
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1-Day Trip: Unlock the Mystery of the Erie Canal
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Follow the route of the Erie Canal - the waterway west. Plan a day to explore the stops along this itinerary including features of the original 1825 Erie Canal, the Enlarged 1847 Erie Canal and the present day Barge Canal. [more]