Erie Canal

Strange to find out, but I only live ten minutes from the end of the Erie Canal. It's agreat, little spot if you're ever here. They have hiking and biking trails, paddle boats, a museum, and, coolest of all, an actual, canal boat replica you can ride. Most of the activities were either free or cheap, which makes me happy.

We took a half hour canal boat ride. The water was so shallow, you could see the fish swim right up to the boat. Ike was disappointed by his lack of fishing gear.


We rented a bicycle built for six. It's called a surrey, which made me totally think of that corny, old song Surrey with the Fringe on Top. So as we rolled out humming that tune, we realized that a bicycle built for six is really six times the work. Laughing at our lack of ability to work together to make this thing pick up speed, we navigated through a minor trail. Only one person can steer, but everyone has to pedal. If your family has a chance, totally try to ride a surrey up a hill. It will be a family defining moment.