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Utica and Lyons Join Empire State Trail Town Program as Canal Communities Secure $208K in Tourism Grants
Two more New York communities are staking their futures on the transformative power of the Erie Canal corridor. On March 16, Parks & Trails New York announced that the City of Utica and the Town of Lyons have been selected as the newest members of the Empire State Trail Town program—bringing the initiative’s roster to…
The Long Evenings End September 10: Erie Canal Enters the Final Five Weeks of Its 202nd Season
On Thursday, September 10, the Erie Canal quietly loses three hours of daylight operation. That is the last date of the 2026 season’s extended lock and lift-bridge hours, and after it, the entire 524-mile New York State Canal System settles into its standard schedule of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for the remainder of…
Thousands of Volunteers Set to Beautify Erie Canal Corridor Ahead of Bicentennial Navigation Season
Next week, from April 17 through 19, thousands of volunteers across New York State will roll up their sleeves for the 21st Annual Canal Clean Sweep, picking up litter and sprucing up trails, greenways, and parks at more than 100 locations along the historic canal system. Organized by Parks & Trails New York in partnership…
Annual Canal Fest Returns June 20-21 with Expanded Activities
Canal Fest 2026 features expanded activities including a new immersive “Canal Through Time” experience.
Erie Canal’s 202nd Season Approaches: Seneca Chief Charts Course Home as Canal Communities Celebrate
As May draws near along New York’s legendary waterway, the Erie Canal is preparing for a season filled with history, pageantry, and renewed investment. The New York State Canal System is set to open its 202nd consecutive navigation season on Friday, May 15, 2026, welcoming boaters from across the region to one of the nation’s…
Canal System Grants Fuel Tourism Growth as Utica and Lyons Join Trail Town Program
Forty-one communities and organizations across New York State are set to receive a combined $207,953 in tourism infrastructure and event grants from the NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, officials announced this month. The awards mark the fifth year of a grants program that has now invested approximately $1 million in…
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