"Is there water in the canal?" ... "I thought that closed?" -- If this is your perception of NYS's contemporary Erie Canal, then you're in for a big surprise! You're missing out on one of the nation's greatest treasures and NYS' under-appreciated gem of a waterway -- and all the attractions, great cities and irresistible villages along its 525mi. length.

     The Canal New York Marketing & Business Alliance, The NYS Canal Corporation, and The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor will once again host a private, invitation-only event in NYC on June 23, 2011 at O'Casey's Irish Pub in midtown Manhattan. Last year's inaugural event was a fun time -- excellent food, surprising information and entertainment.

     This year, we're looking for travel media interested in our two (2) new Fam tours -- one this summer along the western Erie Canal portion, and one in September along the Champlain region.

     Here are just some of the niches you'll find: family travel, solo travel, Boomers, architecture, birding, environment, arts & culture, cultural heritage, boating, hiking, kayaking, biking, agritourism, food & wine, and of course -- history. 

     If you are in the NYC, NJ, CT area or a train ride out of Manhattan in PA -- please let me know if you'd be interested in receiving an invitation.