We got an early start to see lighthouses up river from Clayton. Our first objective was Rock Island, but search as we may, we could not find it. Moving on to Alexandria Bay, at the Bonnie Castle Resort Marina we were able to view Sunken Rock Lighthouse. Also from this location the famous Bolt Castle. From where we were, we also got a picture sof the Boldt Castle as well.
Our first lighthouse was the Sunken Rock Lighthouse which sits on one of the smallest of the 1,000 Islands measuring just over 20 X 20 feet. It warns large ships of the hidden rock.
Sunken Rock Lighthouse
Boldt Castle Children's Playhouse
Boldt Castle
The next lighthouse is called Crossover Island. We were able to view it from the back porch of a friendly resident Crossover Island is a beautiful strip of land in the middle of the St. Lawrence River about half way between Alexandria Bay and Morristown. Just wide enough for its red two-story house and small lawn, the island is dotted with tall trees and rimmed by a rocky shoreline.
The next lighthouse we viewed was the Crossover Lighthouse which a friendly resident let us take pictures from his back porch! What a view! Crossover Island is a beautiful strip of land in the middle of the St. Lawrence River about halfway between Alexandria Bay and Morristown. Just wide enough for its red two story house and small lawn, the island is dotted with tall trees and rimmed by a rocky shoreline.
Moving on to Ogdensburg, N.Y., the Ogdensburg Harbor Lighthouse is the eastern most light on the American side on the St. Lawrence River. It is viewed across the harbor from a city park. The existing light was built in 1900. The lighthouse is now a private residence.
Also from this vantage point, we were able to view across the river in Canada, two more lighthouses. The first one was Windmill Point and the second one was Prescott Harbor.
Windmill Point Lighthouse
Prescott Harbor Lighthouse
After viewing lighthouses all morning, we returned to Clayton and looking for adventures. The first one we found was the River Rat Cheese Factory. Cheese produced with products from the local dairy farmers. It was fun going around and tasting all the different flavors!
Even speedy got in on the action!
After the River Rat Cheese adventure, we decided to visit the Antique Boat Museum. There were so many varieties and styles! There were speed boats. launches, runabouts and more. Everything from canoes to the La duchesse, a 106 foot houseboat commissioned in 1903. Here's a variety of pictures for your viewing pleasure. Even "Speedy" had an opportunity to take a ride or two!
Til next time............................
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