Lake George Winter Carnival 2018 opens with outhouses, chili and ice
A flu epidemic is gripping the nation, and a stiff breeze added a biting wind chill factor to the 20-degree air temperature on Lake George … Read more
Outdoor activities
Brutal cold didn’t stop the Lake George 2018 New Year’s Day Polar Plunge
After a week of bitterly cold weather, the Southern end of Lake George has frozen over. Cruise ships that planned to travel down the lake … Read more
When does Lake George freeze?
The lake is quiet this time of year. The beaches are closed, and most boaters have put their vessels up for the winter. Anglers have … Read more
Lake George 2018 New Year’s Day Polar Plunge details announced
Duffy’s Tavern has released the schedule for the 2018 New Year’s Day Polar Plunge. Registration for plungers will open Sunday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. … Read more
This little u-pick apple orchard is the real deal
Here at the Lake George Examiner, when we flip the calendar page from August to September and autumn leaves begin to cover the walk, our … Read more
Lake George Fall 2017 calendar brings concerts, festivals and car shows
Labor Day is usually quiet in Lake George. The busy holiday weekend wraps up with visitors heading home to get the kids back in school … Read more
Lake George Dog Park lets 4-pawed kids run free
Doggie Parents will have a place to let their pets run unleashed in Lake George with the opening of a Dog Park at the Lake … Read more
EVP Pro-Am Beach Volleyball Tour hits Lake George this weekend
July 13, 2017 — UPDATE: ALL GAMES ARE TAKING PLACE AT MILLION DOLLAR BEACH. THERE WILL BE NO VOLLEYBALL AT FESTIVAL COMMONS THIS YEAR. More … Read more
NY State campgrounds: A budget Adirondack vacation
It is, perhaps, one of the best vacation deals in the Adirondacks. For little more than twenty bucks a night, you can buy a spot … Read more
Million Dollar Beach to open Memorial Day Weekend; hours expanded for 2017 season
Lake George Beach, better known as Million Dollar Beach, will be open for swimming Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 27 to … Read more
Molly Hatchet coming to Lake George for Americade concert series
The iconic Southern rockers Molly Hatchet will headline the Americade Concert Series in Lake George this June, Americade organizers announced yesterday. The June 10, 2017 … Read more
Lake George Winter Carnival draws large crowd over the holiday weekend
Warm temperatures, brilliant sunshine, traffic along Canada Street and sidewalks filled with shoppers — the scene in Lake George Village yesterday could have been plucked … Read more
Lake George Winter Carnival adds new events for Presidents Day Weekend
Real winter weather has hit the Lake George region. A stretch of cold temperatures has brought ice to Lake George, however, is not yet thick … Read more
Fish without a license on 2017 Free Fishing Days
Next weekend, Feb. 18 – 19, brings the first of several Free Fishing Days scheduled by New York State. The Free Fishing Days program is … Read more
Lake George Winter Carnival 2017 kicks off with outhouses, chili and parade
The skim of ice covering Lake George this February can only support a few ducks, but that didn’t deter crowds seeking outdoor fun yesterday as … Read more
Lake George 2016: The year in photos
New events and attractions added to long-time favorite Lake George activities made for a busy 2016 at the Queen of American Lakes. Here is a … Read more
Lake George Holiday events you don’t want to miss
The Northwest winds have stripped the trees bare, and a light dusting of snow now covers the ground. Balsam wreaths and twinkling lights have replaced … Read more
Hundreds plunge into Lake George for Special Olympics fundraiser
Special Olympic supporters were “freezin’ for a Reason” today with a polar plunge into Lake George at Shepard Park Beach. It was a festive atmosphere … Read more