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.

Longer, warmer days signal it’s time to break out of the house and explore the great outdoors. Head to Manhattan and discover one of Central Park’s most serene spots or to the Bronx for a whimsical ...

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 ...

On a pleasant day in September 2020, my daughter and I traveled to Alexandria Bay in the Adirondacks to visit Boldt Castle. We wore our plastic face shields and kept a safe distance from the other ...

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 ...