The Erie Canal is 342 miles long and has 34 locks. We went thru the largest lift today (lock 17) at 40 foot.
The scenery is beautiful and the people are friendly. We have seen very few boats on this waterway (very few on the Hudson too) and the marina operators have said that very few people have been out on the water due to the high gas prices.
We are in Little Falls, NY tonight tied to their public dock. It is very nice with clean, new bathrooms and showers. They even have a boater's lounge with microwave, coffee maker, and TV. All this for $15/night.
Dad, is there any cost forgoing though the locks?
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You have to buy a permit. Ours cost $37.50 for a ten day permit. We should make all 34 locks in less than ten days. They have daily and season permits too.
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