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Photos: The Adventure Team explores Natural Stone Bridge and Caves in Pottersville

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025
man, woman and two children standing on a rock formation at Natural Stone Bridge and Caves in Pottersville, NY.

Natural Stone Bridge and Caves is a geological wonder found slightly off the beaten path in Pottersville, New York — about a half-hour drive from … Read more

Archaeological survey team returns to Battlefield Park this June

May 29, 2025
woman holding find at an archaeological dig.

Associate Professor Siobhan Hart, Chair of Skidmore College’s Anthropology Department, will return to Battlefield Park on June 2 to resume the Archaeological study she and … Read more

Who really captured Fort George 250 years ago?

May 16, 2025May 12, 2025

Just three weeks and a day after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Patriot forces took control of Fort George from the British. Sunday, May … Read more

Where to find U-pick apple orchards near Lake George

September 29, 2024
woman and small child in an apple orchard looking at an apple

Along with traveling country roads to take in the fall foliage and piling up varieties of squash and mums on the front stoop, heading out … Read more

Adirondack Carvers Co-Op holds unique ribbon cutting at Grand Opening celebration

July 27, 2024

The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce holds many ribbon cuttings throughout the year to welcome new businesses to the Lake George Area. These events … Read more

Fort William Henry Museum to kick off 70th-year celebration with Community Day

June 19, 2024
Cannon fire at night from a log fort

Fort William Henry Museum has been bringing history to life for 70 years, and to celebrate the milestone anniversary, the Museum is holding a Community … Read more

Battlefield Park Visitor Center opens for 2024 season Memorial Day weekend

May 22, 2024
A man looks at panels depicting historical events at the Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center.

The Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center will open for its third season on Friday, May 24, 2024, and will be open 10 a.m. – … Read more

Horseback riding and more: New equine experience opens at Roaring Brook Ranch

April 28, 2024
two horses in stalls

Sharon Capraun says she has been riding horses since she was 3 years old — that’s nearly 70 years in the saddle. She’s worked at … Read more

Dancing Horses, LLC. to launch at Roaring Brook with Open Ranch event and ribbon cutting

April 25, 2024
image of a horse running through a pasture

The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce and CVB is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, April 28 at 12:15 p.m. to celebrate the launch … Read more

Winter’s Dream offers discount to locals in the 518 area code

January 18, 2024
A child explores a light display a Lake George Winter's Dream.

Lake George Winter’s Dream and Price Chopper/Market 32 have joined to offer a more affordable way for locals to experience the Winter’s Dream experience. Mondays … Read more

‘It’s about magic, joy and celebration’ — Lake George Winter’s Dream opens

December 8, 2023

The highly anticipated multimedia attraction, Lake George Winter’s Dream, opens today, Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Fort William Henry fortress, 48 Canada Street, Lake … Read more

Winter’s Dreams and Winter Realms: 2 new icy attractions coming to Lake George

October 11, 2023
out door light show in the winter's dream display

If you drove past Fort William Henry this week and saw cannons flying through the air, it wasn’t your imagination. Fort William Henry has begun … Read more

Carlton’s Raid of 1780 remembered: Historical marker to be unveiled in Battlefield Park

October 2, 2023
Historical Marker INSCRIPTION FORT GEORGE CAPTURED BY MAJOR CARLETON AND BRITISH FORCES AFTER BRIEF SKIRMISH ON OCTOBER 11, 1780. FORT BURNED NEARBY & AMERICAN SOLDIERS TAKEN PRISONER. WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2023

It’s called “The Great Burning.” October 8-11, 1780, during the fight for American independence, British Major Christopher Carleton led 1,000 British soldiers, Native allies and … Read more

Thurman Fall Farm Tour 2023 to feature wagon rides, farm tours and artisan market

September 25, 2023
young boy in a red wagon looking at a flock of white geese

Farms and businesses in Thurman are opening their doors to the public for the annual Fall Farm Tour on Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.- 4 … Read more

Refurbished Battle of Carillon diorama unveiled at Battlefield Park Visitor Center

July 11, 2023

In July 1758, British General James Abercromby set out to attack the French at Fort Carillon (now Fort Ticonderoga.) From the lake’s southern shore, where … Read more

Hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts participate in LGLC Hike-a-Thon 2023

July 6, 2023
two hikers with a golden retriever on a rock outcropping Hike-a-Thon 2023

Wednesday, July 5, more than 700 people hiked and paddled through Lake George Land Conservancy parks and preserves for the Conservancy’s 11th Annual Hike-a-Thon. Hike-a-Thon … Read more

Lake George Association installs new exhibit at Visitors Center

June 23, 2023
Woman scans QR Code at LGA display

The Lake George Visitors Center, located on the corner of Canada Street and Beach Road, is launching the 2023 summer season with a new, interactive … Read more

Battlefield Park Alliance to host Memorial Day remembrance ceremony

May 22, 2023
Memorial Day remembrance ceremony members of American Legion lay wreath on solder's grave

The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance invites the public to attend its annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. The … Read more

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