Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team-Crew Member Debbie Gruber
Cruising on the beautiful Genesee River and Erie Canal, meeting new people, and telling them about our great city, are part of the job for deckhand, Debbie Gruber. In her two seasons with Corn Hill Navigation, Debbie has welcomed passengers aboard Riverie and continues to delight them with stories about Rochester’s rich history vis-à-vis the…
Attention Teachers—Embark on an educational journey with your students along the Erie Canal this fall!
Take your students back in time on the Erie Canal this fall! Spring cruises fill up quickly, but we have availability for your class this autumn before our season ends on October 31st. This is the perfect field trip for 4th graders studying New York State history. Students will cruise on the replica packet boat…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts- August 28th
This week’s quiz focuses on Rochester’s early industries. Our waterways played a critical role in attracting settlers in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. The power of the Genesee River, and later the ease of shipping on the Erie Canal contributed to Rochester becoming a thriving city by the 1830’s. Author Nathaniel Hawthorne passed through…
Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team – Crew Member Evan Miller-Watelet
Meet Evan Miller, crew member. Evan has been with Corn Hill Navigation (CHN) for three years. When asked what other jobs or interests he’s had, Evan replies, “A lot of things! I’ve been a server, a bartender, a delivery driver, and more. I’m also a singer/songwriter, and I’ve sung with wedding bands quite a bit.”…
Specialty Cruises – All Season Long!
Specialty cruises provide an opportunity to choose from a variety of experiences on our waterways. While we continue to host our regular narration cruises to give all passengers information on our historic waterways, we also present options on board to enjoy the waterways from a different perspective. Our specialty cruises this season range from birding…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts- August 21st
Our Genesee River was once the unfortunate victim of decades of neglect and unfettered pollution. Corn Hill Navigation’s founder, Ted Curtis, used to say that we’ll know the health of the Genesee River has improved when the herons return to its banks. A cruise on Riverie will treat you to that majestic sight – herons…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts- August 14th
More than 250,000 residents and visitors have enjoyed cruising on the Erie Canal and Genesee River aboard Sam Patch. How much do you know about Corn Hill Navigation’s first vessel? Where was Sam Patch built? Newark, New Jersey Albany, New York Skaneateles, New York Buffalo, New York In what year was Sam Patch constructed? 1991…
Erie Canal Cruises in Brockport: Sept 18-22
We are thrilled to be returning to Brockport this year for our 2nd year in a row! Our vessel, Sam Patch, will be making its way from its port in Pittsford, all the way to Brockport on September 18th and returning to the Pittsford port on September 22nd. Between these dates, we have many opportunities for you to enjoy cruising on the Erie Canal…
Riddle Me Rochester: Navigating Local Fun Facts for August 7th
Take a cruise on Riverie, and you’ll pass one of Rochester’s most famous landmarks: Mount Hope Cemetery. How much do you know about the cemetery and its residents? 1. In what year was Mount Hope Cemetery opened? a. 1797 b. 1813 c. 1825 d. 1838 2. Which of these cemetery structures is the oldest? a….
The Olmsted Bridges of Genesee Valley Park
A cruise aboard Riverie is a great way to view Rochester’s noteworthy architectural and natural landmarks. One of these sites is Genesee Valley Park (GVP), centered around the location where the Genesee River crosses the Erie Canal. Known originally as South Park, the pastoral style GVP was designed by the renowned landscape architects Frederick Law…
Meet the Corn Hill Navigation Team- featuring Captain Beth McNeill
Captain Beth McNeill came on board as a crew member with Corn Hill Navigation (CHN) in May 2023. This past May, she earned her USCG 25 ton Master’s License. This license allows Beth to operate Sam Patch as a Captain. She is already looking forward to working on obtaining her 50 ton Master’s license so…
Corn Hill Navigation Awarded $34,000 Grant from the Golisano Foundation to Develop Inclusive Accessibility Programs for Riverie and Sam Patch Tour Boats
Rochester, NY — July 31, 2024 — Corn Hill Waterfront and Navigation Foundation, which operates the Riverie and Sam Patch tour boats has received a $34,000 grant from the Golisano Foundation to enhance inclusive accessibility throughout its organization. The grant will enable a thorough review of the organization’s procedures, vessels, website and programming to ensure…