Although fascinating, canal history remains one of the hidden stories of America's past. Yet canals were integral to the country's growth, providing the first long-distance "highways" that penetrated America's interior. Their importance was short-lived but came at a time when the United States was establishing itself as an industrial power. Without canals and their ability to transfer natural resources, manufactured products, and thousands of immigrants seeking a new life, America's transition from a farm-based economy to one based on heavy industry would have been delayed by several decades.
Explore Easton, PA
Posted April 29, 2016 by Dennis SchollEaston Offers Something For Everyone
The city of Easton, Pennsylvania, overflows with history and family-friendly attractions, from parks and playgrounds to interactive exhibits at the Crayola…
Use the D&L Trail
Posted by Dennis SchollDistinct Experiences In Nature
A 2.5-mile section of the 165-mile D&L Trail runs through Hugh Moore Park and right past the…
Bike & Boat Rentals
Posted by Dennis SchollPaddle or Pedal Along a Historic Canal!
There are more than two miles of the placid, fully restored Lehigh Canal in…
Meet Our Mules
Posted by Dennis SchollTwo Mules
The two friendly mules who pull the Josiah White II canal boat are named Hank and George. We bought them at a…
Attractions
Posted by Aurelia RappCome Spend A Day With Us
Take a canal boat ride. Listen to stories of the old canal days inside the…
Directions
Posted by Dennis SchollSpend A Day With Us!
The National Canal Museum, Hugh Moore Park and the Emrick Technology Center are located at 2750 Hugh…
