Birdwatching in Upstate is a huge hobby, and for many, it all begins with bird cams. by Amy Layton We all know that Mother Nature can be a bit of a moody gal, especially here in Upstate New York. Snow on Mother’s Day? Sure, that’s just her way to remind us that she is in […]
by Chris Clemens 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 […]
by Chris Clemens First established in 1981, the Cayuga Nature Center in Ithaca, New York boasts 150 acres of woodland explorations. For those seeking a learning experience within a nature-based classroom, the center provides both educational and recreational ways to engage with the outdoors. Plus, they have a six-story treehouse! History Set back from Taughannock […]
by Chris Clemens Did you know that the most complete skeleton of a mastodon ever found in the world is available to see right in Ithaca? Did you know that the only evidence of dinosaurs in New York State is a few footprints discovered in Nyack? How about the fact that, just because there is […]
by Chris Clemens It’s not lost on me that Exploring Upstate has been covering a lot of food lately. Stumbling on to new places serving new things is always fun, and sharing that with you is also fun. And, that’s why there’s been so many recent food stories! I can’t be on the road all […]