Bottle trees have a long history in spiritual folklore, and they fit perfectly into the landscape of Upstate NY where wine regions flourish. by Chris Clemens For 2015, I gave myself a bit of a scavenger hunt challenge. I wanted to feature a different topic each month and find 15 examples of that topic from […]
This metal dragon sculpture found roadside in East Bethany is the work of Tom Stringham of Emerald Models, Inc. by Chris Clemens Spontaneous discovery of new things is really exciting. But, I have to admit I found out about this metal dragon sculpture while perusing the Roadside America website. One morning I was in East […]
Hydesville Memorial Park in Newark is the birthplace of modern day Spiritualism. At this site on March 31, 1848 the Fox Sisters first displayed their abilities to communicate with the dead. That night in the Fox family home began a series of events impacting religion in America. by Chris Clemens Hydesville Memorial Park is located […]
Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn is an iconic Western New York destination that is only open a few months out of the year. People flock from far and wide to visit for their endless buckwheat pancakes and famous maple syrup. by Chris Clemens Like so many of his fellow World War II comrades, when my grandfather […]
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 […]