Mike and Beth's Adventures

On the shore of the St. Lawrence Seaway in Keewaydin State Park, New York June 25, 2022 We motored to Keewaydin State Park following our stay in Clayton New York.  It is a good place to relax get caught up on boat projects or reading.  We rode our bikes in the park, but did not venture out on the highways.  There were no shoulders on the roads.  We did get out for a nice hike.  There is a well marked trail system in the park.  Following the hike, Beth enjoyed swimming in the park pool.  The water was clear and refreshing.  This was also our base from which we took day trips to nearby Boldt and Singer Castles. Keewaydin State Park, New York Amy Marie at Dock Shower and Restroom Building Keewaydin State Park Swimming Pool Hiking in Keewaydin State Park Stairs from a previous residence Hiking along the edge of the St. Lawrence Seaway Beth along the St. Lawrence Mike is taking a break! The trail looped away from the water and into the woods A boardwal...

Light house on St. Lawrence Seaway June 23rd, 2022 We began our exploration of the St. Lawrence Seaway today in an area know as Thousand Islands.  A look at the map says it all.  The seaway is full of tiny islands.  They are all populated with cabins and houses.  Even tiny islands will have a getaway cottage.  We took our time traversing this area as there is so much to see.  We continued to benefit from a strong river current.  This allowed us to throttle back, get good fuel economy, and still travel at 8 mph. The highlight of the day was our visit to Boldt Castle.  This structure was built during the Gilded Age by the owner of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel for his wife and family.  Unfortunately, his wife died, at the age of 42, and the home was never completely finished or occupied.  After almost 70 years, the Thousand Island Bridge District purchased the home, the island on which it sits and the nearby boat house for restoration as a tou...