Took a combination 1000 Island Boat Ride with stops at Singer and Boldt Castle. Recommend this venture should you visit. Cost: $60., however, it is an all day event and includes admission to both castles and the boat ride. It will give you a far reaching view and much information on the area.

Started the journey at 9 from Alexandria Bay navigating the waters of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Here are some of the islands we passed..

This is a shoal – a land mass to small to be considered an island.

The famous or infamous Skull and Crossbones Society of Yale University has an island dedicated to their members. This is a secret society of well connected, wealthy men who meet annually to discuss ways to change the world. Members include John Kerry, and George Bush. The society has been around since the 1900’s, and each year a certain number of Yalies are invited into the fold. Of recent date a fire occurred on their island and a priceless Bible was destroyed. While I have heard of these folks before, one wonders their intent and if it is nefarious.

Also, the 1000 Islands has been in the news as Clarence Thomas vacations here with his Texan “friend” who has a collection of Nazi memorabilia. While I asked the tour guide where this home was he stated he was unaware of what I was discussing. However, I believe we passed the home on our boat ride.

On to Singer Castle..