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Waterford, N.Y. — Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the NYS Canal Corporation invite youth and families from across New York State to participate in Erie Canalway Junior Ranger Day<\/a> on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. Free events and activities are being hosted at 15 canal sites and museums throughout the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.<\/p>\n
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Participants will receive a free Junior Ranger Activity Booklet and can complete a variety of activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge.<\/p>\n
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\u201cJunior Ranger Day is a terrific opportunity for kids to discover New York\u2019s canal heritage while having fun along the waterway today. From boating, fishing, and picnicking to biking and wildlife watching, we hope families come out to enjoy the canal on this special day,\u201d said Bob Radliff, Executive Director of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.<\/p>\n
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Participating Junior Ranger Sites:<\/p>\n
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(Listed west to east)<\/p>\n
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\n\tTheodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, Buffalo
\n\tErie Canal Discovery Center, Lockport
\n\tRochester by Water, Rochester and Pittsford
\n\tHistoric Palmyra, Palmyra
\n\tSeneca Falls Museum & Tourism Center, Seneca Falls
\n\tWomen\u2019s Rights National Historical Park, Seneca Falls
\n\tOld Erie Canal Heritage Park, Port Byron
\n\tH. Lee White Maritime Museum, Oswego
\n\tCamillus Erie Canal Park, Camillus
\n\tErie Canal Museum, Syracuse
\n\tChittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, Chittenango
\n\tFort Stanwix National Monument, Rome
\n\tSchoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Fort Hunter
\n\tPeebles Island State Park Visitor Center, Cohoes
\n\tSaratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater\u00a0
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New York State Canal Corporation Director Ben Walsh\u00a0said, \u201cThe Junior Ranger program is a wonderful way to show our youngest citizens just how dynamic the Canal System is. With sites participating across the corridor on August 1, there are activities in reach for anyone who is interested in learning more about the waterway. I encourage families to stop by a site \u2013 or two \u2013 on August 1. Completing activities together to receive a Junior Ranger badge is a great way for families to bond, and to keep the history, culture and spirit of the Canal Corridor alive for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Junior Ranger Day<\/a> activities and information about the Erie Canalway Junior Ranger Program, which helps children to get to know the National Heritage Corridor and the importance of the NYS Canal System, is available at:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/eriecanalway.org\/learn\/junior-ranger<\/a><\/p>\n
ABOUT THE ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR
ABOUT NEW YORK STATE CANAL CORPORATION
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\nAfter 200 years of continuous service, the Erie Canal remains an iconic symbol of American ingenuity and determination. The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor works to preserve New York\u2019s extraordinary canal heritage, promote the Corridor as a world-class tourism destination, and foster vibrant communities connected by more than 500 miles of waterway. It achieves its mission in partnership with the National Park Service, New York State agencies, non-profit organizations, residents, and more than 200 communities across the full expanse of upstate New York. www.eriecanalway.org<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe New York State Canal Corporation, a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, oversees the operation and promotion of the New York State Canal System. The Canal Corporation\u2019s mission is to operate and maintain a premier waterway and trail system that honors the historic legacy of the Erie Canal and offers unique recreational and tourism opportunities, while also promoting sustainable economic development throughout the canal corridor.
\nwww.canals.ny.gov<\/a><\/p>\n
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