Photos: Lake George New Year’s Day Polar Plunge 2025
For more than half a century, New Year’s Day in Lake George, for many, has included a dip into the icy waters. The tradition continued … Read more
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Celebrate New Year’s in Lake George with parties, cruises, fireworks and hikes
We are nearly a quarter of the way through the 21st century. If you are looking for a way to mark the occasion, you’re bound … Read more
Photos: 1,600 plunge into Lake George for Special Olympics
The atmosphere was festive in Shepard Park this Saturday for the 18th Annual Freezin’ For a Reason Lake George Polar Plunge. The event is Special … Read more
Lake George 2024 Winter Carnival to open with ceremony, outhouses, and chili
After an unusually warm start to the year, two back-to-back snowstorms have transformed the Lake George region into a winter wonderland. The forecast going into … Read more
Photos: Nearly 800 begin 2019 with a plunge into Lake George
Dressed in bathing suits and assorted costumes, 779 registered plungers rushed into the chilly waters of Lake George at Shepard Park Beach Tuesday afternoon for … Read more
Lake George Polar Plunge 2019 registration opens New Year’s Eve
It’s been a First Day tradition in Lake George since 1973. On Tuesday, Jan. 1, Shepard Park will fill with revelers dressed in bathing suits … 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
1,201 celebrate New Year’s Day with a plunge into Lake George
Penguins, Santa Clauses and even Donald Trump stripped down to bathing suits on a snowy Shepard Park Beach this afternoon for the annual Lake George … 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
Over 1,300 Plunge into Lake George on New Year’s Day
Record crowds gathered at Shepard Park in Lake George Village for the annual Lake George Polar Plunge. The registration line began forming at 10 a.m. … Read more