About Exploring Upstate Exploring Upstate was born from the belief that finding things to celebrate about Upstate New York should be fun and easy. New York tourism focuses a lot on New York City, and that’s understandable. But Upstate is filled with an endless number of adventures that deserve their own spotlight separate from the […]
A visit to Trinity Episcopal Church in historic Seneca Falls by Chris Clemens The Burned Over District is probably one of the most unique regions in the country for the ideas on spirituality. The region is even more unique when you study other movements from the era that would go on to change the country, […]
A visit to St. John Gualbert’s Church near Buffalo reveals one of the largest collections of Catholic relics in the world. by Chris Clemens UPDATE: In November 2016, the Bishop officially issued a decree designating this relic collection. Though it is stored within St. John Gualbert Parish in Cheektowaga, the collection itself is now known […]
St. Michael’s Mission in Conesus stands today as a relic of a seminary remembered by nearly everyone who lived in the region. New owners have been attempting to renovate the property under its new name of The Mission at Conesus. by Chris Clemens This terrain once graced by continental glaciers two million years ago has […]
Prophet Isaiah lives in Niagara Falls and his Second Coming House is probably the second best destination in the city. His multi-colored folk art looking home is said to play a role in the coming Judgement Day. by Chris Clemens My free time is spent combing endless amounts of information for new things to experience and […]