Although the Wabash & Erie Canal rolled through Terre Haute in the 1800s, virtually no evidence of its existence is available today. That will change when Lock 47, part of where the canal once coursed ...

COHOES, N.Y. — In its 19th century heyday, the Erie Canal swarmed with pioneers, immigrants and cargo, and was the bustling, fluid gateway that opened up the country’s heartland and the West. When the ...

Explore the Erie Canal's engineering marvels and the physics behind locks in Compact Science! Discover the science behind Erie Canal's locks! Sarajane navigates through history and physics, revealing ...

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Nearing 200 years of history, the Erie Canal is not just part of WNY history, but is a pivotal achievement in American history. The man-made waterway overcomes a geographic obstacle ...

Heavy rainfall delays opening of Erie Canal locks The large amounts of rainfall the Capital Region received last week is affecting the local lock system. The state is delaying the opening of the Erie ...