Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this episode - Reflections on the Erie Canal meets Field Trip! Join Matt and Nicole on a kayak trip inside Lock 2 on the Erie Canal in Waterford, NY.
The Erie Canal was once a major commercial transportation highway. Today, the canal is still used for commercial traffic, but also provides free recreational opportunities for boats, kayaks, canoes, and other vessels to travel throughout New York State.

Want more info on this topic? Check out the resources below:

New York State Canal Corporation:
canals.ny.gov/Recreation-and-Events

Waterford Hurst Visitor Center
town.waterford.ny.us/hurst-harbor-visitor-center

Learn more about Reflections on the Erie Canal at wmht.org/ErieCanal
Learn more about Field Trip at wmht.org/fieldtrip

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