Cycling The Erie Canal Fifth Edition

Author : Parks & Trails New York
Publisher : Parks & Trails New York
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781438485270

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Cycling the Erie Canal, Fifth Edition by Parks & Trails New York Pdf

The Erie Canalway Trail is a cycling destination for riders of all abilities. Following one of the world's most famous manmade waterways, it spans New York State between Albany and Buffalo. Whether enjoying a leisurely ride from one village to another, or spending a week completing the entire 360 miles, the Erie Canalway Trail offers endless adventures exploring the charming towns, living history, scenic beauty, and cultural attractions of New York State. The trail route follows both active and historic sections of the Erie Canal. For several decades now, state and local governments have been transforming the old towpath and abandoned rail corridor into a 360-mile multi-use pathway. The guidebook is designed primarily for use by bicyclists, but it is also useful for those planning to enjoy the trail on foot, travelling the canal system by boat, or visiting the Canal corridor's many sites by car. The fifth edition includes information on the statewide 750-mile Empire State Trail, which the Erie Canalway Trail is now part of; updated maps, trail routing, and surface conditions; and an updated, comprehensive listing of attractions, historic sites, visitor centers, public transportation options, easily accessible lodging, bike shops, parking, and other services. This guide is an indispensable resource for dedicated cyclists planning to bike across the state or the casual rider looking to take the family out for a couple of hours.

Author : Parks & Trails New York
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0974827746

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Cycling the Erie Canal by Parks & Trails New York Pdf

An indispensable resource for dedicated cyclists planning to bike across the state or the casual rider looking to take the family out for a couple of hours. Great for walkers, boaters, and auto travelers, too.

Author : Parks & Trails New York
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1438461607

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Cycling the Erie Canal, Revised Edition by Parks & Trails New York Pdf

An indispensable resource for dedicated cyclists planning to bike across the state or the casual rider looking to take the family out for a couple of hours. Great for walkers, boaters, and auto travelers, too. The Erie Canalway Trail is a cycling destination for riders of all abilities. Following one of the world’s most famous manmade waterways, it spans New York State between Albany and Buffalo. Whether enjoying a leisurely ride from one village to another, or spending a week completing the entire 360 miles, the Erie Canalway Trail offers endless adventures exploring the charming towns, living history, scenic beauty and cultural attractions of New York State. The trail route follows both active and historic sections of the Erie Canal. For more than thirty years, state and local governments have been transforming the old towpath and abandoned rail corridor into a 360-mile multi-use pathway; by 2015, more than three-quarters of the off-road route was in place. The guidebook is designed primarily for use by bicyclists, but it is also useful for those planning to enjoy the trail on foot, travelling the canal system by boat, or visiting the Canal corridor’s many sites by car. The revised edition includes new inset maps to guide trail users through complicated stretches. All new trail segments developed since 2012 have been added, along with on-road routing updates. The guide’s comprehensive listings of attractions, historic sites, visitor centers, and parks make it an indispensable resource for dedicated cyclists planning to bike across the state or the casual rider looking to take the family out for a couple of hours.

Author : TNMC Bike Club,Mark Roth,Sally Walters
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781682683064

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25 Bike Rides in the Finger Lakes (5th Edition) by TNMC Bike Club,Mark Roth,Sally Walters Pdf

The perfect companion for your next cycling tour through the Finger Lakes For recreational cyclists everywhere, the Finger Lakes region is a must-visit hot spot. Not only are the lakes themselves a sight to see—closely grouped, deep, cool streams meandering through the hills—but waterfalls, gorges, wineries, museums, cities, and farms are all found along these cycling trails, as well. 25 Bike Rides in the Finger Lakes provides clear and detailed mile-by-mile directions for each trail, labeled maps with cues, and notes on the history and culture of the area. 25 Bike Rides in the Finger Lakes (with 5 bonus rides!) is a complete tour of both the wildlife and cultural life of the Finger Lakes region, offering something for every type of cyclist.

Author : Peter L. Bernstein
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393340204

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Wedding of the Waters: The Erie Canal and the Making of a Great Nation by Peter L. Bernstein Pdf

New York Times Bestseller The epic account of how one narrow ribbon of water forever changed the course of American history. The history of the Erie Canal is a riveting story of American ingenuity. A great project that Thomas Jefferson judged to be “little short of madness,” and that others compared with going to the moon, soon turned into one of the most successful and influential public investments in American history. In Wedding of the Waters, best-selling author Peter L. Bernstein recounts the canal’s creation within the larger tableau of a youthful America in the first quarter-century of the 1800s. Leaders of the fledgling nation had quickly recognized that the Appalachian mountain range was a formidable obstacle to uniting the Atlantic states with the vast lands of the west. A pathway for commerce as well as travel was critical to the security and expansion of the Revolution’s unprecedented achievement. Gripped by the same fever that had driven explorers such as Hudson and Champlain, a motley assortment of politicians, surveyors, and would-be engineers set out to build a complex structure of a type few of them had ever actually seen, let alone built or operated: a manmade waterway cut through the mountains to traverse the 363 miles between Lake Erie and the Hudson River. By linking the seas to the interior and the interior to the seas, these pioneers ultimately connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. Bernstein examines the social ramifications, political squabbles, and economic risks and returns of this mammoth project. He goes on to demonstrate how the canal’s creation helped bind the western settlers in the new lands to their fellow Americans in the original colonies, knitted the sinews of the American industrial revolution, and even influenced profound economic change in Europe. Featuring a rich cast of characters that includes political visionaries like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Martin van Buren; the canal’s most powerful champions, Governor DeWitt Clinton and Gouverneur Morris; and a huge platoon of Irish and American diggers, Wedding of the Waters reveals that the twenty-first-century themes of urbanization, economic growth, and globalization can all be traced to the first great macroengineering venture of American history.

