Lake George Area Prepares for Glorious Winter Activities

10-25-2007

 

WARREN COUNTY, NY (10/24/2007; )-- While most people think of the Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks as mainly a place for summer fun and frolic, the local tourism department encourages travelers to think of the area as a perfect destination for countless recreational options during the winter wonderland months.

Warren County Tourism has unveiled a long list of winter activity offerings, including over 120 frozen lakes and ponds for ice fishing, hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails, snow tubing parks, ski resorts, and millions of acres of magnificent scenery. In addition, warm inns, B&B’s, lodges, cabins and hotels present the perfect places to snuggle-up after a day in nature’s paradise.

“Winter is one of our most exciting seasons in the Lake George Area,” said Kate Johnson, director of Warren County Tourism. “Visitors have ample options to keep them busy. Between skiing and snowboarding down our top-notch mountains, ice fishing in the lakes, or getting cozy in a cabin by the fireplace and watching the snow fall, Warren County has something for everyone during the winter months.”

The Lake George Area will kick off the season with several holiday festivals in December. A Holiday Weekend in Bolton Landing will be held on Dec. 1-2 and is free to the public. Christmas in the Adirondacks craft festival will be held Dec. 7-9 at the Adirondack Sports Complex.

Several festivities are planned to help bring in the New Year. Dinner cruises, party cruises and fireworks shows are scheduled for New Year’s Eve. First Night at the Lake George Forum will also be held to help welcome in 2008. Skating, arts & crafts, face painting, music, food and more will be available at the Forum from 6-10 p.m. More information can found at www.lakegeorgeforum.com.

New Year’s Day will also feature celebrations, including the Downtown Gala in Glens Falls, First Day in Lake George, the Frostbite Cruise, a New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch Cruise and a New Year’s Day swim.

Individuals interested in nature can take a guided snowshoe hike with a naturalist at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center in Bolton Landing throughout February. For more information, visit www.upyondafarm.com.

The Lake George Winter Carnival weekends also offer outdoor enthusiasts several opportunities to enjoy the winter weather with snowmobile races, a polar golf tournament, IWPA dog pulls, a giant ice slide and more. Each weekend in February offers different events. More information can be found at www.lakegeorgewintercarnival.com.

Ice fishing is a popular sport in the Lake George area. Anglers can fish for Northern Pike, Lake Trout, and Landlocked Salmon from mid-January through mid-February, while Jack Perch is the catch of choice after mid-February. For a downloadable guide to Adirondack Fishing, visit www.fishadk.com.

Warren County is also known for its snowmobile trails. Over 200 miles of trails are maintained and patrolled by four local snowmobile clubs. A detailed map of the 2007-2008 trails in the Adirondacks can be obtained by visiting www.visitadirondacks.com or www.snowmobileny.com.

Other popular activities during the winter months include cross-country and downhill skiing, ice skating, sledding and tobogganing, horseback rides, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snow tubing and snowboarding. More information about these and other season-specific activities and events can be found in the Lake George Area Free Winter brochure, available online at www.visitlakegeorge.com.

The Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks is an easy-to-reach, affordable vacation destination for the whole family. Among the many winter activities available are indoor amusements, museums, exhibits, galleries, theater, and shopping and antiquing. There is a wide range of lodging and dining options, with easy access off I-87. For free information contact the Warren County Tourism Dept. at 800-365-1050 x5100 or online at www.visitlakegeorge.com.

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