Thousand Islands Bridge Hill Island in Canada. Thousand Islands International Bridge system is a series of five bridges that span parts of the St. Lawrence River, ultimately connecting both banks. The southern end of the bridge connects with Interstate 81 and the northern end of the bridge connects to Highway 401 via Highway 137. There is also an interchange with the Thousand Islands Parkway on the Ontario side. The bridge suffered aerodynamic-related structural problems (oscillations) shortly after its opening, these were quickly corrected via structural upgrades. The bridge system is administered by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, a New York State public benefit
Ten Thousand Islands or families. Some of the Ten Thousand Islands are suitable for overnight visits, as dictated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Since this is a wilderness area where wind, weather and lack of fresh water can become threatening, the Wildlife Service recommends only seasoned canoeists and sea kayakers attempt the trip. Part of the archipelago lies within Everglades National Park. The following islands are officially designated camping sites: Ten Thousand Islands archipelago is among the best and last remaining dark skies sites in the Southern Florida. Most notable is Pavilion Key that lies 11 miles south of Everglades