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.

a new archaeological project seeks to learn more about Indiana's canal period. About a hundred and fifty years ago Indiana nearly bankrupted itself building a statewide canal system. The episode ...

The New York State Canal Corporation launched a pilot program using goats to control the vegetation along the steep embankments of the Erie Canal in Greece Canal Park Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Albany Symphony embarks on musical odyssey along Erie Canal for 200th anniversary Bonnie Marrocco News10NBC Updated: July 2, 2025 - 8:27 PM Published: July 2, 2025 - 7:59 PM ...