by Chris Clemens As 2017 was the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s birth, it’s been on everyone’s mind more than usual. Most people are aware that the canal we know today is nothing near the size of the original. But, a lot of people don’t realize that this is actually the third version. In […]
by Chris Clemens The Nellis Tavern on Route 5 in St. Johnsville, New York, Montgomery County has undergone a mind-blowing number of alterations since it was first constructed in 1747. Some of those changes have been natural to the aging process, and some intentional amidst the ongoing restorations the Palatine Settlement Society has been overseeing […]
This Volkswagen Bug on top of a smokestack is a popular tourist attraction in Amsterdam, New York. by Chris Clemens The Central New York Region of Upstate NY is beautiful to drive through, particularly when the leaves are changing. On the eastern edge of the CNY area you’ll find the Mohawk Valley. While you could […]