Susan W. Smith

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March Issue of Thousand Islands Life is online

The St. Lawrence Seaway opens March 22nd, Boldt Castle opens May 9th, and we expect to be on the island

From the Editor, and Paul's Smile!

Lots of information this month... plus Paul's new cartoon for March; congratulations to Ann Ward; spring photos, Wolfe Island concerns +++

Where to Find History?

Love history? I want to make sure readers on both sides of the border are reminded of some important organizations where you can find our history. . .

WPBS The Home-Scale Forest Garden, with Dani Baker!

Introducing the 8-episode TV series on WPBS, featuring Cross Island Farm’s Dani Baker

February Thousand Islands Life is now online

We are a few days early so that you can join the world-wide Great Backyard Bird Count, which begins tomorrow,

From the Editor, February 2026

Regional news, photos and explanations . . .

February 13-16, 2026 - Bird Count

Over the next four days we invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find . . .

From the Editor, January '26

2026, a whole new year. This month I pay Tribute to Gordon Byers from Bostwick Island and Half Moon Bay, links to winter activities, and please check my explanation as to why we need your comments and suggestions. (Hint 2,500 articles...)

Your January Issue of TI Life is now online

Bitter cold, ice freezing temperatures are a given in northern New York and eastern Ontario every winter, and with those conditions comes circumstances. . .

Questions for Author, John Lefevere

When John Lefever wrote to tell me he had a new series coming out, I knew we were in for a treat.

'25 December issue of TI Life is now online!

Wishing for a white Christmas? Chances are, if you’re in the Thousand Islands, you will get your wish! Lots

From the Editor, December '25

Remembering Joan Rueckert, TIWLT, Horne's Ferry Dock, plus photographs.

Removing the Railroad Bridge

The removal of the old train bridge, scheduled for this fall, was controversial . . .