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
Chandler Travis Philharmonic entertains crowd in Shepard Park
This is not your father’s philharmonic. The nine-piece band (and the pieces are varied – trumpet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, mandolin, accordion, harmonica, et al.) performed … Read more
Thousands pack Lake George for fireworks display, traffic a problem
They came by boat, bike, trolley and car, wearing tank tops, shorts, sarees and burkas; it seemed the entire United States, in all its diversity, … Read more
Adirondack road trip: Explore the museum at Blue Mountain Lake
A day at the Adirondack Museum is a definite bucket list item for those enamored of the mountains, lakes and forests of New York’s Adirondack … Read more
Summerfest 2012 draws diversity of artisans to Lake George
“Cut hot bread without squishing and bagels without killing yourself!” That is the promise of the Adirondack Bow Knife. Woodworker Duane Wetmore is eager to … Read more
Crossroads of the French and Indian War: Reenactment at Bolton Landing
It is 1757 and the Marquis de Montcalm’s forces are pressing down Lac du Saint Sacrament, advancing in a campaign to take Fort William Henry. … Read more
Friday concert series kicks off season with Max Creek
Meandering music and a gentle June night brought out a mellow crowd of nearly 150 to Shepard Park Friday evening to dance under the maples … Read more