For those of you who have no idea what the Thousand Islands are, don't feel bad. Neither did I before I moved to Kingston. The St. Lawrence river has thousands, hence the name, of islands exactly like the one pictured above. They are all different shapes and sizes. There's even a few man-made islands. Some are big enough for many homes; others can barely fit one. One thing is certain though, it's a beautiful area full of rock, trees, and water.
So far, we have been on two tours of the Thousand Islands this year. The first we took with my parents while they were visiting the kids and me at the end of June. We took my dad for Father's Day and had a lovely time despite Cole complaining that the trip was too long.
So far, we have been on two tours of the Thousand Islands this year. The first we took with my parents while they were visiting the kids and me at the end of June. We took my dad for Father's Day and had a lovely time despite Cole complaining that the trip was too long.
The second time we went was when Clay's mom and step-dad came to visit us in July.
It rained for the first half hour of the trip, hard enough that we even had to keep the windows closed, but when it finished the sun came out and it was a beautiful day. The kids enjoyed taking pictures with their cameras and driving the captain's wheel on the top deck.
They even enjoyed each other, which is usually difficult for siblings in a confined space for a long period of time.
My favorite part was seeing all the boats.
I highly recommend the Thousand Islands if you're looking for a breathtaking vacation. There are many cities along the river that offer day cruises. There are places to rent boats and a few islands are national parks where you can camp. There is even a Thousand Island Cruise line if you're looking for something more substantial. I know we will be visiting them again, hopefully soon.
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