Can We Solve A Mystery? ~ Following the Union Canal

[@donnasilver940]

I would like to see it when it was in operation.

[@markwritt8541]

I found an old 1858 map online of Union Deposit, and while there is only one canal on it, there are a few basins and a furnace. Perhaps the one route was for the canal and then rerouted for a furnace bellows water wheel later on.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Thanks for this one. Mystery indeed!

[@donnasilver940]

Another nice area

[@wsmith4020]

That snake blends in pretty nicely.

[@RichardWatsonboltspinner]

Still amazed at the planning and thought that went into that and all the people that did it. Way cool, luv history.

[@dayhikedave]

Cool adventure. 🐢🐢🐢

[@JayMumper]

Perhaps one of those two channels was built to route the creek around the dam while it was being constructed? I have no additional info, just speculation.

[@wsmith4020]

I can't believe my family hasn't run into you yet hiking around.

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Loved the video thanks Cliff. Those spring flowers were beautiful. We at least saw the canal. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care

[@pabassfisherman]

That channel is called the mill race it came off the Swatara creek and dumped back in the Swatara creek. It was basically an oxbow that fed the White Oaks Mill where my great great grandfather worked. The original grind stone is still lying there close by. The mill was taking down around 1905.

[@nickmad887]

Thank you Cliff,

[@zenyeti3076]

Hi Cliff- Thanks for another Canal hike, beautiful country & interesting history. Keep on Trekking! ☮️

[@darrellborland119]

Fascinating video and sleuthing...Thanks from an "Original Transcon" RR enthusiast.

[@nancymann5351]

What an enjoyable hike. I loved the beaver trees,the snake with the cute little face,and the adorable turtles. I didn't know they were wild, we used to buy them in the store. Loved this one❤❤❤❤

[@tuesday1925]

Go Cliff, go!!!

[@caseykulina9552]

Lock 29 is still there on the upper channel if you would’ve kept following that one. You were so close. The channel closest to the park was either part of an old iron furnace operation or flour mill that were both in town in the 1850s.

[@wsmith4020]

What is your favorite PA trail to hike? I personally like the Stone Tower Loop Trail.

[@donnasilver940]

Me and my dog went through worse.

[@HD4lyfe]

Anyone else think that was Walter pulling in at first glance? haha

[@franciss.3298]

Do you use any Permethrin to repel ticks? Sure looks like tick heaven with all of those multi flora rose bushes you have to crawl through.

[@squidgameisaliarisawnosqui5341]

OOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNN TTTTTTOOOOOOO TTTTHHHHHEEEEEEE NNNNNNEEEEEXXXXXTTTTT YES

[@mrzugzug]

Was that a floating tire near the middle of the dam?