Lake George Winter Carnival
The Lake George Winter Carnival kicked off Saturday, February 6th, and was a great time for everyone. Kids got a kick out of walking on a frozen lake, and when a helicopter landed next to them, the excitement grew. Some sky jumpers climbed on and the helicopter took off across the lake–racing the snowmobiles on the ground, of course, in a race that appeared to be a tie. Moments later small dots appeared as the parachutests fell from high above... [Read More...]
Lake George Winter Carnival
February 6 & 7, 2010 Saturday and Sunday each weekend: · Sunkiss Ballooning Hot Air Balloon Tether Rides (fee)….8:30-9:30 AM on lake · Hot Air Balloon Walk About @ King Neptunes Parking lot · Children’s Activities @ King Neptunes Restaurant… 11:00-2:00 · Snowmobile Water Skip… 2:30 · Games $1 fee (PRIZES)… 12:00-2:00 · Polar Plunge… 3:00 · Snowmobile Rides (fee)… 12:00-2:00 ·... [Read More...]
Buck Mountain Revisited
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Santa’s Work Shop
Santa’s Workshop in North Pole, NY is one of those magical places everyone has to visit. Yes, there is a North Pole. Yes, there is a real post office there you can even mail cards from so they’ll be postmarked, “North Pole.” And yes, after this trip, I am convinced as ever there really is a Santa. Santa’s Workshop is as close as you’ll ever get to meeting the real Santa. #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2... [Read More...]
Moreau State Park
Moreau Lake State Park Moreau, NY Exit 17N of NYS Northway, Route 87 (about 20 minutes North of Saratoga) Camping spots available. Cabin for rent. “Top 100” Places in America to Camp The world has discovered Moreau. Upstate New Yorkers have been going here for decades, keeping this little treasure all to themselves. And as Saratoga has grown, so too has Moreau. Named in 2005 as one of the “Top 100” Best Places in America to camp, this little... [Read More...]
Champlain Canal Tours
Champlain Canal Tours www.champlaincanaltours.com If you’re standing inthe middle of Saratoga, you’ll see a sign that says Route 29. Turn right onto Route 29 East, and you’ll go past a playground and a few buildings, and then, within minutes, you enter country. Real pretty country, with the Vermont mountains on your right. Where on earth does this Route 29 take you? #gallery-4 { margin: auto; } #gallery-4 .gallery-item { float:... [Read More...]
Cooper’s Cave
Cooper’s Cave Glens Falls, NY – Off Exit 18 of the Northway, I87 Open Memorial Day to Halloween from 9am to 8 pm Smack in the middle of Glens Falls is “Cooper’s Cave”, the cave described in the world famous book, “Last of the Mohicans” by James Fenimore Cooper. The river forks and admist the center is a beautiful shale-like area. In here, lies the cave. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float:... [Read More...]
Lake Luzerne
Lake Luzerne, New York When you get off Exit 21 of I87, Lake George, we all too often want to take a right hand turn and head into Lake George Village. But if you make a left….drive 20 minutes, you hit the beautiful Lake Luzerne. We are going to be doing more on lake Luzerne, but wanted to share with you a collage of beauty from this town nestled so close to Lake George. #gallery-6 { margin: auto; } #gallery-6 .gallery-item... [Read More...]
Sleeping Beauty Mountain
Sleeping Beauty Mountain, Fishbrook Pond, andBumps Pond Near Lake George, NY (directions at bottom) I have hiked Sleeping Beauty many times. The photos are marked “08”, but I have been back several times, and the scenery hasn’t changed much. The hike is a favorite: It can be short and sweet, or long and wonderful, ranging from two miles to 9 miles, depending on how ambitious you feel. #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7... [Read More...]
Prospect Mountain
Prospect Mountain, Lake George Just before you enter Lake George Village (on Route 9, heading north) is a small sign that reads, “Prospect Mountain”. It’s funny, but a lot of people have passed that sign and never went up! It’s called the 100 mile view–and for a reason! #gallery-8 { margin: auto; } #gallery-8 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-8... [Read More...]
