by Chris Clemens Upstate New York is forever home to a long list of celebrated poets and authors. You most likely know that Elmira is the final resting place of Mark Twain. You might even know Rod Serling of Twilight Zone is buried near Cayuga Lake. But, have you ever actually been to visit the […]
by Chris Clemens Much of this blog has been me sharing stories and places I’ve discovered that I want you to know about. I’ve been criticized for “never saying anything bad”, but that doesn’t feel like much of an insult. I’m not a critic, but more like a curious kid wanting to see what’s around […]
by Chris Clemens Ever wondered where to jump off the New York State Thruway for a unique bite to eat? A few months ago, I received a note from Megan Mack, who is the producer of WXXI’s Connections out of Rochester. She was traveling west on the Thruway from Albany and wanted to stop somewhere […]
by Chris Clemens On the rural back roads of Henrietta, on the south end of Monroe County, you’ll mostly encounter fields and long stretches of land. There are plenty of houses, and plenty of tract developments with more in the works. On one particular stretch, set back off Martin Road, you’ll pass a red and […]
by Chris Clemens If you’re a fan of visiting parks, then the New York State Empire Pass was essentially created for you. Much of the state park land in New York charges some form of admission during summer months. It’s usually a nominal fee that is paid per vehicle to gain access to beaches, hiking […]