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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …