There’s no such thing as a boring stay in the Lake George Area. Festivals, fireworks, free events – there’s always an event to attend and celebrate. An amazing event can be the cherry on top of any vacation. Which one will you drop in on?
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Winter Vacation in the Lake George Area: Snow-Covered and Cozy
Written by Eric Pfau The Adirondacks are the East’s natural jungle-gym. The lakes are distinctive, numerous, and always boasting clean water. Most of the hiking trails double as snowshoe or cross-country trails, usually leading to a miles-long mountain tableau. The quiet and rambling streams are interrupted only by the patient…
Read More6 Tips to Help You Transition from Summer to Fall… Gracefully
There is something about the first hints of autumn that make even the oldest among us think back to the last days of summer and those first exhilarating days of starting school with a new teacher and classmates. The back-to-school season is a time of opportunity and promise, it can…
Read MoreHiking Highlight – Potash Mountain
Written by Eric Pfau New trails aren’t common in the Adirondacks, so exploring a newer one is a fun experience. The Potash Mountain Hiking Trail is one of these rare, relatively new trails. The bald southern face of Potash is a common sight in Lake Luzerne, but the state-owned summit was landlocked…
Read MoreBrant Lake Bonanaza: the Brant Lake Winter Carnival
Written by Eric Pfau My fiancé and I wanted to experience an event we had never attended, so we chose the Brant Lake Winter Carnival. When we rounded a bend on Route 8 and saw the long stretch of cars lining the shoulder near Jimbo’s Club on the Point, we knew…
Read More5 Ways to See Stunning Fall Foliage from the Water
Written by Eric Pfau Cover Photo: Kacey O’Brien September and October in the Lake George Area boasts striking colors that are all the more stunning when they reflect on the water’s surface. Our waterways not only add to the seasonal scenery, but also offer an unparalleled vantage point to take…
Read MoreAn Ice Storm in Glens Falls – Adirondack Thunder Hockey
Written by Eric Pfau Glens Falls and ice hockey go together like a stick and a hockey puck. Hard-hitting and high-quality hockey has been played and watched in the Glens Falls Civic Center for decades. The ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder play in the newly renamed Cool Insuring Arena. Mesmerizing puck handling, screaming…
Read MoreTaking a Romantic Getaway in the Lake George Area
The Lake George Area is known for being a family vacation destination, but it’s also a favorite for romantic getaways. Who doesn’t dream about having a romantic weekend as a couple? Imagine a twinkling candle and a table for two—an anniversary toast or a Valentine’s Day marriage proposal, you never…
Read MorePacking It All In
What you bring depends a lot on where you are staying and what you love to do. One thing we always suggest is stuffing one extra bag inside for things that may find their way back home—new t-shirts, prizes won at the Great Escape, or a beautiful cutting board from…
Read MoreIt’s Winter Carnival Season!
Another Winter – Another Carnival… Winter is a time of rest and relaxation, peace and quiet. Beachfronts are still and covered with snow. Traffic thins out during the week, and crowds in local bars and restaurants are cozy and familiar. As the chill takes a seemingly permanent hold, and February…
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