by Chris Clemens For those who might be new to Exploring Upstate, I first began writing about my explorations through New York in 2011. At that time, I was sharing the writing and traveling with a good friend. Our adventures were specific to the religious and spiritual locales of the state; of which there are […]
by Chris Clemens There are dozens of grape varieties grown in the Finger Lakes region. Many of the more common grapes like Rieslings and Concords are well documented but there are lesser known varieties, too. Michael Warren Thomas, who has a weekly radio show about Finger Lakes wines, mentioned to me the Moore’s Diamond grape as […]
by Sarah White When my good friend Chris of Exploring Upstate proposed the idea of taking me and my two kids, ages six and eight, to the Genesee Country Village & Museum for the day, I was instantly excited. Even though Mumford (which yes, is in Monroe County!) is only an easy 45 minute drive from […]
by Chris Clemens As a homeowner, I can assure you that I’d be stoked to find a house with a roof capable of lasting 59 years in Upstate New York. Though metal roofs are becoming more commonplace, in 1957 when the only Alcoa Care Free Home to be built in New York was first constructed, the […]
by Chris Clemens The Celebrate City Living campaign in Rochester, New York is the collaborative effort of a few key organizations committed to lauding the benefits of living within the city’s borders. The City of Rochester has fully endorsed the efforts of the Rochester Coalition for Neighborhood Living, who has partnered with groups like the Landmark Society […]