by Eric Hamilton | Apr 4, 2026 | Mohawk Towpath, Nature along the Byway, stewardship
Over the past few years the Friends of the Mohawk Towpath Byway volunteers have partnered with River Keeper volunteers to sample Mohawk River water to monitor the water quality of the Mohawk as it flows through the Byway corridor. This stretch of waterway has a water...
by Eric Hamilton | Jun 16, 2023 | Bringing Tourists to the Byway, Folklore, Mohawk Towpath, Telling the Byway Stories, tourism experience
As an ambassador for our Byway, the most common and often used technique is my elevator speech.
by Eric Hamilton | Feb 24, 2023 | Bringing Tourists to the Byway, Marketing and Promotion, Mohawk Towpath, Telling the Byway Stories, tourism experience, Uncategorized
Our number one, top priority within the Mohawk Towpath National Scenic Byway corridor is to provide a positive visitor experience, period. But how do we measure or quantify our successes? The designated route is along public roads that are open 24/7/365! Most of our...
by Eric Hamilton | Sep 2, 2022 | Event, Folklore, Historic Assets, Mohawk Towpath, Telling the Byway Stories, tourism experience
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 September 24 at 2 PM free admission. This 90-minute musical concert, telling stories of the people, the places, and...
by Eric Hamilton | Oct 8, 2020 | Bringing Tourists to the Byway, Event, Mohawk Towpath, recreational assets
We have once again bridged the historic 1842 enlarged Erie Canal.
by Eric Hamilton | Sep 7, 2020 | Historic Assets, Mohawk Towpath, recreational assets
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 west side of Clutes Dry Dock. Access from the small trailhead across from Male Drive. Then hike...
