by Sarah White When my good friend Chris of Exploring Upstate proposed the idea of taking me and my two kids, ages six and eight, to the Genesee Country Village & Museum for the day, I was instantly excited. Even though Mumford (which yes, is in Monroe County!) is only an easy 45 minute drive from […]
Devil’s Rock in Stafford is said to have gotten its odd shape from the Devil himself. Locals will tell you the Prince of Darkness carved a major section of the rock as he walked in circles while chained here. Scientists have a different story. by Chris Clemens On the north side of Route 5 just […]
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 […]
In recent years residents of New York State have been moving elsewhere more than any other state in the U.S. Here’s the top 4 reasons why people are leaving New York. by Chris Clemens In December, a report dropped with news that the population in New York is declining. The U.S. Census Bureau found that […]
A recap post of one full year exploring different Upstate New York museums in different regions. by Chris Clemens Sometime toward the end of 2017, my friend David Brooks gave me the idea to hit up a different Upstate New York museum each month in 2018. I regularly visit museums, but I’ve never really made […]