Stories, tips, and local perspectives from across the Finger Lakes.
There is a specific kind of sporting goods store that only exists in rural upstate New York — the kind where the owner knows every fishing hole within thirty miles, where the hunting section is not an afterthought, and where the advice is free and genuinely useful. Brewer's Sporting Goods is that store. Earning Gold […]
Bass Pro Shops needs no introduction as a national brand, but its presence in the FLX Finest awards speaks to something specific about the Finger Lakes outdoor culture: when locals need serious gear for serious pursuits, they still gravitate toward the big box with the taxidermy. The Auburn-area store earned Silver for Best Outdoors/Camping Store […]