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Photos: Breathtaking views of fall at its peak along the Erie Canal in New York

Dave Osborn
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A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
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Vivid fall colors stand out along the Erie Canal in New York in early October 2018.
Vivid fall colors stand out along the Erie Canal in New York in early October 2018.
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Brockport, New York, in western New York.
Brockport, New York, in western New York.
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The man-made waterfall in Holley, New York.
The man-made waterfall in Holley, New York.
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Fall colors along the Erie Canal in October.
Fall colors along the Erie Canal in October.
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Dave Osborn, a Daily News editor, steers the 42-foot Okeechobee along the Erie Canal with guidance from Tom Reynolds.
Dave Osborn, a Daily News editor, steers the 42-foot Okeechobee along the Erie Canal with guidance from Tom Reynolds.
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Eeyore, who relaxed outside the Spencerport museum that was a former train depot.
Eeyore, who relaxed outside the Spencerport museum that was a former train depot.
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Colors brighten the Erie Canal in western New York in early October 2018.
Colors brighten the Erie Canal in western New York in early October 2018.
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Trees flash brilliant colors Oct. 11 in Holley, New York.
Trees flash brilliant colors Oct. 11 in Holley, New York.
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The 42-foot Okeechobee, an Erie Canal boat in upstate New York.
The 42-foot Okeechobee, an Erie Canal boat in upstate New York.
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Crew of the Okeechobee in Macedon, New York.
Crew of the Okeechobee in Macedon, New York.
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A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
The 42-foot Okeechobee canal boat offers a kitchen and dining area, along with two beds. The table shown converts into a bed too.
The 42-foot Okeechobee canal boat offers a kitchen and dining area, along with two beds. The table shown converts into a bed too.
Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
A cruise through the Erie Canal in western New York in early October offered a chance to enjoy the fall colors and visit towns along the way.
Dave Osborn, Naples Daily News