Volume 21, Issue 2, February 2026

13 Articles for reading in February. Stay warm in the islands or on a beach . . .[Photo © Ian Coristine/1000IslandsPhotoArt.com]

Volume 21, Issue 2, February 2026

From the Editor, February 2026

an hour ago • 4 min read

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 . . .

A Rock By Any Other Name

Shoals! They’re everywhere on the St. Lawrence. So numerous that it’s unknown how many there actually are.

Tom Robbins, illustrated by Sarah Coate

February Smile

Meet Paul Reichert and see his first cartoon for the February issue of "TI Life". . .

Stained Glass Series: Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Cummings

Will and Addie Cummings are perfect examples of the hard-working people who lived on the island and who dedicated their lives . . .

Cindy Rusho Hagemann

Team Rubicon Goes to Jamaica

It took two days to get there, with an overnight in Dallas, TX, at what the cool kids call the NOC (National Operation Center) for TR (Team Rubicon)

Michael Laprade

The Pike-Edick-Hudon Field Guide

Pike’s journals tell of days with no food, where the only thing keeping them alive was his refusal to fail.

The Casali Family on the River – 2025

My family and I had lots of great times and memories cruising the St. Lawrence in 2025 . . .

Cholera on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario

As cholera surged through the Great Lakes region it caused widespread panic . . .

Learning the Land: A Volunteer’s Journey with TILT

Meeting landowners, hearing their stories, and sharing a mutual appreciation for the River underscored an important truth . . .

Recap: 37th Annual Winter Environmental Conference

We want to take a moment to highlight the incredible speakers and award winners who made this weekend unforgettable.

Reprint: Site of the 1000 Islands Charity Casino (2001)

We have permission to republish those articles that may have special meaning to Thousand Islanders . . .

Sudokus for February 2026

If you are living in a cold location, this would be a good time to bundle up, sharpen your pencil and have some good Sudoku fun . . .