NEWS FROM CORN HILL NAVIGATION FOUNDATION

Meet Laura Mack, our Director of Operations. Laura joined the Corn Hill Navigation team May 2023, just before our boats hit the water for that season. Prior to becoming CHN’s Director of Operations, Laura worked in healthcare as a Case Manager.  Laura has always been involved in the non-profit sector, as she completed two years…

At Corn Hill Navigation, we want everyone to have access to the magic of being on the water. We recognize that there are factors keeping people away from these experiences, beginning with cost and accessibility challenges. You can change this. Corn Hill Navigation is a nonprofit organization, committed to ensuring everyone has the chance to experience…

Here is Part 2 of our quiz about one of Rochester’s locks, Lock 32, located at the intersection of the Erie Canal and Clover St. in Pittsford. Come enjoy navigating through one of Rochester’s locks on a Sam Patch or Riverie cruise! 1. How does water enter the lock? a. The lock tender activates electric…

Arnaldo Vazquez (Carlos) joined Corn Hill Navigation a little over a year ago as a Ticket Booth Customer Service Agent. He enjoys meeting new people and says “It’s a pleasure working for Corn Hill Navigation. I plan to be here for years to come!” When asked about what he would tell people about CHN, Carlos…

Join the fun as the City of Rochester celebrates ROC The Riverway Weekend October 4-6. There will be activities galore from Lake Ontario to Genesee Valley Park: Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Walking tours along the Genesee River and Corn Hill Neighborhood, and more. Of course, Corn Hill Navigation will be in the heart of the activities…

One of our passengers’ favorite parts of their Sam Patch cruise is navigating through Lock 32, one of the many “boat elevators” along the length of the Erie Canal. Engineering marvels of their time, the Erie Canal’s locks make it possible for boats to negotiate the canal’s 566 feet of elevation change from the Hudson…

Three graceful arch bridges span the water in Genesee Valley Park, and are best viewed from the deck of Riverie. Find out how much you know about these Rochester architectural treasures. 1. Colleagues of which architect designed the arch bridges? a. Frank Lloyd Wright b. Calvert Vaux c. Don Bergmann d. Frederick Law Olmsted 2….

Meet Darla Ellman. Darla joined our Corn Hill Navigation family in May 2024 as a crew member, and possesses a NYS Boating Safety Certificate. She enjoys meeting people from all over the country and world, sharing commonalities and learning from each other. “I love interacting with the guests to make their experiences the best I…

It’s fall in Rochester- days are still sunny and warm, leaves are changing color, and the herons and egrets are abundant. No wonder the area’s many universities have chosen the beauty of this season to welcome student families and alumni to Meliora Weekend, Naz Fest, Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend, Brockport Homecoming and Family Weekend and St. John…

Lindsay Levy is from Webster, NY and grew up on the water as her family owns a cottage on the St Lawrence Seaway. A fun fact about Lindsay is that she is a twin! She also has two step brothers and a half sister. Lindsay started working for Corn Hill Navigation 6 years ago as…

CHN boats will be on the move from September 17—22 offering new opportunities for our friends and neighbors throughout the region to experience the history and natural beauty of the Erie Canal. Sam Patch, CHN’s replica canal packet boat, will travel 25 miles west to the Historic Erie Canal Village of Brockport on Wednesday, September…

Riverie has introduced thousands of passengers to the beauty of the Genesee River and the magnificence of the Rochester skyline. How much do you know about our region’s newest tour boat? 1. Where was Riverie constructed? a. Albany, New York b. Newark, New Jersey c. Baltimore, Maryland d. Portland, Maine 2. When was the boat…