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Rock Island Lighthouse with the lighthouse keepers quarters in the foreground as seen on a Clayton Island Tour

How to Visit Rock Island Lighthouse State Park in the St. Lawrence River

September 16, 2023September 15, 2023 by Jim Cheney

New York is home to 180 state parks. And, while getting to most of them is pretty straightforward, others, like Rock Island Lighthouse State Park in Jefferson County, are a …

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The Night Heron glass-bottom boat with Clayton Island Tours

Cruising the St. Lawrence River on a Glass-Bottom Boat with Clayton Island Tours

May 6, 2024September 14, 2023 by Jim Cheney

For 150 years, tourists have been flocking to Clayton, New York to explore the beauty of the St. Lawrence River and its over 1,800 islands. Today, Clayton Island Tours continues …

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Tibbetts Point Lighthouse near Cape Vincent, New York

Visiting Tibbetts Point Lighthouse on the St. Lawrence River

September 16, 2023August 29, 2023 by Jim Cheney

I always love visiting lighthouses, so I was excited when I finally had a chance to head out to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse in New York’s Thousand Islands region. Tibbetts Point …

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A flight of beers at Wood Boat Brewery in Clayton, New York

Visiting the Delicious Wood Boat Brewery in Clayton, NY

September 14, 2023June 18, 2021 by Jim Cheney

When I’m traveling, I always love finding great craft breweries to visit after a day of exploring. One such spot I stumbled across is Wood Boat Brewery. Wood Boat Brewery …

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Elk at Zoo New York in Watertown NY

Visiting Zoo New York at Thompson Park in Watertown

August 29, 2023July 29, 2020 by Jim Cheney

New York is an amazingly diverse state in many respects, and that is certainly true among its wildlife. From the area’s pre-European history through to the present day, many beautiful …

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Burrville Cider Mill and its Waterfall in Watertown NY

Autumn Fun at Burrville Cider Mill and Its Waterfall

December 12, 2022November 5, 2019 by Jim Cheney

One of my favorite things about fall is the delicious New York apples. Throughout the state, you can find local apples and apple products at many great shops and orchards. …

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The Antique Boat Museum in Clayton New York

Learning Thousand Island History at the Antique Boat Museum

October 7, 2023October 25, 2019 by Jim Cheney

Thanks to the incredibly beautiful St. Lawrence River and its many amazing islands, the Thousand Islands region of New York has a rich boating history. Wanting to learn more about …

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Touring Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands of New York

Touring Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay, NY

October 7, 2023October 17, 2019 by Jim Cheney

The Thousand Island region of the St. Lawrence River is known for its many incredible private island homes, but few are as well known as Boldt Castle. Boldt Castle is …

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