We Attempted 12 Locks in One Day on the Erie Canal (Here’s What We Learned)
Join us as we take on one of our biggest boating challenge yet; attempting to travel through 12 locks in a single day on the historic Erie Canal! Starting in Waterford, New York, we cruise from Lock 2 racing against the clock to meet a fuel truck farther down the canal. Along the way, we experience the incredible engineering of the Erie Canal lock system, share some of the canal's fascinating history, and show you exactly what it's like to navigate these historic locks by boat. If you've ever wondered how Erie Canal locks work, what you'll need before entering a lock, or what it's really like cruising one of America's most historic waterways, this episode is for you. Whether you're planning your own Great Loop adventure, dreaming of cruising the Erie Canal, or simply enjoy slow travel and life on the water, we hope you'll enjoy coming along for the ride. If you enjoyed this video, then remember to like, subscribe, and leave us a comment! We'd love to hear about your own Erie Canal experiences or answer any questions you have about locking through. Thanks for watching! 🛎 Subscribe and travel with us: https://indefinitetravel.com/subscribe_here Would you like to watch our 6,000 mile Great Loop journey from the beginning? Check out 'America's Great Loop' Playlist here: ⛴ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlOYxYZR7INEgCE33cvBo3RrvtMea9xXY&si=gcnoglons7YvnYvM ______________________________________ Special thanks to the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor for allowing us to use the historic photos featured in this video. If you'd like to learn more about the Erie Canal, its history, or plan your own adventure, check out the resources below: Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor https://eriecanalway.org https://facebook.com/ErieCanalway https://canalwaychallenge.org ______________________________________ Want to see behind-the-scenes travel stories, plus tips and guides? Join our weekly newsletter; "Wander Weekly" 📧 ✈ https://subscribe.indefinitetravel.com/it-newsletter ______________________________________ Check out the blog ✈️ Where we answer popular questions like - “How do people travel the world indefinitely?!” ✈ https://www.indefinitetravel.com ______________________________________ 🎥 Curious About Our Filming Gear? Check out our Full list here 👉 https://amzn.to/3k8UQVs ______________________________________ 🎵 Music from Epidemic Sound, check it out here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/1z6yhu/ ______________________________________ Let's stay connected: 🛎 Subscribe Here: https://indefinitetravel.com/subscribe_here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indefinitetravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indefinitetravel/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewandmegan ______________________________________ We're Andrew and Megan. In 2017, we left on a one-way ticket and haven't stopped exploring since. After years of hearing, "Where's the video?!" we started this channel to share our adventures and inspire others to see the world. Currently we're traveling America's Great Loop, a 6,000-mile journey through America's waterways. Join us as we learn the ropes, explore new places, and experience life on the water. ______________________________________ Affiliate Disclosure: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide we may receive a small commission. For example, as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content! #eriecanal #erie #boatlife #upstateny #greatloop Chapters: 0:00 Chasing a Dozen Locks in One Day 2:18 Entering the Famous Flight of Five 5:54 Engineering Marvels of the 1800s 9:08 Squeezing Into Lock Six 14:09 Lock Seven and the Waterfall Effect 23:31 Pro Tips for Locking Like a Local 33:09 Reaching the Lucky 13th Lock