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Other canals and sites that are part of
the Path Through History include the
Oswego Canal, linking Syracuse to Lake
Ontario, and the Erie Canal, completed
in 1828; the Chenango Canal, connecting
Binghamton to the Erie Canal, completed
in 1837; and the Black Canal, rising over
1,000 feet in elevation in its northern
areas, completed in 1855.
The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat
Museum is located in the Old Erie Canal
State Historic Park, in Chittenango.
Many 96-foot-long cargo boats were built
and repaired here during the 19th and
20th centuries. The museum tells about
boat construction, the restored dry docks,
and the social history of the canal era.
You can see three eras of canal development at Schoharie Crossing State
Historic site in Central New York, and
much more along New York State’s magnificent canal system. (See also page 36.)
The Path to Natural History
The Path Through History highlights
New York State’s special relationship
with nature, from the “Grand Canyon of
the East” to a scenic mountain just north
of New York City.
The State Constitution of 1894 included
a covenant for meaningful protection
of the then 2.5-million-acre Adirondack
Forest Preserve, which would remain
“forever wild.” A vast wilderness of lush
forests, rushing streams and majestic
mountain peaks, the Adirondacks region
is a perfect setting to appreciate nature’s
beauty. It’s a paradise for campers, hikers
and canoeists. Climb one or all of the
region’s 46 high peaks, or guide a canoe
through unspoiled waters and landscapes
on one of numerous lakes and rivers.
Celebrate the region’s history and natural
beauty at the Adirondack Museum in
Blue Mountain Lake.
(FAVORITE HISTORIC ATTRACTION)
“Stockade in Kingston…
great historical site0
and nice shops to visit.”
— Edward P.
LETCHWORTH STATE PARK
Nature lovers will want to visit one of
the most scenically magnificent areas in
the US, Letchworth State Park. The land
was donated to the State of New York by
William Pryor Letchworth in 1906. The
Genesee River roars through Letchworth
Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon
of the East, over three major waterfalls
and between cliffs as high as 600 feet,
surrounded by lush forests. There are
miles of hiking, horseback riding and
bike trails. Letchworth also offers nature,
history and performing arts programs,
guided walks and tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking,
hot air ballooning, and a swimming pool.
In the Hudson Valley, an hour’s drive
from the George Washington Bridge, the
500-acre Storm King Art Center is both
a museum and a nature conservancy.
Landscaped lawns, fields and woodlands
provide the setting for sculptures by
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internationally renowned artists in an
exhibition space defined by sky and land.
The modern day environmental movement was spurred in part by efforts to
preserve Storm King in 1963.
Whether you’re an avid sportsperson or
just out for a scenic Sunday stroll, you’ll
want to visit Bear Mountain State Park,
just 50 miles from New York City, to
enjoy nature in all its glory. The state
park, which welcomes thousands of
visitors every year, offers hiking, boating,
picnicking, swimming and winter sports
as well as a zoo and trailside museum.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013
ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Watchable Wildlife
New York State Canal System
Art+Culture
Path Through History
Food+Drink
Sports
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
Autumn Events Calendar
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