As some of you may have heard in previous years, Lake George, like many lakes in the United States, was experiencing problems with invasive species.   The Asian clam, watermilfoil, zebra muscles and the spiny water flea are just a few that have plagued Lake George.    Since the waterways are connected it opens the door for the species to spread.   In order to gain control over the problem Lake George is taking a HUGE step in avoiding these invaders and requiring Mandatory Boat Washing for all watercraft being launched into the Lake George waters.   You can find out information here. Beginning [...]

The St. Martin Wedding         The Lodges at Cresthaven                                                When my wife and I started planning our wedding, the only things we really knew for sure was that we wanted it to be unique, with our own personal twist and we wanted it to be on Lake George. I had grown up near Lake George and had been swimming and boating in the lake for as long as I can remember. Having met my wife in New York City, I couldn’t wait to show her my favorite place on earth. Our first trip as a couple was camping on the [...]

Most people think of Lake George only as a summer town.  Understandable. I mean, who wouldn't want to enjoy this?     Or this?   But winter is a great time in Lake George.    Here is a shot of what the resort looks like from the lake.   This weekend starts the Lake George Winter Carnival.  You can find their schedule of events here.  If you have never been it is a really fun winter event.    In runs on the weekends throughout the month of February.  There  is something for everyone- outhouse races, chili and chower cookoffs, flag football, fireworks, beach bonfires, car races, [...]

The property that The Boathouse Restaurant stands on has a lot of history.   We did a little internet research on sites such as Wikipedia and found a lot of information in the book Millionaires' Row on Lake George, NY by author and historian William Preston Gates. Lake George, NY was a summertime playground for the most wealthy Americans.   Many of the richest Americans built "cottages" on the lake.   These "cottages" consisted of large homes including multiple bedrooms and being as large as 20,000 square feet!   In the 1860's Walter W. Price followed some of his wealthy friends and purchased land on the [...]