Title: 300+ miles on the Erie Canal; best get some additional maps
Product review: Mr. Botzman's guide was great for getting psyched for my longest bike tour yet! Our trip from Lockport to Niskayuna was excellent. The most valuable feature of this book to me was the section on practical tips for cyclotouring. Unfortunately the directions and maps are not that clear, and the information on amenities is now somewhat dated. Buy this book, but send for the NYS Canal system maps, and supplement these with internet research, local chambers of commerce materials, and maps such as Cruise America (for boaters) &/or DeLorme's Gazetteer. The Mid-Lakes Navigation guide is also superior for canal history and lore.
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