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In recognition of the truly collaborative spirit at work in the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the contributions of the many authors, photographers and local experts who are helping to bring our site to life and enriching it for all our visitors.
We’re grateful to the authors who help preserve our canal era past through their works and who have shared their words and wisdom in creating our site.
Canal Fever, Lynn Metzger & Peg Bobel, editors, © 2009 by The Kent State University Press. Used by permission.
Lynn and Peg helped us build the Did You Know section of the site, bringing our Interpretive Themes to life in a fun and entertaining way.
While Lynn has since passed away - the contributions of both Lynn and Peg continue to enhance our history and Canalway experiences. Their book, Canal Fever, is for sale on-line and in various book shops and Canalway visitor centers - including the Mustill Store in Akron, FeLeap! at the Explorer Gateway in Stark Parks as well as at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders and at http://www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2010/canal-fever/
Additional thanks to The Kent State University Press for permission to use.
The Ohio & Erie Canal: A Glossary of Terms, compiled by Terry K. Woods, © 1995 by The Kent State University Press. Used by permission. Canal enthusiasts take note - a revised and expanded edition of Terry’s book is available for pre-order at: http://www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2011/the-ohio-erie-canal/
The current version of the book remains available for sale at various books shops and Visitor Centers in the Canalway, including the Mustill Store in Akron and FeLeap! at the Explorer Gateway in Stark Parks.
The primary mission of this group is the “preservation of the canals of Ohio and their history.” Recently, as part of their 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2011, a collection of articles were compiled from their members-only Towpaths publication. We’re happy the Society is allowing us to share some of the stories from this publication through the Did You Know section of our website.
Learn more at: http://www.canalsocietyohio.org/
We’re also pleased that Boone Triplett, author of Canals of Ohio: A History and Tour Guide as well as First Vice President of the Canal Society of Ohio is allowing us to share some additional stories from his 2008 book in the Did You Know section of our website.
Learn more at: http://www.canalsocietyohio.org/
Tom Jones is an extraordinary talent, known as the Photographer of the Cuyahoga Valley. Tom’s work helps illustrate why the Cuyahoga Valley National Park was named one of the Top 25 Nature Photography Spots in the world. We’re so happy he shares his work with us to tell our story and grace our publications. Learn more about his photos and how to add them to your own collection at: http://tomjonesbuckeyephotos.com/
Also - Authors & Page Contributors - Photography Section!
In 2010, these two Stark County women joined together on their own personal Canalway trek. Over the course of the year, they photographed the sights and flights of the Canalway - gathering an astounding 80,000 images along the way. We’re so pleased they’re sharing both their expertise and experience with us in the Photography Section of the site. You’ll also find their beautiful photos gracing various website pages. To read more about their journey - head to http://2010towpath.blogspot.com/. And, you can find ways to keep up with their current projects at: http://blueheronphotoarts.com
Ken is a Canalway resident and frequent photography contributor to Canalway partner publications and Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition events. His specialties include travel, landscape & outdoor photography. We’re so pleased he’s sharing his work on our website as well. On July 13th, you can view his work at "Scenes Along the Canalway" - a special photography OECC event.
To learn more about the event: (330) 374-5657. You can reach Ken at: ksrctry@aol.com
Courtesy of University of Akron, Archival Services
The historic photos in the Did You Know listings on our site are primarily from the Louis Baus Canal Photograph Collection, preserved by The University of Akron Archival Services. The digitization of the collection was sponsored, in part, through a grant from the Ohio & Erie Canalway Association.
Learn more about this and other wonderful collections kept by Archival Services at : http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/archives/ or call directly at: 330-972-7670
Jen Brumfield
Author & Section Contributor
Jen Brumfield is a nationally recognized birder and illustrator as well as a Naturalist/Artist for Cleveland Metroparks, birding tour guide for Tropical Birding and rep with Nikon’s Birding Optics Prostaff team. Her local birding tour company, Local Patch Birding, offers specialty birding tours across the region. Jen eagerly combines her passions for extreme birding, field studies, outdoor education and detailed scientific illustration into a truly “wild” career.
Learn more at: Local Patch Birding - http://www.jenbrumfield.com
Arrye Rosser
Author & Section Contributor
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Interpretive Specialist Arrye Rosser spearheaded the arrival of this outdoor adventure series in the Canalway - and we've all been happy to join in her efforts! Arrye is the key contributor to the site in this arena and also visits the Facebook Questing discussion. Head on over to share tips - pick up clues - and simply have some fun exploring our world!
Gigi Muir and Kay Wuske
Authors & Section Contributors
Please head to our “Photographers” listing in this section - to read about Gigi & Kay’s multiple contributions to our Photography pages. And look for their quarterly updates - “What to Look For” on the Towpath Trail!
