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Cycle the Erie Canal 2020 Registration is Open

Cycle the Erie Canal 2020 Registration is Open

This Bicycle Tour is just one example of how the NY Canal System is stating to thrive again Part of NY Parks & Trails...the annual Cycle the Erie Canal 8 day bicycle tour is off and running for 2020. Sign-up is open at the NY P&T website. NEW YORK PARKS & TRAILS WEBSITE Click the…

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Culvert Washed Out in Recent Storm

Culvert Washed Out in Recent Storm

Culvert Washed Out in Recent Storm Mike Caswell July 6, 2018 Last night, we had a strong thunderstorm, and the culvert flowing through the Oxbow feeding the canal was washed out. The ‘bridge’ over the culvert is the old towpath for the original canal. The water flows from Minerva Deland school playing fields into The Oxbow…

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Huge Tree Blowdown in Fairport

Huge Tree Blowdown in Fairport

Huge Tree Blowdown in Fairport Mike Caswell June 29, 2018 A huge tree blowdown has been uncovered on one of the larger earthen embankments in Perinton. I have created a video of what I saw when I tried to inspect it. This blowdown is just a few feet south of the electricity pylons at the…

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A pending disaster – a resident’s viewpoint

A pending disaster – a resident’s viewpoint

A pending disaster - a resident's viewpoint Mike Caswell April 15, 2018 Out of the Rabbit Hole People do not listen. They do not know when they are in trouble and need to do something. We have a situation in my little village that is causing a big riff and issues. I am amazed…

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