The Insider Guide

From places to see and things to do, our blogs can assist you in planning your next getaway or help you learn more about the Lake George Area! Look to The Insider Guide for suggested itineraries, firsthand experiences, and much more! 

A Winter Walk at the Warren County Nature Trails

Quick Trail Facts: Featuring 3.5 miles of trails. Easy, mostly flat trails with a few mild hills. Leashed dogs are welcome. Make sure to take in the views of the beautiful Hudson River. These trails are perfect for snowshoers and cross-country skiers. Winter complicates hiking. I don’t like to…

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A Winter Walk at Meadowbrook Preserve

Quick Trail Facts: Includes 1.5 miles of trails. Easy difficulty level. Leashed dogs are welcome. Enjoy the educational signage throughout the preserve. These trails are perfect for a casual cross-country skiing or snowshoe outing. Queensbury isn’t a mountain town. It lies just south of the…

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Frozen Fiesta: the Lake George Winter Carnival

February is a special month in Lake George Village. Many families who spend their summer vacation lounging on the beaches or exploring the shops on Canada Street don’t know about the Lake George Winter Carnival. Most have never experienced the excitement when the lake first freezes, or the…

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A Winter Walk at Gurney Lane

Quick Trail Facts: Over 5 miles of hiking trails. Mostly easy trails. Leashed dogs are welcome. While these trails are mostly easy, there are a few steep inclines. Gurney Lane also features mountain biking trails and an ice skating rink. The weather in the Lake George Area has been frigid in…

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A Winter Walk on Prospect Mountain

Quick Trail Facts: About 3.5 miles round trip. Moderate difficulty. Pet-friendly. The summit of Prospect Mountain offers beautiful views of southern Lake George, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The road to the summit of Prospect is snowmobile-friendly…

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Local Holiday Shopping in the Lake George Area

The holiday season is in full swing! In celebration of the most wonderful time of the year, Lake George Area businesses are slashing prices and offering can’t-miss deals on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday! Downtown Glens Falls Shop small in downtown Glens Falls beginning…

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Your Guide to Lake Luzerne

Where the Sacandaga River meets the Hudson River, you'll find the picturesque town of Lake Luzerne. With roots dating back to when Native Americans lived off the land, there's adventure around every corner in this southern Adirondack town. Whether you consider yourself a local or a vacationer, Lake…

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An Ice Storm in Glens Falls - Adirondack Thunder Hockey

Glens Falls and ice hockey go together like a stick and a hockey puck. Hard-hitting and high-quality hockey has been played and watched in the Glens Falls Civic Center for decades. The ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder play in the newly renamed Cool Insuring Arena. Mesmerizing puck handling…

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