by Chris Clemens As a young kid in school, we would regularly visit historical sites and museums. On those trips, it always seemed like the people giving us tours were….well….a lot older. And, to be fair, it does kind of make sense. History isn’t a huge money maker, and often times your local town historian […]
by Chris Clemens This year I’ve committed myself to visit at least one new museum each month. Upstate New York has an incredibly long list of museums, so it shouldn’t be a difficult task. What I love about our museums collection is that there are so many small, lesser-known spaces dedicated to telling stories. This […]
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 […]
by Chris Clemens The Finger Lakes Region has developed quite a reputation in recent years for its bountiful food scene. One might argue that the fertile lands naturally yield a greater crop than other regions, and maybe there’s something to be said for that. But, without some of the most knowledgeable minds and skilled culinary […]
by Chris Clemens In 1941, the United States government took control of a swath of land in the Finger Lakes right between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes. As the property would soon house one of the largest collections of ammunition in the country, a secure border fence was installed. That fence would ensure that no human […]
