heritage Tourism
September 2, 2022
The Friends of the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway proudly partner with Old Songs, Inc to bring this unique program to the Clifton Park Halfmoon Library on […]
June 10, 2021
Whether you are planning a visit to the Mohawk Towpath Byway or a pleasant drive to a little known retreat in the mountains, this is going […]
April 27, 2021
We have twelve interpretive kiosks along the Mohawk Towpath Byway. In most cases they were installed by our respective municipalities, and, the most recent one, installed […]
March 25, 2020
Mohawk towpath Byway remains open to stimulate your curiosity or provide recreation or just to help with "cabin fever."
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 […]
October 26, 2018
The City of Cohoes has installed the latest interpretive kiosk on North Mohawk Street at the Lock 18 parking lot. One side faces the sidewalk with […]
September 2, 2018
This has been a summer of reflection, learning, and hope. Do you remember our early advocacy committee meetings with Barbara Henderson from the Mohawk Valley Heritage […]
March 17, 2018
Here’s a tip o’ the tam to all those who can trace their ancestry to the Irish labor force who built the Erie Canal. There were […]
June 14, 2017
Even with the prediction of rain, heavy at times, we still had ten people participate in the Clifton Park’s National Trails Day ride. Another two people […]
June 6, 2017
One of the truly unique opportunities along the Mohawk Towpath Byway is a stewardship walk in one of the municipal parkland along the Byway. Periodically Jennifer Viggianni, […]
August 29, 2016
Early advocates of the Mohawk Towpath Byway envisioned a reconstructed Towpath through the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve into the Town of Halfmoon. The eastern […]
July 29, 2016
It is refreshing to see the story of the Mohawk Towpath Byway with a new perspective. It’s like a visit or tour of the Byway on […]