Nearly 1,200 brave the icy waters for Lake George’s 2013 Polar Plunge
Clad in bikinis, swimming trunks and assorted costumes, including the entire cast of The Avengers, hundreds began the new year with a splash into Lake … Read more
Gillian Burdett
Cut-your-own tree at Warrensburg Christmas tree farm
There is an increase in business at cut-your-own tree farms in recent years, according to Mark Brown of Brown’s Tree Farm on the Schroon River … Read more
Warrensburg ushers in holidays with music, lights and reindeer
A light dusting of snow fell over Warrensburg late Friday night, setting a festive atmosphere for the 24th Annual Christmas in Warrensburgh this weekend, Dec. … Read more
Lake George lights up for the holidays with song and magic
More than 200 braved blustery winds and snow flurries in Shepard Park Saturday night, Nov. 24, for the 15th annual “Lite up the Village” celebration. … Read more
Lake George pulls through Hurricane Sandy with little damage
One Lake George Village dock, an older one slated for replacement, was torn from its moorings; a few boards are missing from the remaining docks. … Read more
Things get creepy as daylight fades at the Great Escape Fright Fest
Daylight hours at the Six Flags’ Halloween festival are a cheerful, kid-friendly affair of trick-or-treating through Buckaroo Junction and costume contests at Timbertown Theater. The … Read more
Spectacular Adirondack vistas reward hikers in the Berry Pond Preserve
Stunning mountain panoramas are within the reach of even novice hikers in the Lake George, N.Y. Berry Pond Preserve. The 1,436-acre tract is owned and … Read more
Knocks, brats and flying kegs: Oktoberfest draws crowds to Lake George Village
It was a damp start for The Lake George Village Oktoberfest this Saturday, October 6, but at noon, just as the beer taps began to … Read more
Lake George fall foliage nears peak for Columbus Day
Foliage-watches are reporting brilliant colors as far south as Saratoga and north to Tupper and Lake Placid as we enter into the holiday weekend. While … Read more
Warrensburg’s World’s Largest Garage Sale: Conquer the traffic jam
It’s that time of year when the streets of Warrensburg are paved with deals, and the aroma of blooming onions and fried dough settle over … Read more
Pick your own at local apple orchards
A drive out to one of the local apple orchards can be more than just a shopping trip to grab a basic food item. With … Read more
Everyday heroes assemble at Warrensburg 9/11 memorial service
The Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company continued its September 11 tradition last night with a candlelight memorial service at the Floyd Bennett Memorial bandstand in the … Read more
Ramblin Jug Stompers entertain and amuse crowd in Lake George
A banjo, a train whistle, a tin can and a hat – what do these things all have in common? In the capable hands of … Read more
Heritage festival and county fair a mix of old and new
The 140th Warren County Youth Fair had a 19th-century atmosphere added this year. Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Youth Fair sponsor, joined with the Warren County … Read more
Large crowd enjoys Blues Night in Shepard Park
It was a muggy night in Lake George but the sultry air just added to the Mississippi Delta atmosphere of the Lake George Arts Project’s … Read more
Local farmers markets: Growing source for affordable healthy food
The mid-summer harvest is coming in and farmers nationwide are bringing their bounty to an increasing number of direct-sale markets this summer. U.S. Secretary of … Read more
Stand up paddling all the rage at Love the Lake Paddle Fest
Kayaks and paddle boards dotted the waters just off shore of Shepard Park Beach as the American Canoe Association (ACA) and Patty’s Water Sports brought … Read more
C.J. Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band pack Shepard Park
Everybody was little Cajun Wednesday evening, July 18, in Shepard Park as C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band created an atmosphere of moss-draped … Read more