Look at this pretty river. It runs along parallel to Route 96 in Pittsford, NY. Isn't it interesting how straight the river is? OK, so it is not a river, it is the Erie Canal! How often as kids did we sing the Erie Canal Song which was written by Thomas S. Allen? "I've got an old mule and her name is Sal, Fifteen years on the Erie Canal" I have always known the canal runs through Rochester and some of the surrounding communities. So today I though I would go look at it. They lower the water level in winter and they also raise the locks, as you can see below. We all know about the Erie Canal, but I still get a kick when I actually see it.
A pretty photo. It's amazing to think of how hard men worked to dig the ground and build that canal and how it transformed the country. Brett and Karen took us biking here this past August. The bike trail is absolutely wonderful!! Trace
ReplyDeleteHi Trace: I should bring my mountain bike up here and ride the canal bike trail sometime! Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and now I have the song in my head!
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One of the great things about your blog (besides your photos) is that there are subjects that I just have to find more information about. The Erie Canal is definitely one of those subjects. Glad you had the chance to see one of the locks and the canal. betsey
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