Newark to Lyons to Baldwinsville

Entered the first Lock on this stretch and the attendant informed us to watch for the PT boat on its way!  Word is this one in particular was used in McHale's Navy (tv program) and other movies & programs.  It indeed came right by us in Lyons just above the Lock so going extremely slow providing a good photo op.  

The Lyons Fire Dept. back is along the docking wall and opens their doors for restroom and showers for boaters.  Very nice facility.    We spent 2 nights in Lyons before heading to Baldwinsville.

Baldwinsville is a pleasant, busy area with the main industry being the big Budweiser plant.  Again, a nice wall tie up with electricity and water, shade trees and tables.  The electricity is the only charge = $5.00/day.    Ended up spending 5 nights because of high winds, high temperatures.  Budweiser built an amphitheater on "Papermill Island" which is next to Lock 24, between the Lock and the Dam.  One night we were entertained by the High School Marching Band playing rock 'n roll.  This band went to Florida in tough competition and just smoked everybody.  A bunch of talented kids, amazing sound for a high school group.

So, what else to do?  We rented a car for a couple of days and explored the Finger Lakes. Lots of wine tasting and exploring.  The Finger Lakes were formed during the Ice Age - absolutely beautiful.  Drove down to the end of Seneca Lake through Watkins Glen and up around Cayuga Lake.   The area reminded us of Leelanau Peninsula.   The high winds remained so kept the car for one more day and explored Oswego NY where the Oswego Canal connects with Lake Ontario. 

The winds calmed considerably and what we had waited for - Oneida Lake calmed down for our next stretch.

Senaca Lake

Tour Boat

Aqueduct

A float-plane on the canal