Canaler to Canaler
As we slowed for our approach to Lock 24 and Baldwinsville, NY I noticed a faint hint of diesel fuel and that our faithful tug C.L. Churchill was sounding a …
You’ll always know your pal
Lock 23 on the Erie Canal, one of the busiest on the waterway because of its location in the Oswego River at the west end of Oneida Lake, is manned …
Sylvan Beach
After docking Lois at the wall in Sylvan Beach, part of the crew decided to go exploring. Peter, Tom, Molly and I headed to the park and beach. After a …
Community Connections: Utica
Utica held many surprises for us. The best of these appeared with in 10 minutes of closing on Sunday, our final open day here. One of my favorite parts of …
Exploring Utica
Our World Canals Tour continues through the city of Utica with today (Monday) being a day off after two days of hosting people from the area. One of the things …
Riding the rails in Utica
Erick, Isaac, and I opted for a walk into to the city and were immediately attracted to the Union Station, the city’s impressive railroad terminal constructed in 1914 and restored …
Utica Cuisine
I really enjoy cooking. It’s both a passion and a pastime. When I leave on tour on Lois McClure, I miss our kitchen at home. Please don’t feel bad for …
A trip to Remington
Friday morning before we departed, we were treated to an early morning van ride to Remington Arms. Early in the formation of the company, Eliphalet Remington decided to move it …
Community Connections: Ilion
I could tell it was going to be a good visit before he even got to the boat. He approached with a purpose in his walk, exuding a wealth of …
The Perils of Sleeping on Deck
Fort Plain was when I first discovered the joy of sleeping on deck, and I continued my sleeping habits in Ilion. The plus side of staying on deck is that …