Blog
November 21, 2020
Clifton Park Town Supervisor Phil Barrett is joined by Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton, Capital Region Chamber VP Peter Bardunias and other Town and Byway officials […]
October 8, 2020
Two centuries ago the builders of the Erie Canal used little more than hand tools, wheel barrows, horse drawn carts, and a lot of brawn. Primitive […]
September 7, 2020
The re-construction of the Farmer’s Bridge east of Clutes Dry Dock is progressing. A good vantage point without crossing a “trail closed” sign is from the […]
July 1, 2020
A new foot bridge connects Clutes Dry Dock with the 1825 Erie Canal towpath. It was constructed by Leo Coons, an Eagle Scout Candidate, and his […]
June 3, 2020
Some exciting projects are in the works to improve the recreation facilities in the middle of the Mohawk Towpath Byway’s corridor. The Town of Clifton Park […]
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 […]