Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Travel expert and PBS host Darley Newman returns to New York’s Empire State Trail, covering 750 miles from the Rosendale Trestle to the Champlain Canal. This episode focuses on the people who bring the trail to life, from accessible adventure guides to muralists preserving Erie Canal history.
✅ Buffalo Harbor State Park — The official western start and end point of the Empire State Trail.
✅ Fairport, NY — Trail stop where Newman rides alongside Rochester Accessible Adventures, highlighting the trail’s accessibility for all riders.
✅ Green Lakes State Park — Home to a rare meromictic lake with striking turquoise waters, featured for kayaking.
✅ Schuylerville, NY — Historic Champlain Canal towpath stop, including a visit to Laffer Gallery.
✅ Newark, NY — Trail town where local muralists preserve Erie Canal history through public art.
✅ Rosendale Trestle — Historic trestle rising 150 feet above Rondout Creek with sweeping trail views.
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Travel expert and PBS host Darley Newman returns to New York’s Empire State Trail, covering 750 miles from the Rosendale Trestle to the Champlain Canal. This episode focuses on the people who bring the trail to life, from accessible adventure guides to muralists preserving Erie Canal history.
✅ Buffalo Harbor State Park — The official western start and end point of the Empire State Trail.
✅ Fairport, NY — Trail stop where Newman rides alongside Rochester Accessible Adventures, highlighting the trail’s accessibility for all riders.
✅ Green Lakes State Park — Home to a rare meromictic lake with striking turquoise waters, featured for kayaking.
✅ Schuylerville, NY — Historic Champlain Canal towpath stop, including a visit to Laffer Gallery.
✅ Newark, NY — Trail town where local muralists preserve Erie Canal history through public art.
✅ Rosendale Trestle — Historic trestle rising 150 feet above Rondout Creek with sweeping trail views.
📺 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: @darleynewmanTV
📺 Watch “Travels with Darley” on PBS & Streaming: darley-newman.com/travels-with-darley
🔔 Subscribe for More Travel & History Videos: darley.link/youtubesubscribe
🎧 Listen to the “Travels with Darley” Podcast: iheart.com/podcast/53-travels-with-darley-123513653
📲 Follow Darley for Exclusive Travel Content:
Instagram: instagram.com/darleynewman
Facebook: facebook.com/travelswithdarley
TikTok: tiktok.com/@darleynewman
Twitter (X): https://x.com/DarleyNewman
