by Chris Clemens At nearly 209 miles, Route 31 is one of the longest state roadways in New York. It stretches from Niagara Falls in the west, to Vernon in Central New York. In a few spots, it closely follows the path of the canal, but over the years it has undergone some re-routing. It […]
The WNY Rail Excursions offers rides on historic trains while the Medina Railroad Museum offers exhibits for learning about local railroad history. by Chris Clemens 19th Century New York would be nothing if not for the Erie Canal. But the train systems laid out in the mid-1800’s extended that trade route even further. Railroads usurped […]
Culvert Road in Medina is home to the aptly named “Medina Culvert”. This is the only place in New York where you can drive under the Erie Canal. by Chris Clemens The Erie Canal’s completion in 1825 allowed travelers to shorten their trip across New York state. Once the canal was built, a trip across state went […]