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Empire State Trail News!

NY's Record-Breaking 750-Mile Empire State Trail

From NYC To Canada Is Officially Finished

Read Full Article Here

Why the Completion of This Trail Matters To Us

In anticipation of our June Wayfinding Signage Capital Campaign launch, we were delighted to see this article highlighting the completion of the Empire State Trail (EST).

FOCUS ON CONNECTIONS

The southern tip of the Feeder Canal Park directly connects to the EST, guiding trail users west to Fort Edward, east to the Champlain Canal, and north to the Warren County Bikeway and Saratoga County trails.

Existing signage at the confluence of the Empire State Trail and the Feeder Canal Park at the Five Combines in Hudson Falls. Future signage will include points of interest, mile markers, and safety guidelines.

WAYFINDING GOALS

This Empire State Trail milestone sets the stage for the Feeder Canal Alliance and NYS Canal Corporation to focus on improving the safety and navigability of the entire length of the park with the following goals:

Highlight points of interest in the municipalities of Fort Edward, Hudson Falls, Kingsbury, Glens Falls, and Queensbury
Interpret historical areas and properties
Improve overall safety by updating & posting rules/etiquette/mileage for a variety of trail users

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Please consider filling out the trail-user survey below (and sharing with others!). Your input will directly affect our capital campaign strategy.

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US!

TOP: Glens Falls Run Club partners with Mean Max Brew Works for their weekly runs and trail clean-ups.

BOTTOM: Cyclists enjoying a group summer ride on the trail.

RIGHT: Fourth grade students from Hudson Falls Central School District learn about the canal ecosystem and cultural history of the Historic Coal Silos at the Howard Raymond Field School.

Feeder Canal Park

Trail-Use Survey

Do you have a special interest in the future development, safety, and interpretation of the Feeder Canal Park?

WE'RE SEEKING INPUT FROM

trail users
downtown businesses
residents along the canal
teachers/school groups
tourism professionals
outdoor rec groups

This info will inform us as we prepare to launch the capital campaign in June, engaging with the community about priorities along the trail and developing a sustainable fundraising strategy.

Just takes a few minutes to fill out. Your time is appreciated!

FILL OUT YOUR SURVEY HERE!

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE!

June 7, 10am - 1pm

Fishing Clinic & Family Fun Day*

WHERE

HAVILAND COVE PARK

75 Bush Street, Glens Falls, NY

Organized and conducted by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Feeder Canal Alliance. Celebrate the sport of fishing while enjoying a fun-filled day of outdoor activities along the Feeder Canal and Hudson River!

*Registration is required. See button below.

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES:

Fishing Clinic

Gear, bait and instruction are included in the clinic (limited to 40 participants*). Bring your kids, gather your friends, and join us to celebrate the sport of fishing.

Event is FREE & open to the public
All ages & abilities welcome!
Wheelchair accessible (some restrictions along the waterfront)
Healthy snacks & water provided
Accessible parking spaces & rest rooms
No fishing permit required (day-use permit included with registration)

*NYSDEC has 40 sets of gear to loan. When registering, consider sharing a fishing pole among your family members so more people can participate. We anticipate over 150 people during the course of the event.

Wildflower Walk

Local author, Diane Collins, will lead a family-friendly walk along the canal, identifying flora and answering any questions. She has authored several wildflower booklets in partnership with local non-profits, including the "Seasonal Wildflowers along the Feeder Canal Park Trail". Diane is also a “climate action now” activist and co-founder of NorthCountryEarthAction.org.

Children's Art Activity

Join us in a "nature object" art activity suitable for all ages. We will collect anything from nature that has fallen to the ground:

STICKS
ACORNS
LEAVES
ANYTHING!

We'll then assemble them into a creative mobile to bring home. No prior experience necessary to participate.

Summer Solstice Bike Ride & Food Trucks

Thursday, June 18, 4:30 - 7:30pm

Co-sponsored by Friends of the Champlain Canal Trail & Feeder Canal Alliance

Start & End: Glens Falls Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St.

Total miles: 18

Join us on a community ride along the Feeder Canal Park to the Five Combines in Hudson Falls. We'll celebrate solstice together over dinner at Food Truck Thursdays!

Ride is FREE
Dinner is at your own cost
Ages: 16+ or children over 12 with an adult
Helmet required
Rain date: June 25
Registration required

Solstice Bike Ride Registration

VOLUNTEERING

WE COULD USE YOUR HELP!

Fishing Clinic & Family Fun Day

Sunday, June 7,

Volunteer Hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Haviland Cove Park, Glens Falls

*Seeking volunteers for the following:

Set up/break down event (requires physical labor)
Kid's nature art project
Accessibility coordinator
Parking attendants

*The registration button below is for VOLUNTEERS only. Event registration to participate in the fishing clinic is in the article above.

Our goal with The Current is to provide year-round information to Feeder Canal Alliance supporters and trail users. Please reach out to Ardie with any feedback or story ideas so we can continue to improve communications: director@feedercanal.org

See you out on the trail!

Feeder Canal Alliance

21 Thomson Ave., Glens Falls, NY 12801

FeederCanal.org I OFFICE: 518-792-5363

Office Hours:

By appointment