by Chris Clemens As 2017 was the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s birth, it’s been on everyone’s mind more than usual. Most people are aware that the canal we know today is nothing near the size of the original. But, a lot of people don’t realize that this is actually the third version. In […]
Barn quilt trails are easily found in Upstate, and they’re a great way to tour around on new roads to explore. by Chris Clemens Ever been driving on a rural backroad and noticed a vibrant, colorful square up on a barn? Well, that’s a barn quilt. They’re colorful and cool to look at, but most […]
The Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse Tour takes you by boat to Oswego’s historic lighthouse for a tour like no other by Chris Clemens The first time I saw the lighthouse far off shore was during a quick trip through Oswego quite a few years ago. I thought, “Man, it would be so cool to see […]
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Fest has grown annually since its start in 2002 and is now one of the best known jazz festivals in the world. by Chris Clemens Having grown up in Rochester, I can remember a time when people would bad mouth the city. It wasn’t uncommon to hear things like, “there’s […]
Exploring The Niagara Frontier Region The Niagara Frontier Region is named for the mighty Niagara River that borders this part of New York. The river flows into Lake Ontario after careening over one of the most famous natural attractions in the nation. This region includes five counties that you’ll often hear referred to as being […]