The popular Birdsong Trail in Mendon Ponds Park is now home to Rochester’s favorite Fairy Trail. by Chris Clemens Imagine walking through the woods and stumbling upon a curious green door painted in the scar from a downed limb on a tree. But then, just a few steps further, a little home with a similar […]
by Chris Clemens There is a longstanding debate about which sport is America’s favorite pastime. Even if you prefer football, it would be tough to argue the impact of baseball’s history on American culture. Here in New York, there is a deep rooted love for the game and its culture. It’s possible that the history […]
by Chris Clemens Back in 2016, I wrote a post about the Fairy Trail in Tinker Nature Park. For years, it’s been a popular spot for families to discover the mystical fairy homes while getting some fresh air. Sadly, the popularity of the fairy trail brought some complications for park staff. As of March 2019, […]
by Chris Clemens On the rural back roads of Henrietta, on the south end of Monroe County, you’ll mostly encounter fields and long stretches of land. There are plenty of houses, and plenty of tract developments with more in the works. On one particular stretch, set back off Martin Road, you’ll pass a red and […]
by Chris Clemens I’m a sucker for garage sales, flea markets, and second hand shops. They’re usually a great way to discover regional artifacts. While walking through a garage sale in my Rochester neighborhood last year, I discovered a shoe box of random items. Typically, a box of random stuff will have at least one […]