Author : Lynn Metzger,Peg Bobel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : NWU:35556039561956

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Canal Fever by Lynn Metzger,Peg Bobel Pdf

Original essays on the past, present, and future of the Ohio & Erie Canal Combining original essays based on the past, present, and future of the Ohio & Erie Canal, Canal Fever showcases the research and writing of the best and most knowledgeable canal historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts. Each contributor brings his or her expertise to tell the canal's story in three parts: the canal era--the creation of the canal and its importance to Ohio's early growth; the canal's decline--the decades when the canal was merely a ditch and path in backyards all over northeast Ohio; and finally the rediscovery of this old transportation system and its transformation into a popular recreational resource, the Ohio & Erie Canalway. Included are many voices from the past, such as canalers, travelers, and immigrants, stories of canal use through various periods, and current interviews with many individuals involved in the recent revitalization of the canal. Accompanying the essays are a varied and interesting selection of photographs of sites, events, and people, as well as original maps and drawings by artist Chuck Ayers. Canal Fever takes a broad approach to the canal and what it has meant to Ohio from its original function in the state's growth its present-day function in revitalizing our region. Canal buffs, historians, educators, engineers, and those interested in urban revitalization will appreciate its extensive use of primary source materials and will welcome this comprehensive collection.

Author : Katharine Delavan Dyson
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581575989

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Explorer's Guide Finger Lakes (5th Edition) (Explorer's Complete) by Katharine Delavan Dyson Pdf

The only comprehensive guidebook dedicated to the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, this updated, revised edition is packed with all the information you need to know Upstate New York's Finger Lakes region is one of the most serene and beautiful vacation spots in America. From the region's breathtaking glacial lakes and spectacular gorges to its quaint villages and world-class wineries, this area has charms aplenty, and this trusted guide will help you explore all it has to offer. Katharine Delavan Dyson spent more than a year driving around each lake, stopping for countless interviews with residents and businesspeople. This full-color guide contains more than 100 photos, detailed maps, and info on attractions, events, shopping, history, recreation, and more. Take a cruise on the Erie Canal, bring the family to local farms and farmers' markets, play a few holes on the area's many golf courses, or hike the miles and miles of majestic trails. Broken down lake by lake and featuring sections on gateway cities, transportation, important phone numbers, and services, Explorer's Guide Finger Lakes will help you get the most out of your trip.

Author : Louis Rossi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Canals
ISBN : 0941950395

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Cycling Along the Canals of New York State by Louis Rossi Pdf

Experience breathtaking landscapes while you explore the rich history along the many canals of upstate New York. Ride the Canalway Trail, one of the most extensive trail networks in the nation. You can ride over 200 miles of off-road trails built atop the old towpaths and adjacent rail beds. Combine a canal boat and bicycling vacation along the Erie Canal or take a side trip to one of the Finger Lakes.

Author : Paul Salter
Publisher : Epic Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bicycle touring
ISBN : 0958225613

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Bike Britain by Paul Salter Pdf

Biking Britain end to end - one day at a time and at your own page - is within the reach of most reasonably fit cyclists, and an unforgettable experience! This book tells you how to do it, as Britain is the perfect place to explore by bike - a compact island with a vast network of quiet roads linking charming villages and historic sites. This is a great ride for cyclists seeking their first extended ride, or for experienced tourers looking for interesting alternatives. It's also a great read for armchair cyclists.

Author : Louis Rossi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : PSU:000044406066

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Cycling Along the Canals of New York by Louis Rossi Pdf

Cyclists experience breathtaking landscapes along the famous canals of New York. Just one feature, the New York State Canalway Trail, covers over 200 miles of off-road recreationways built atop old towpaths and adjacent rail beds. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Merle Feld
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791479636

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A Spiritual Life by Merle Feld Pdf

The revised edition of this beloved classic features a readers' and writers' guide to facilitate book group conversations and informal adult education, and also offers prompts for personal journaling exploration. Merle Feld's emotionally powerful prose and highly accessible poetry open the hearts of readers of all ages and religious persuasions who are traveling through the cycle of life and sharing in the search for meaning.

Author : Rich Freeman,Sue Freeman
Publisher : Footprint Press, Inc.
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1930480199

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Cobblestone Quest by Rich Freeman,Sue Freeman Pdf

17 self-guided tours for observing the history and diversity of unique cobblestone buildings.Historical Secrets Revealed:Learn why, during a mere 35-year span in the middle of the 19th century, approximately 700 cobblestone structures were erected within a 65-mile radius of Rochester, New York, and no where else. Many have endured the test of time and stand today as monuments to human ingenuity in using available resources. Learn about this creative building technique and about the lives of the early pioneers who developed it.Go See For Yourself:On the tours you'll view a diversity of cobblestone buildings, including homes, farmhouses, barns, stagecoach taverns, smokehouses, stores, churches, schools, factories, and more. Each cobblestone building is a unique work of folk art, created by local craftsmen.Enjoy the tours by car, motorcycle or bicycle.

Author : Rob Pulcipher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Bicycle touring
ISBN : 0982881606

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Dirt Road Washtenaw by Rob Pulcipher Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : WISC:89081603896

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The Conservationist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mike Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-11
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1786310023

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Cycle Touring in Northern Scotland by Mike Wells Pdf

This guidebook describes a 528-mile cycling route in northern Scotland. Starting and finishing in the highland capital Inverness, the circular route passes through the ancient counties and districts of Wester Ross, Sutherland, Caithness, Easter Ross and the Black Isle and is suitable for mountain, touring and road bikes.