LEARN: The Erie Canal carried more than cargo. It was the Internet of its day, carrying people and ideas, bringing the young nation together, and helping to forge our national identity. Here, you can use the Internet of our day to learn all about the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the system of canals that still tie us together.       Historical Timeline   more > There's no place quite like it.   more > Building a Nation   more >   Fast Facts   more >	National Parks: America's Best Idea Learn more about national parks in the Erie Canalway. more >