Great Loop: Keewaydin State Park and Singer Castle

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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 boardwalk trail section



The trail was marked with these tags

Houses



A nice home on the water



The accompanying sculpture garden



A more modest home...

Lighthouses




Singer Castle



The boat landing and Gift Shop at Singer Castle



You can dock your boat on the island when visiting Singer Castle



The castle as viewed from the boat dock



The Clock Tower



Mike enters Singer Castle


A fancy door knocker



A Singer sewing machine adorns a castle room



The mirror over the fireplace reflects the mirror on the opposite wall



Mike checks out the suit of armor



A hanging light fixture




A hanging light fixture




The large lawn outside the castle




Amy Marie waits for us at the dock



Mike outside the castle

Secret Passageways in the Castle


 
A section of wall swung open to reveal a secret stairwell



Hidden stairs provided access for the servants to all the castle rooms.
Access was hidden behind walls and other clever locations



The Tunnel Entrance



A tunnel for moving supplies and servants into the castle

Backside of the Singer Castle Island






One of the boat houses



A warehouse on the island


Berthing Information


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