Picture of Erie Canal tow path Bicycling the old tow path along New York State's Erie Canal. This view was taken in 1991 just east of Syracuse. On my 1991 trip across America I was impressed by the quality of roads in upstate New York. There were wide shoulders and many paths.
Many people think of New York City when they think of New York, but upstate New York is quite rural.
The east coast has a lot of history and has undergone much renovation. Scroll down for my comments on health care costs. Old canal facilities. See Erie Canal locks at Lockport From my letters to editors about bicycling and health care costs. Good to read that companies are starting to offer incentives to their employees for staying healthy.