Alexandria Bay, N.Y. — Pink light bathed the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River in the early morning as our skiff boat glided along the glassy waters to the growing spires before us. Many grand ...

ALEXANDRIA BAY, New York – I lost track after about 100, which means I have more than 1,700 to go. There are 1,864 islands in the Thousand Islands area, straddling New York and Ontario along the St.

Alexandria Bay, N.Y. — A castle built on a heart-shaped Upstate New York island to memorialize a man’s love for his wife has been dubbed one of the nation’s most beautiful homes. Boldt Castle, housed ...

Sure, you can explore the region entirely from the mainland, but the best way to experience the Thousand Islands is from the water. Our group of eight had access to a small motor boat, but we also ...