Some clever marketers decided to make a New York State pillow featuring a bunch of Upstate icons. Their effort is to be commended, but man did they miss the mark on a few things. by Chris Clemens I recently was forced to visit a Christmas Tree Shops location when I was out with someone who […]
Finding travel costs super high right now? Use these tips to save money on your next vacation in Upstate New York. by Chris Clemens This year it’s nearly impossible to ignore the fact that the cost of just about everything has skyrocketed. Rental cars, prices at the gas pump, hotel stays, and restaurant tabs have […]
Looking for an Upstate New York tattoo? These folks from around New York love Upstate so much, it’s on them forever. Checkout these ideas for inspiration. by Chris Clemens If one thing has changed in Upstate this past decade, it’s that people seem prouder than ever of our heritage. I don’t remember seeing people don […]
Barn quilt trails are easily found in Upstate, and they’re a great way to tour around on new roads to explore. by Chris Clemens Ever been driving on a rural backroad and noticed a vibrant, colorful square up on a barn? Well, that’s a barn quilt. They’re colorful and cool to look at, but most […]
Upstate News You Can’t Use is a series by David Brooks to discover insane ads, fantastical headlines, and ridiculous news in historic newspapers from Upstate New York by David Brooks That’s it! We made it to October. Past all the Back to School hubbub and full bore into pumpkin spice season! For nearly all of […]