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...
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Acquires Rare Painting of Lake George Barns
For 16 years, famed artist Georgia O'Keeffe spent her summers in Lake George and created over 200 paintings. Until recently, one of these paintings had only been exhibited publicly once in the past 50 years. Titled "The Barns, Lake George,"...
Mayor Blais in the Spotlight: Questions About the Past, Present and Future
Mayor Robert Blais is among the longest-serving mayors in the country. He took a few moments to fill us in on what's new in the area, the most notable changes in the Village he has seen in his 44 years as...
The Artist Behind the Minnehaha Statue in Lake George
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Surfside on the Lake Opens New “Rooftop Cabana Bar”
When I heard the Surfside in Lake George was opening a Roofttop Cabana Bar I absolutely had to check it out. What better way to spend a vacation than relaxing by an outdoor bar, sipping a frozen drink, and taking...
Local Mother Plans 5K To End Lung Cancer
Lung cancer causes more deaths in the United States than all other cancers. In fact, lung cancer causes more deaths than the next three most common cancers combined. Though the devastating disease claims an estimated 160,000 Americans per year, there's...
An Inside Look: Fright Fest
This October, while the tranquil town of Lake George rests after a busy summer season, chaos ensues nearby at the The Great Escape. Chainsaws roar, ghouls roam free, and screams ring through the air as the annual Halloween Celebration, Fright Fest,...
5 Reasons Rachael Ray Loves Lake George
See what celebrity chef Rachael Ray recommends in the area! ...
How Lake George Influenced Famous Artist Georgia O’Keeffe
I remember learning about famous artist Georgia O'Keeffe in my 7th grade art class. I was not informed, however, until just recently that Lake George actually played a large influencing role in the art and life of Georgia O'Keeffe. Pictured...
How The Great Escape Began: The Man Behind It All
The late Charles R. Wood, who would be 99 this year, is known as the 'Father of Theme Parks,' after opening what is now known as The Great Escape in Lake George NY, and co-founding the Double 'H' Hole in...