Editor’s note 08/01/16: This article has been corrected to reflect that the young girl who passed away was eight years old, not nine. Just before 9:30 on Monday night a devastating boat accident on Lake George left a eight-year-old girl dead and her mother injured. Charlotte McCue and her mother were boating on the lake near Cramer...
8 Incredible Events You Can’t Miss This Weekend: July 29-31
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out these eight amazing events happening in and around Lake George!
New Distillery, Gallery, and Market Planned for Lake George
Get ready for a really a one-of-a-kind experience as three completely different types of business join together to form a one-stop-shop for visitors and residents of the Lake George area. The Adirondack Collective is collaborating with Work Architecture on a privately funded project to have a combination distillery, art gallery, and market constructed in Lake George that could...
5 Events You Can’t Miss This Weekend: July 22-24
Looking for weekend plans? Check out these five events happening in and around Lake George!
DEC Issues Public Reminder About Bears
With summer in full swing and outdoor activities, like camping and picnicking, at the peak of their popularity, it’s more important than ever to take measures to avoid conflict with wildlife, and black bears in particular. To help reinforce this, the Department of Environmental Conservation recently issued tips on avoiding conflict, as well as a...
Stewart’s Shop at Million Dollar Half Mile to Focus on Grab-and-Go Foods
The area’s newest Stewart’s Shops location, opening on July 20th on the Million Dollar Half Mile stretch of Route 9, is expected to feature a large selection of “grab-and-go” foods – more than the typical Stewart’s. The reasoning behind the grab-and-go selection appears to be all the shopping opportunities along the Million Dollar Half...
Local Swimmer Records Fastest Time Down the Length of Lake George
On the night of Saturday, June 18, while most people along the shores of Lake George were asleep, one man was swimming from Ticonderoga to Lake George Village – the entire length of the lake. Hailing from Saratoga Springs, 47-year-old David Dammerman swam from Saturday through Sunday and broke the record for the fastest time...
5 Events You Can’t Miss This Weekend: July 15-17
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out these five events happening in and around Lake George!
The Hyde Collection Purchases 1928 Lake George Watercolor
The Hyde Collection recently announced an exciting new addition to their already extensive group of works: Lake George by John Marin. A watercolor painting of a view from Bolton Landing, created by Marin in 1928, was purchased by the Hyde Collection at the Sotheby’s auction house on June 9th. The buying of the work was supported by...
The Northeast’s Largest Community Band Festival Is This Weekend
The Lake George Community Band’s 2016 Summer Concert Series occurs every Thursday evening through August 4 in Shepard Park. On July 15 & 16, the Concert Series will be highlighted by the 12th Annual Lake George Community Band Festival, recognized as the largest of its kind in the Northeastern United States. Photo Courtesy of...