Islands on MSN

Between Buffalo and Erie is a charming New York town with beaches and a vibrant downtown

With its sandy beaches, local restaurants, and popular green spaces, this town near Buffalo is a wonderful spot to disconnect ...
AOL

I Rented a Houseboat on New York’s Erie Canal—Here’s What It’s Like to Captain Your Own Cruise

A scenic fall view of the Erie Canal in Pittsford, New York. “Slow travel” is trending, and from my experience, there’s nothing slower—or more relaxing—than canal cruising. And it's not just because ...
New York Post

Major lake-effect snowstorm to hit this week as New York’s state of emergency expands

See more of our coverage in your search results. Parts of western and upstate New York, downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario, are expected to see a lot more snow, prompting a State of Emergency in New ...
WDBJ

This Day in History: Erie Canal opens

(WDBJ) - On this day in 1825, the Erie Canal opened, providing overland water transportation between the ­­Hudson River and Lake Erie. New York Governor DeWitt Clinton convinced the New York State ...
Travel + Leisure

This 19-hour Overnight Train Connects New York City to Chicago—With Historic Cities, Mountains, and Great Lakes Views

The Lake Shore Limited is a 19-hour rail journey between New York City and Chicago that runs alongside Lake Michigan, the Mohawk River, and the Erie Canal. It stops at historic towns and cities along ...
Observer Today

Looking into the contamination of local fish

The New York State Department of Health⁠ (NYSDOH, not the NYSDEC) recently updated its waterbody-specific fish consumption advisory for Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch, reducing the recommendation ...