by Chris Clemens The Nellis Tavern on Route 5 in St. Johnsville, New York, Montgomery County has undergone a mind-blowing number of alterations since it was first constructed in 1747. Some of those changes have been natural to the aging process, and some intentional amidst the ongoing restorations the Palatine Settlement Society has been overseeing […]
by Chris Clemens Rochester, where I live, is lucky enough to have one of the highest concentrations of coffee roasters in the state. So, I’m a bit spoiled at home. But, finding great coffee on the road can be tough. That’s why I think seeing the Third Wave coffee trend expanding into rural parts of […]
by Chris Clemens Clayton, New York is responsible for Thousand Island Dressing, breeding two founding members of the rock band Blue Oyster Cult, and is home to the most premiere antique boating museum in the country. The town is located in Jefferson County right on the south shores of the St. Lawrence River. It was […]
by Chris Clemens Whatever gift giving holiday you may be celebrating this season, you’ve probably already begun trying to think of some unique gift ideas. In an attempt to help you a bit, each year I put together a short list of things that are inspired by the desire to explore Upstate New York. The […]
by Chris Clemens It’s tough to imagine anyone not enjoying the Finger Lakes Region during our fall season. Weather can be a little fickle, but even with a cold, grey, rainy sky, the rolling hills of gold, orange, green and brown make for a pretty majestic experience. Since the RMSC Cumming Nature Center in Naples […]
