Dinosaurs coming to Lake George this summer
It won’t quite be Jurassic Park, the dinosaurs will be animatronic, not the result of DNA manipulation, however, it promises to send guests back in … Read more
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Photos: Nearly 800 begin 2019 with a plunge into Lake George
Dressed in bathing suits and assorted costumes, 779 registered plungers rushed into the chilly waters of Lake George at Shepard Park Beach Tuesday afternoon for … Read more
Lake George Polar Plunge 2019 registration opens New Year’s Eve
It’s been a First Day tradition in Lake George since 1973. On Tuesday, Jan. 1, Shepard Park will fill with revelers dressed in bathing suits … Read more
Magic Forest’s Uncle Sam is going home
Anyone driving the stretch of State Route 9 past Magic Forest in Lake George is going to notice something missing after today. Uncle Sam is … Read more
Where to find a New Year’s Eve party in Lake George
2018 has been quite a year. Elon Musk launched a red Tesla Roadster into space, and Prince Harry married Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. A … Read more
DEC sponsors New Year’s Day 2019 hike up Prospect Mountain
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is promoting their First Day Hikes program as a great way to burn off holiday calories while enjoying … Read more
Village of Lake George names 2018 Citizen of the Year
Business owner and long-time Lake George volunteer firefighter William “Bill” Manion was named Citizen of the Year by Village of Lake George officials. Mayor Robert … Read more
First Adirondack Christkindlmarkt opens with ribbon cutting
Wielding an oversized pair of scissors, Lake George Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the Adirondack Christkindlmarkt Friday afternoon. Lake George, … Read more
Adirondack Christkindlmarkt bringing 30-plus vendors to Lake George Festival Commons
“With the beautiful backdrop of the lake and mountains, this area is reminiscent of the Christkindlmarkt in Lake Constance, Germany,” says Lake George Regional Chamber … Read more
Christmas in Warrensburg brings a full weekend of holiday fun
The streets of Warrensburg will take on the feel of a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie this weekend, Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, as … Read more
Photos: Lake George holiday celebration fills Shepard Park with lights and music
The crowd size in Lake George Saturday evening rivaled that of the busiest summer day. Thousands gathered in Shepard Park to witness the illumination of … Read more
Polar Plungers raise 100K-plus to support Special Olympic athletes
The water temperature in Lake George was 46 degrees Saturday afternoon. The air temperature at Shepard Park was a bit cooler at 36 degrees, and … Read more
Lake George to “lite” up Village with fireworks, parade and 3,500 holiday lights
Lake George will usher in the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 24, with the 21th Annual Lite Up the Village celebration. Village employees have been stringing … Read more
Veterans Day Musket salute honors service members
Standing amid a Field of Flags this Veterans Day, French and Indian war Reenactors marked the 100th anniversary of the WWI Armistice with a musket … Read more
Thanksgiving dinner 2018: Lake George restaurants offering special buffets and menus
Thanksgiving 2018 is Thursday, Nov. 22. Whether you are craving a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings or prefer something different, maybe prime ribs … Read more
CP announces 2018 Holiday Train schedule
The 14-car,1,000-foot long CP Holiday Train, glowing with thousands of bright LED lights, will pass through the Lake George area Monday, Nov. 26 and Tuesday, … Read more
Drive up Prospect Mountain free in November
The drive up Prospect Mountain will be free Saturday, Nov. 3, Sunday Nov. 4 and Veterans Day, Sunday Nov. 11. The Department of Environmental Conservation … Read more
200-plus baskets to be raffled at Ladies Auxiliary Basket & Dessert Day
The Lake George Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is holding its 11th Annual Basket & Desert Day on Sunday, Nov. 4. Dozens of gift baskets, … Read more