The canal has a certain rustic beauty. In many cases, the original lock tender’s homes are still standing and the locks have been restored. If you are looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon, what better way than to pack a lunch, put on your walking shoes and take a quite nature walk along the canal.
The remains of a lock showing the north side
Remains of the lock from the south side.
The locks were used to raise and lower the canal boats.
Locks at the Virginia Forrest Recreational Area on the Delaware Canal
The canal has a certain rustic beauty. In many cases, the original lock tender’s homes are still standing and the locks have been restored. If you are looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon, what better way than to pack a lunch, put on your walking shoes and take a quite nature walk along the canal.
The remains of a lock showing the north side
Remains of the lock from the south side.
The locks were used to raise and lower the canal boats.
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