Although Lake George is becoming more of a year-round desitination, there seems to be a slight drop-off between November and the end of January. I’ve noticed many establishments close for vacation or a little break, and one of the ones I really miss is the Adirondack Pub and Brewery. They not only have good beer, but really… Continue reading Signs a New Lake George Tourism Season Is Beginning
This weekend is the Nature Valley World Cup Freestyle, and last night was the Ladies and Mens’ Aerial Finals at the Olympic Jumping Center. What an amazing time! There were Olympic athletes from all over the world, including Canada, Belarus, China and Australia. For some, the results of the World Cup would determine if they… Continue reading Nature Valley World Cup Freestyle Aerials in Lake Placid
The puppy and I took a ride around the Lake George area today on the way to Saratoga Springs and stumbled on a snow-covered Glen Lake. I saw Glen Lake for the first time in the fall. The lake has one public access area next to the Docksider Restaurant, and I can’t wait till spring… Continue reading Snow on Glen Lake
This is a really neat money-saving, and marketing, event in Saratoga Springs on Saturday — Bag Day. Basically you pick up a bag distributed by the Saratoga Downtown Business Association and at participating locations you get 20 percent off one item you decide to put in that bag. At restaurants you get 20 percent off an entree on… Continue reading Bag Day in Saratoga Springs
This is a little late, (11 days to be exact) but I wrote the blog the weekend after New Years, e-mailed it to myself and then couldn’t find it. Ended up, the e-mail was filtered into a different folder. Needless to say, I just found it. It was the first New Years I had my… Continue reading Ringing in the New Year ADK Style
Some of you may be saying, ‘Michelle, you are about two weeks late!’ But, for those that follow the Russian Orthodox faith Christmas is celebrated on Jan. 7. My Dad’s side of the family falls into this category. They still celebrate Dec. 25, but for as long as I can remember they also celebrated what… Continue reading Merry ‘Russian’ Christmas
