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Let Enchanted Gardens be your host as you canoe through the spectacular and historic Catskill Mountains and Susquehanna river basin of South Central New York State. Your excursion will take you through the homeland of the ancient Algonquins and the powerful Iroquois Nation. The islands south of Afton (once called Connahunta by the Native Americans) were used by the indians for raising corn, and many artifacts of this long gone civilization have been found there and elsewhere along the river. You will also be following the historic route of General James Clinton and the 1779 Clinton-Sullivan expedition, which was intended to counter Indian raids along the New York frontier. General James Clinton's troops came down the Susquehanna River from Otsego Lake, camping on the "Connahunta" islands. Clinton's expedition joined General John Sullivan's forces which had marched up from Easton, Pennsylvania. Together they fought a battle with the Indians and Tories, August 29, at Newtown, near Elmira, New York. Defeat of the Indians was followed by destruction of their villages and their retreat westward. This event is commemorated each Memorial Day weekend with the General Clinton Canoe Regatta in Bainbridge NY. |
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North of Nineveh your route will parallel the former Delaware & Hudson rail line between Albany and Binghamton NY. This line is still active, operated now by CP Rail, so you may see railroad activity during your excursion. Canoe excursions originating north of Bainbridge will pass under this line as it crosses the Susquehanna. Below Nineveh you will pass under the turn of the century steel truss bridge where the "Iron Horse" once thundered across the Susquehanna on it's way from the coal fields of Pennsylvania. The trains are gone from this line now, but one day the right of way and this bridge will become part of the Susquehanna River Rail-Trail, which parallels your canoe route to Windsor.
Each season the forested hills rising majestically above the river basin take on a different personality. Deer, Mink, otters, and dozens of species of birds keep you company as you glide down the river. Self-Guided Canoe Camping Excursions Looking for a beautiful, exciting adventure away from the pressures and rat race of everyday life? Join us here in the country where primitive campsites include our own private island, reserved just for canoe campers. Construction of a tree house began on the island last year, and we hope to have it completed this June. It's the ideal mini-vacation for singles, couples, families and groups. The canoeing is refreshing, the scenery is spectacular, and you have plenty of time for fishing, bird watching, and photography along the way. Enchanted Gardens will provide you with shuttle service, canoes, paddles, life jackets, and a river map for orientation. Whether you plan to join us in the spring, summer, or autumn, you won't be disappointed. The river and mountains take on a different and beautiful personality with each season. Many of our friends join us several times each year and discover that the seasonal changes make every trip unique. Canoe Rental Rates and Trips We offer top quality rental craft, consisting of 17' Old Town Canoes. Equipment may be rented on a daily or multi-day basis. We offer many trip choices, ranging from 5 to over 100 miles in length. Because changing factors such as river current, weather and wind can determine the best trip to take, it's better to decide that after you arrive. See our Rates and Excursions page for more details.
What to Bring
Click to download our printable river map (This is an Adobe Acrobat PDF file.)
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Directions Enchanted Gardens Canoe Rental is located 2 miles east of exit 6 (off I-88) on Route 7.
Last update - April 3, 2005 For technical questions about this site, or to report broken links or other problems, please contact the webmaster at: webmaster@canoerental.net |
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