Preserves & Trails

The largest Class 1 wetlands complex in the Thousand Islands. A perfect place to paddle and see wildlife.

The remains of a British fort, built and occupied during the American Revolution, sit on the head of Carleton Island…

Howard-Smith and Rusho Farm Preserves, the Heineman Family Songbird Forest and Potters Beach Preserve.

A beautiful mosaic of Thousand Islands habitats within walking distance of the Village of Alexandria Bay.

Woodlands and grasslands along McCarn Creek in Clayton.

Offering many opportunities for the community to celebrate open space and connect with the agricultural heritage of the region.

A vital wildlife corridor linking Adirondack and Algonquin Parks, featuring diverse forest and wetland habitats.

A hiking and cross country skiing trail along the dramatic shoreline area known as the Palisades.

Rocks & shoals are essential nesting and feeding areas for wildlife.

Barnett Creek and its wetlands, flowing into Lake of the Isles, are key features of the Wellesley Island Preserve.