Lake George fall foliage nears peak for Columbus Day
Foliage-watches are reporting brilliant colors as far south as Saratoga and north to Tupper and Lake Placid as we enter into the holiday weekend. While … Read more
Activities & Events by Season
Warrensburg’s World’s Largest Garage Sale: Conquer the traffic jam
It’s that time of year when the streets of Warrensburg are paved with deals, and the aroma of blooming onions and fried dough settle over … Read more
Pick your own at local apple orchards
A drive out to one of the local apple orchards can be more than just a shopping trip to grab a basic food item. With … Read more
Local farmers markets: Growing source for affordable healthy food
The mid-summer harvest is coming in and farmers nationwide are bringing their bounty to an increasing number of direct-sale markets this summer. U.S. Secretary of … Read more
Stand up paddling all the rage at Love the Lake Paddle Fest
Kayaks and paddle boards dotted the waters just off shore of Shepard Park Beach as the American Canoe Association (ACA) and Patty’s Water Sports brought … Read more
Thousands pack Lake George for fireworks display, traffic a problem
They came by boat, bike, trolley and car, wearing tank tops, shorts, sarees and burkas; it seemed the entire United States, in all its diversity, … Read more
Adirondack road trip: Explore the museum at Blue Mountain Lake
A day at the Adirondack Museum is a definite bucket list item for those enamored of the mountains, lakes and forests of New York’s Adirondack … Read more
Summerfest 2012 draws diversity of artisans to Lake George
“Cut hot bread without squishing and bagels without killing yourself!” That is the promise of the Adirondack Bow Knife. Woodworker Duane Wetmore is eager to … Read more
Crossroads of the French and Indian War: Reenactment at Bolton Landing
It is 1757 and the Marquis de Montcalm’s forces are pressing down Lac du Saint Sacrament, advancing in a campaign to take Fort William Henry. … Read more
Warrensburg Bike Week: ‘A whole different beast’
When a continuous stream of motorcycles rumble through town, chrome sparkling in the sun, and the smell of leather goods drifts across Main Street from … Read more
Lake George streets fill with Irish revelry
The second annual Sham ‘Rock’ the Block Irish festival drew hundreds to the village streets this weekend, March 17 and 18. Building on the success … Read more
Lake George taverns fling haggis at Winter Carnival
Anyone who braved the 15-degree temperatures in Lake George Sunday afternoon would have seen a kilt-clad woman standing on a bale of hay, flinging pseudo- … Read more
Crowds fill Lake George for Winter Carnival opening day
Under sunny skies, the 51st Lake George Winter Carnival launched its month-long festival with opening ceremonies on Shepard Park beach. Lake George American Legion Post … Read more
Snowmakers turn parking lot into an outhouse race course
In a normal winter, the Village of Lake George aims to keep their parking lots free of snow, but this has not been a normal … Read more
Lake George Winter Carnival to feature a Gothic castle
Lake George may not be frozen yet this winter but there is plenty of ice in the Village – thirty-thousand pounds, to be exact. This … Read more
Lake George community comes together for 9th annual Chilly Willy Day
Dozens of fun-seekers twirled Hula-hoops, dodged colorful rubber balls and danced The Twist on the snow-covered grounds of Battlefield Park this Saturday in Lake George. … Read more
Is it safe to walk on that frozen lake?
“Can I walk on that?” When the lake waters are open and lapping against the shore the answer, unless you are of divine origins, is … Read more
Over 1,300 Plunge into Lake George on New Year’s Day
Record crowds gathered at Shepard Park in Lake George Village for the annual Lake George Polar Plunge. The registration line began forming at 10 a.m. … Read more