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 trespassers would could […]
There are tons of resources available online for anyone wanting to explore our region. There are guides for discovering local food, calendars of upcoming events, tons of interesting people, and an endless number of resources for exploring interesting places to visit. But, when it comes to living in a particular area, there’s a lot of […]
The Upstate New York region has a long list of creatives that celebrate our region. There are podcasts, Instagram accounts, blogs, writers, YouTubers, and probably some other platforms that I can’t think of right now. There’s travel experts, history buffs, and plenty of food nerds. Instead of sleeping, these folks are researching the best place […]
About five years ago, I was driving south into Pennsylvania on Route 219. Just a few minutes south of the New York State border, I encountered the city of Bradford. From the highway, it was easy to spot the towering icon of a Zippo lighter, but I didn’t know at the time it was the […]
While exiting the Southern Tier Expressway for Friendship, New York, in Allegany County, you might notice an unsuspecting sign for BBQ. If you’re like me, and a BBQ enthusiast, you might wonder, “A BBQ joint in Friendship, New York? That I haven’t heard of? Probably not worth it.” If you’re like me, then you’d also […]