The Nature Center had many nice displays, (Fred, you would have loved the info about beavers), and numerous hiking trails that left from the center. Kathy, Ken and I decided to hike the Eel Bay Trail, which was about 1.3 miles and was through the woods and along the Bay. 1st thing we did see was a snake, not something Ken and I enjoy seeing! It was a positively beautiful trail looking out at many of the 1000 islands. Then we followed the Narrows Trail overlooking the narrow passageway from Eel Bay to South Baby. Again such beautiful views of the water and high lookout points. Stopped at the Butterfly House and then back to the Nature Center. It was about a 4 mile hike that took us about 2 1/2 hours - we stopped numerous times to take photos!
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| Saw this Osprey nest on the way to the Nature Center! |
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| Ken and I are not fond of these critters!!! |
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| Such a beautiful trail overlooking the Eel Bay! |
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| We stopped at several lookouts for a closer look at Eel Bay and some of the islands! |
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| We are happy campers celebrating life daily! |
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| Another privately owned island with a modern home! |
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| Saw him or her along the path! |
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| This is taken from the Narrows Trail between Eel Bay and South Bay |
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| A beautiful photo of the Narrows! |
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| This home was right on the point where the Narrows ended and South Bay began! |
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| Taken inside the Butterfly House |
We were starved when we returned and thirsty. Did have water with us but no food. We will do better next time!
After lunch we decided to head about 6 miles from Wellesley and go to 1000 Islands Park. A lady we met during our hike today told us she is renting a house there for a month, which she has done for the last 22 years. She was a "wealth" of information concerning the area. She said we should take a drive and check out the area. What a surprise when we arrived. The little quaint village was at the end of a dead end road. We don't believe many folks even realize it is there. What a "throw back". For those of you in Lanc. Co., it reminded us of an upscale Mt. Gretna. Don't know much of the history but I think it was started in the early 1900's as a Methodist Tabernacle type area. There is a beautiful inn, dock area, 2 old time gazebos, and all of the houses are a "gingerbread style". Many of them are colorfully painted, have intricate woodwork, and inviting large wrap around porches. Most people drive around in golf carts and they swim and dive from the docks or the large rocks since the "town" is on the St. Lawrence River. We spent most of the afternoon there. It is a great place to see the freights go up and down the St. Lawrence Seaway.
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| Taken from the pier at 1000 Island Park |
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| What a Ride! This was the St. Lawrence River, but because of the strong winds, it had waves like the ocean! |
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| These families were having fun swimming from the rocks! |
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| A row of boathouses from the early 1900's! |
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| Here are several of the homes in 1000 Island Park. They were all built in the early 1900's and all were beautifully maintained! So colorful! |
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| This is the town library, again built over 100 years ago! |
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| The old gazebo that is right on the dock and swimming area! |
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| Enjoying the view of the St. Lawrence River and Seaway! |
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| Lots of people were jumping into the water from this area. Kathy decided to go down the ladder to feel the water. It was so choppy, but warm! |
A severe storm with hail was predicted for this area and although it got very dark and extremely windy, the storm passed by us and headed North - Hallelujah. Ken had pulled in all of our slides just as a precaution!
The evening was calm and beautiful so we played Kubb and the women won! We were not as fortunate with Sam's rubber horseshoes. They won both games. Called it a day when the mosquitoes decided to come out around 9:15. This was a special day. Amazing how you learn about unique things to do just by talking to people!
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| .....and the women win! |
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