Maple Syrup Weekend takes places every March and many maple syrup producers around Upstate participate. During the weekend there are usually special events, discounts, tours, and family-themed activities. by Chris Clemens While we’ve been either loving or hating this winter, the Sugar, Red and Black Maple trees of Upstate New York have been using the […]
This skull collection in Bergen is not only a private collection, but also part of Cool Craniums–an online business selling skulls. If you’re looking to start skull collecting, this online shop in Western New York is the perfect place to begin. by Chris Clemens I spend nearly all of my free time trying to discover […]
This roadside shoe tree in East Amherst near Buffalo has been collecting shoes for years. by Chris Clemens In certain Middle Eastern countries it’s considered to be incredibly insulting to throw your shoe at someone. Some Eastern religions remove their shoes before entering a temple. In Slovakia, it’s a Christmas Day tradition to stand with […]
The Clifton Springs Sanitarium Farm was once a crown jewel of Ontario County. The historic site developed by Dr. Henry Foster helped pioneer holistic healing with quality-raised food. by Jennifer Morrisey The town of Clifton Springs is home to a natural sulphur spring and early native Americans highly regarded the mineral spring for its healing properties while […]
Lower Falls in Rochester is a 110 foot waterfall on the Genesee River. It’s 276 feet wide and in a U-shape and is the northernmost waterfall on the river. At the base of the falls is a grotto known to explorers as Lower Falls Cave or sometimes “Rico Cave”. by Chris Clemens The Genesee River […]