west canada creek

Two dogs got serious skin infections after swimming in West Canada Creek near Hinckley Dam, prompting a warning from their owner.

Rising waters from heavy rainfall in Central New York have flooded roads, basements, and campgrounds. Videos show floating decks, fast-moving rivers, and more. Stay safe and avoid flood zones.

Stay cool this summer by floating the day away on one of New York's beautiful rivers. There are several options, including one lazy tubing trip that takes you to a private island.

You know you love floating down the West Canada Creek with a drink in your hand. West Canada Creek Tubing is back for 2024.

In a Facebook post posted over the weekend, they said that "unsafe transportation of the tubes and other safety issues have driven us to this decision."

With rapid conditions in that creek, it was perfect for their training. See exactly what they did.

Two teens stranded while fishing on the West Canada Creek are back home safe thanks to the quick actions of Oriskany Fire Department's water rescue team.

The shuttle may be closed to riders, but they will still transport tubes!

New state rules are forcing a popular Central New York tubing company to end floating trips down the river for the rest of the summer season.

Locals who know the water well are urging people not to attempt tubing for a little while.

Earlier this week, the Poland Fire Department and the Kuyahoora Valley Water Rescue were called out to assist tubers on the creek. They were not in an area of rapids, but instead were in deep water.

Many in the Mohawk Valley find themselves blowing up tubes and floating down the West Canada Creek with a drink in their hand, the sun shining, and friends and family floating alongside. Haven't done it but want to try? Here's a little break down for you.