Travel 15 Miles on the Erie Canal (three miles at a time!) and explore the H.E.A.R.T. of the Erie Canalway with Down by the River Kayak Rentals, the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, and Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site!
We are offering a free FIVE part Talk & Paddle Series launching from five locations in Montgomery County, NY. During these paddles we will explore the History, Environment, Art & Architecture, Recreation, and Transportation along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River with different speakers participating at each paddle.
All Launches are at 6:00 pm. All paddles are three miles.
Launch Dates and Locations:
Thursday, July 11
July 11 RESCHEDULED to August 15
St. Johnsville - Marina - Environment with George Steele
Thursday, July 18
Canajoharie - Riverfront Park (meet at the Arkell Museum for a tour first!) - Art with Sue Friedlander
Thursday, July 25
Fonda - New York State Canal Corporation Section Shop - Architecture with Ron Burch
Thursday, August 1
Glen - Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Aqueduct Park (off Route 5S) - History with David Brooks
Thursday, August 8
South Amsterdam - Down by the River Kayak Rentals - Transportation with surprise guest!
Thursday, August 15
St. Johnsville - Marina - Environment with George Steele
Each of these paddles is three miles long; if you participate in all of them, you qualify for the 15 Miler designation of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor's Canalway Challenge!
Registration is required.for this FREE event!
There are ten kayaks available to reserve from Down by the River or BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak)!.
For more information on locations and to register please visit Down By the River Kayak Rentals
WEATHER AND HIGH WATER CAN AFFECT PADDLING CONDITIONS; PLEASE CONTACT US OR CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
For more information contact Mary Alexander, Curator of Education and Public Engagement, 518-673-2314 ext. 113.
This event is funded through an Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Events Grant.
