If you like fast water and challenging rapids, then spring is the best time of year to go whitewater rafting in Lake George and the Adirondacks! Whitewater rafting season usually starts sometime in April and runs though mid-October, but the first month or so is always the best time if you’re an experienced rafter seeking...
Make Your Dream A Reality By Buying A Fairytale-Style Castle On Lake George
We all dream of building castles in the air, but for over 30 years, one local man has turned that fantasy into a reality and constructed an actual stone castle overlooking Lake George in Bolton Landing, NY. What started as a promise for his three-year-old son is a dream come true, and now the owner,...
Major Barbershop Quartet Singing Festival Coming To Lake George In May 2017
Editor’s Note (4/4/2017): The following article has been updated to include some additional details about the event. It’s been over a decade since the annual Barbershop Quartet Festival in Bolton Landing was forced to end due to financial reasons, and since then, a similar event has been sorely missed in the Lake George Region....
Celebrate Spring In Lake George At These 7 Fun Events: March 31 – April 2
Temperatures are warming up, and it’s starting to feel like spring in Lake George. Will you be visiting the area this weekend? Is so, then you won’t want to miss out on these 7 spring events and activities going on in and around the Lake George Region! Fantastic Shows & Festivals The Great Upstate...
New Streetscape Improvement Plan Could Revitalize Northern Lake George Village
The heart of Lake George Village may not be the only section of Route 9 that will receive a complete streetscape revitalization in the future. With the northern end of the village in need of major sidewalk and road upgrades, there is a new proposal to improve the area and make it much more...
New Smelt Fishing Regulations On Lake George
For as long as I can remember, the possession of smelt on Lake George has been strictly prohibited by the NYS DEC. You couldn’t harvest the fish, and you certainly were not allowed to use them for bait for some of the bigger sport fishing species in Lake George. The Department of Environmental Conservation...
Plans Are Underway For An Exciting New Dog Park In Lake George This Summer
For the longest time, dog owners in the Lake George Region have wished for a public place where they could bring their dog to walk and play. Although “Dog Beach” in Lake George Village is perfect for taking your dog swimming, there are now plans to create an official dog park in the area...
The Lake George 12ster Challenges Hikers To Summit 12 Of The Region’s Peaks
Would you love to go on an unforgettable hiking adventure in the Lake George Region? Take on the Lake George 12ster! Similar to the Adirondack 46er, the new Lake George 12ster challenges hikers to summit 12 of Lake George’s hidden gem peaks. After the hiking challenge is completed, hikers are eligible to become an official...
Satisfy Your Cravings At These Spring Events In Lake George This Weekend: March 24-26
There may be snow on the ground, but spring has finally arrived in Lake George! Ready to celebrate the season? Head to the Lake George Region this weekend for exciting food events, outdoor fun, and so much more. For The Foodie Wine & Chocolate Week at Adirondack Winery – Today Through Sunday, March 26...
Registration For The Summer Hike-A-Thon In Lake George Is Filling Up Fast
Since 2013, the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has transformed the Fifth of July into a celebration of their free parks and preserves – the Hike-A-Thon! Hundreds of hikers and paddlers sign up each year to show their appreciation for these natural resources in the Lake George Region. There is no cost to participate, but pre-registration...