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Although she was born and raised in a small river town in upstate New York, Karyl Leigh always sought adventure abroad. To date, she’s learned to scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, cycled past tulip fields in Holland, hiked to the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu, swum Devil’s Pool at the edge of Victoria Falls, and trekked through the wilderness to witness devils feed at night in Tasmania.

Where You'll Find Karyl Leigh on a Free Day

When not tied to her Blackberry, Karyl Leigh can be found paddling the Delaware, Hudson or Long Island Sound in her kayak, alongside her husband Ben, and scheming how to save money for their next big safari.

Places that Karyl Leigh has Called Home

Narrowsburg, New York
Indianapolis, Indiana
Brussels, Belgium 
Elmhurst, New York
Blauvelt, New York
Larchmont, New York

Surprising Facts about Karyl Leigh

A Partridge Family Parody 
As a child, Karyl Leigh toured the East Coast in a station wagon, performing with her family in a children’s musical. Miraculously, to this day she still enjoys singing with choirs when her schedule allows.

Campfires and Camaraderie
For one week each summer, Karyl Leigh dons her camping khakis and directs a non-profit summer camp in northeast Pennsylvania. She designs programming that fosters understanding and promotes personal growth among rural and urban youth.

The Mighty Adventures of Super Aunt
Karyl Leigh is aunt to a whopping 26 nieces and nephews - at last count - and has learned that there’s nothing better than a few big empty boxes or sofa cushions for building the world’s greatest fort.