Category Archives: Lake George

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Who Is This Man? And Who Cut His Fingers Off?

September 17, 2012
Tucked back in the woods of Lake George is a tall statue of a man holding Rosary Beads, with at least one finger cut off. Who is he, and why is there a statue of him? His name is Father Isaac Jogues ...
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Will the Real Bloody Pond Please Stand Up?

August 4, 2012
If you travel on Rt. 9 in Lake George, south of the village, roughly between where Exit 21 and 20 would be, you see a small, over run pond with a blue marker on it. The sign says “Bloody Pond&#...
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Remember that Crazy Mussolini Hat?

June 15, 2012
I remember seeing pictures of Mussolini, the Italian dictator, in my school books. He always wore this crazy black hat. Never saw another one like it anywhere. Did you know that hat ended up in Lake ...
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A&W Root Beer Lake George

May 27, 2012
A & W Root Beer Route 9, Lake George You can’t miss it as you head into Lake George from Exit 21. It’s A&W,  a restaurant featuring Americas favorite root beer! But is the food as...
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2012 Lake George Winter Fest Photos……

February 6, 2012
A winter festival without the winter. 50 degree temperatures. A lake not frozen over. Melting ice sculptures. But a staff of volunteers doing their best to make it the best (whoever made that chilli,...
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Hyde Collection Art Museum

September 23, 2011
http://www.hydecollection.org/ Art Museum & Historic House 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 p. 518.792.1761 fx.518.792.9197 The Hyde Collection is an art museum with an extraordinary coll...
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Barkeater Chocolates of North Creek

August 27, 2011
The Adirondacks = Fine Chocolate   The Adirondacks are synonymous with pristine rivers, dense patches of forest, high peaks and of course – artisan European-style chocolate. Seriously. Sur...
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Buck Mountain

June 26, 2011
Buck Mountain is a great little hike over looking Lake George. I am going to use the phrase “little hike”, but it is 3.2 miles one way, and is quite steep towards the top. The first mile of the trail...
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Moreau State Park

December 11, 2010
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 Richard DiMaggio...
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Prospect Mountain

December 11, 2010
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...