Blog
April 21, 2020
A popular birding trail in the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve has recently received recognition by the National Scenic Byway Foundation. The trail was developed […]
March 25, 2020
Mohawk towpath Byway remains open to stimulate your curiosity or provide recreation or just to help with "cabin fever."
March 14, 2020
"How's the water?" The answer is, "Pretty darn good!" with some major exception. This coming summer a crew of volunteers from the Friends of the Mohawk Towpath Byway will be helping to take a snapshot every month of the water quality in the Mohawk between Schenectady and Cohoes and Waterford. If you would like to help with this effort to see "how's the water" please contact us at admin(at)mohawktowpath(dot)org.
February 28, 2020
by Russ VanDerVoort, Historian Northside in Waterford is arguably the most southern point in Saratoga County and definitely on the southside of Waterford. At one time it […]
December 26, 2019
As friends and family visit this holiday season make a point to get them outside or take a short road trip to enjoy the Mohawk Towpath […]
December 2, 2019
On Thursday we gave thanks. Friday we had some good deals. Saturday highlighted small businesses. Monday was the day for cyber deals. Here it is Tuesday, […]
November 25, 2019
It is interesting how one day can become so significant in one’s life. For some it’s a birthday, for others it is a day of celebration […]
September 21, 2019
The Mohawk Towpath Byway’s latest kiosk will be dedicated on Saturday, September 28 at 11:30 AM. The kiosk is located strategically near the bike/pedestrian path entrance […]
July 18, 2019
The Mohawk Towpath Byway is a wonderful place to visit. It’s a driving route that follows the historic Erie Canal route from Waterford, Cohoes and Schenectady, […]
June 5, 2019
During June, July and August American Road Magazine has a Mohawk Towpath Byway itinerary posted on their website. Our itinerary is the only one they have […]
April 29, 2019
We are off and running a new season on the Mohawk Towpath Byway. The service berry blossoms are defying the cold April winds and willows are […]
March 11, 2019
Henrietta O’Grady was honored at a recent Town of Halfmoon Board meeting for twenty years of service as we implemented and nurtured our National Scenic Byway. […]