Tag: New York

Thousand Islands & Boldt Castle
Photos Taken October 2011 From my experience, few people are aware that The Thousand Islands refers to an actual place and not just salad dressing. … read more Thousand Islands & Boldt Castle

Fort Ticonderoga
Photos taken October 2011 Fort Ticonderoga, if even mentioned in any of your US History textbooks, was probably briefly brought up for a sentence or… read more Fort Ticonderoga

Maid of the Mist
The Maid of the Mist is a boat (there are several Maids, really) that takes off from either side of Niagara Falls and brings tourists… read more Maid of the Mist

Cave of the Winds and Niagara Falls State Park
We were told this was a must-do if going to Niagara Falls. The Cave of the Winds can be found on the New York side. … read more Cave of the Winds and Niagara Falls State Park

Lockport Cave
Not content spending our mini-vacation just looking at water, we found some other things to see on the way up to Niagara Falls. I saw… read more Lockport Cave

World’s Smallest Church (Cross Island Chapel)
On our way to Niagara Falls, we make a fairly far-off side stop at a little place I’d been meaning to see for years –… read more World’s Smallest Church (Cross Island Chapel)

Tri-States Monument
Although technically in 3 states, I’m gonna file this one under New York for 2 reasons. Nearly half the marker is in NY, so percentage-wise,… read more Tri-States Monument

Tahawus (Adirondak)
Tahawus, also known as Adirondak, has long been a goal of mine. It was about a 6 hour drive to get from my house to… read more Tahawus (Adirondak)