Erie Canalway Trail website
wins national award

A web site about the Erie Canalway Trail, developed by Parks & Trails New York, has been named the 'Best Travel and Tourism Site for Trails' by American Trails, the foremost national trails organization. According to American Trails, the goal of the annual Web site contest is to publicize the work that trails and greenways enthusiasts are doing across North America. The organization looks for sites that make trails come alive, provide effective information delivery, support volunteers and engage the public.

The winning Web site makes it easy to plan a cycling trip along the Canalway Trail, a cross-state route between Buffalo and Albany along the legendary Erie Canal. At the Web site's heart is an interactive map that features the Canalway Trail route and sightseeing stops. In addition to museums, historic sites and parks, the map shows lodging, bike shops and services such as dining, convenience stores, pharmacies and hardware stores. Restrooms, parking areas and handicapped-accessible trailheads are also included. Development of the Web site was funded through grants from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Department of Economic Development, in partnership with many county tourism promotion agencies.

For more information, call (518) 434-1583 or visit www.ptny.org/bike.

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