I was delighted to read Lauren Chamberlain’s article “Historic Markers” in the March/April 2025 issue of Life in the Finger Lakes.
Several years ago I found a website waymarking.com. It started me on a fabulous journey. You may already know of it. People around the world submit pictures and descriptions of millions of markers. Some historical, some just things like McDonald buildings. But what they do is post the coordinates where these markers can be found. Most markers sit lonely besides a road, with no mailing address. But this website makes it easy if you have GPS.
I started in my own Village of Canaseraga, Allegany County. I found two markers. And from there systematically branched out in all four directions. At this point I’ve found over 3,000 markers from Syracuse to Binghamton, from Jamestown to Buffalo. I’ve visited them, where they still exist and have taken a picture of them.
Many people do a similar hobby which is called geocaching.
— Bill Finch, Arkport, NY
I am a longtime subscriber and major fan of your magazine. I grew up in Canandaigua and now make my home in Portland, OR. When I saw the cover of the March/April 2025 issue, I have to confess that I teared up just a bit. It took me immediately back home – quite literally. I have tried to find a way to communicate with Andy Reddit, the artist who illustrated the front cover of the boathouses on Canandaigua, about this. I really want to talk with him – I have stories
to share.
— Rick Stiggins
This is absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for writing such a heartfelt and beautiful piece about Madelyn (Country Singer Madelyn Rose, March/April 2025). You’ve perfectly captured her journey in such an authentic and inspiring way.
— Christie, Business Manager and Madelyn’s mother
Please send emails to mark@lifeinthefingerlakes.com.
— Editor
