Water Slide World: Cool option for a hot day in Lake George
Lake George’s Water Slide World is one of the first water parks to open in the country, and its most visible feature, a giant pirate … Read more
Outdoor activities
The Lake George Winter Carnival 2016 wheels in with opening day festivities
“It’s not a perfect day here for a winter carnival,” says Michael Consuelo, “but still, any day in Lake George is a beautiful day.” The … Read more
Lake George 2015 year in review
2015 in Lake George saw the return and expansion of perennial favorite events, new festivals that kept the Village humming all summer and throughout the … Read more
Adirondack Wine and Food Festival debut draws large crowd to Lake George
Foodies, wine connoisseurs and people just seeking to try something new flooded the grounds of Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George yesterday for … Read more
Magic Forest: Fairytale theme park sized for young children
The mega-sized amusement parks that feature giant roller coasters and thrill rides can be overwhelming for small children and exhausting for parents. Magic Forest in … Read more
Lake George Winter Carnival 2015 wraps up with 4×4 truck races and chicken wings
The final weekend of the 54th Lake George Winter Carnival opened today with brilliant, sunny skies and moderate air temperatures, a respite from the record-breaking … Read more
Lake George Winter Carnival opens with outhouses, chili, paratroopers and parade
Opening day of the 2015 Lake George Winter Carnival brought several hundred to the frozen southern end of Lake George yesterday afternoon. Opening ceremonies began … Read more
Nearly 1,200 start 2015 with an icy plunge into Lake George
Undeterred by the 27-degree air temperature and stiff breeze, 1,182 bathing suit-clad plungers splashed into the frigid waters of Lake George at Shepard Park this … Read more
Lake George Village lights up for the 2014 holiday season
Nearly a foot a snow and 25-degree temperatures doesn’t mean outdoor entertainment is over in Lake George Village. Saturday night, Shepard Park filled with a … Read more
Oktoberfest, sutler faire and brilliant foliage draw crowds to Lake George
Mild weather, autumn leaves and a full slate of activities brought thousands to the shores of Lake George this Columbus Day weekend. The Village of … Read more
Adirondack Nationals car show 2014 draws thousands to Lake George
The Adirondack Nationals car show roared into Lake George yesterday, drawing thousands of car enthusiasts to the Village to admire the vintage autos and revel … Read more
Eric Lindell brings his Big Easy soul to Shepard Park
New Orleans-based musician Eric Lindell performed last night on the Shepard Park stage in Lake George to an enthusiastic crowd of more than 200. The … Read more
Art, crafts, food and music draw crowd to Lake George Summer Festival
Local artisans offered a wide array of handmade jewelry, home décor items, toys, clothing and furniture. Shoppers had the opportunity to try an assortment of … Read more
Lake George St. Patrick’s Day parade attracts a crowd despite cold weather
Sub-freezing temperatures didn’t put a chill on festivities at the Lake George St. Patrick’s Day parade, which stepped off at noon today, March 16. Several … Read more
4×4 ice drag races featured at Lake George Winter Carnival this weekend
The second weekend of the Lake George Winter Carnival started with bright sunshine and four-wheel drive vehicles tearing up the frozen lake in front of … Read more
Hundreds begin 2014 with an icy plunge into Lake George
With the air temperature a frigid 16 degrees and the water temperature a balmy 35, it seems perfectly logical that more than 900 swimmers would … Read more
Lake George Village lights up for the 2013 holiday season
A crowd of nearly 300 braved the cool temperatures in Shepard Park last night, Nov. 30, to attend the 16th annual “Lite up the Village” … Read more
Lake George weekend hums with Puccini, pizza and performance racing
A visitor to Lake George, unaware of this weekend’s events, might pause at the deep rumbling sound filling the air, and look overhead for a … Read more