LegenD - Lake George
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LegenD - Lake George
$; under 5 J X 494-2840 4-5 Fright Fest~Thrills by Day, Chills by Night: Great Escape, QBY. North Country's largest Halloween celebration! 12pm, $ X 792-3500; sixflags.com/greatescape 4-5 World's Largest Garage Sale~35th Anniversary: Townwide, WBG. Something for everyone, food & fun, 9am-5pm, J 623-2161; http://warrensburgchamber.com/garage.php 8 Open Forge Night~Blacksmithing with Adam Howard & Friends: Adirondack Folk School, LL. Art & history of blacksmithing. Try your hand at the forge. 6:30-8:30pm, D 696-2400; adirondackfolkschool.org 10 Garlic Festival at the Farmers' Market~5th Annual: Warrensburgh Mills Historic District Park, WBG. Samplings, food contests, recipes, horticultural info, bulbs, locally grown produce, maple products; live music. 3-6pm, J X 466-5497 10-11 Spirits of History Ghost Tour: Fort William Henry, LGV. Spirits still call the Fort & grounds home. Ages 12 & older. Walking tour. 8:30pm, resv, $ 964-6647; fwhmuseum.com 11 Adirondack Flames Hockey ~ Opening Night!: Civic Center, GF. Join the Adirondack Flames as they begin their 2014-2015 hockey season in Hometown USA! AHL affiliate of the NHL Calgary Flames. $ X 480-3355; adirondackflames.com 11 Art & Craft Fair: Town of Chester Municipal Ctr, CH. Local & regional artists & artisans. 10am-4pm, J X 803-4034; northwarren.com 11 Bolton's Best Chili Day: Rogers Park, BL. Great chili~great fun! $ 644-3831; boltonchamber.com 11 Craft Fair: Sacred Heart Church, LGV. Handcrafted items, used books, pumpkins, mums; bake sale. 9am-4pm, J X 668-2046 11 Guided Fall Foliage Hike with John Crist~Cat & Thomas Mountains Preserve: Lake George Land Conservancy, BL. 7 mi moderate-challenging to both summits, variety of trails. Rain or Shine! 9am-3pm, reg, J 644-9767; lglc.org 11 Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 11 Roast Beef Dinner: Community Methodist Church, CH. 5-7pm, $ X 494-3374 11 Sabor Brasil~Brazilian Jazz: Tannery Pond, NC. 7:30pm, $ X 251-3911; upperhudsonmusicalarts.org 11 Thurman Fall Farm Tour: Town Hall, TH. Family fun, quilts, demos. Tractors, crafts, wagon rides; food. Schedule & maps available in town & online. 9am-5pm; site times vary. J/$ 623-9595; thurmanfallfarmtour.com 11 Zombie Run 5k: Great Escape, QBY. Your life depends on it as you race blood thirsty, flesh eating, brain sucking Zombies! 10am, reg, $ 792-3500 x3361; sixflags.com/greatescape 11-12 18th Century Sutler Faire: Fort William Henry, LGV. Family fun marketplace, handmade crafts, tinware, toys, clothing, for soldiers & civilians. J with regular Fort admission. 9am-5pm, $ X 964-6626; fwhmuseum.com 11-12 Arts & Crafts Festival & Townwide Garage Sale: Rogers Park, BL. Local & regional artists, artisans, crafters. 10am-4pm, J 644-3831; boltonchamber.com 11-12 Fall Festival & Haunted Hayrides: West Mtn, QBY. Family fun, candy apples, face painting, apple bobbing, hot cider, grilled sweet corn, pumpkin pies. $ B 636-3699; westmtn.net 11-12 Fright Fest~Thrills by Day, Chills by Night: Great Escape, QBY. North Country's largest Halloween celebration! 12pm, $ X 792-3500; sixflags.com/greatescape 11-12 Gore Mountain Harvest Festival: Gore Mtn, NC. Family fun, local Adirondack artisans, children's activities, entertainment; hearty fall food. 10:30am-4:30pm, J X 251-2411; goremountain.com 11-12 Oktoberfest Fall Festival~Arts & Crafts Show: Shepard Park, LGV. Oompah band. German food, children's activites. Arts & Crafts show on Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun, 9am-6pm. Festival, Fri-Sat, 12-9pm; Sun, 12-6pm, J 668-9541; lgfestivals.com 13 Guided Leaf Peepers Hike: Garnet Hill Adventure Ctr, NR. Easy hike. 10am-12pm, $ 251-2150; garnet-hill.com 13 Warrensburgh Beautification Harvest Dinner: WBG. Showcasing locally grown, raised, prepared foods paired with regional wines. 6pm, resv, $ 466-5497 15 Open Spinning Night: Adirondack Folk School, LL. Beginner-experienced, bring your wheel or call for availability. 7-8:30pm, J/D 696-2400; adirondackfolkschool.org 17 Graveyard Walk and Gourmet Dessert Buffet: Warrensburg Cemetery, WBG. Meet some of Warrensburg's notable citizens and hear their stories. 7pm, resv, $ 623-2207; whs12885.org/museum.html 17-18 Spirits of History Ghost Tour: Fort William Henry, LGV. Spirits still call the Fort & grounds home. Ages 12 & older. Walking tour. 8:30pm, resv, $ 964-6647; fwhmuseum.com 17-19 Fright Fest~Thrills by Day, Chills by Night: Great Escape, QBY. North Country's largest Halloween celebration! 12pm, $ X 792-3500; sixflags.com/greatescape 17-19 Special Olympics State Fall Games: Civic Ctr, Crandall Park, Glens Falls; Adirondack Sports Complex, QBY. Support these great athletes competing in bocce, cross country, cycling, golf and golf skills, soccer, and softball. Various times, J X 388-0790; specialolympicsny.org 18 Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest: Adirondack Pub & Brewery, LGV. Live German music, German menu. Costumes welcomed and encouraged! 1-5pm; $ X 668-0002; adkpub.com 18 Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 18-19 Fall Festival & Haunted Hayrides: West Mtn, QBY. Family fun, candy apples, face painting, apple bobbing, hot cider, grilled sweet corn, pumpkin pies. $ B 636-3699; westmtn.net 19 Halloween Pug Party & Parade: Dynamite Hill Recreation Center, CH. Pugs in costume. Prizes, most creative, scariest, cutest, best duo, youngest, oldest, best wrinkles. Costume contest, 11am-1pm. Parade, 1pm. 9am-3pm, 494-2722; northwarren.com 21 Tuesday Turning Taster with John Kingsley: Adirondack Folk School, LL. Woodworking fun. 7-8:30pm, $ 696-2400; adirondackfolkschool.org LegenD CH: Chestertown CVD: Cleverdale DP: Diamond Point GF: Glens Falls HG: Hague JBG: Johnsburg LG: Lake George Town LGV: Lake George Village LL: Lake Luzerne NC: North Creek . 22 Timber Rattlesnakes with Bill Brown~Southern Adirondack Audubon Society: Crandall Library, GF. 7pm, J X 793-1531; southernadirondackaudubon.org 24 Graveyard Walk & Homemade Dessert Buffet: Warrensburg Cemetery, WBG. 19-21 Adirondack Balloon Festival: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, QBY. Special shaped 4-7 Adirondack Nationals Car Show: Fort William Henry Hotel, LGV. Classic, antique, muscle cars, family activities. $ 821-6237; adirondacknationals.com 5 Bountiful Harvest Festival at the Farmers' Market: Warrensburgh Mills Historic District Park, WBG. Demos, live music. Locally grown produce, maple products. 3-6pm, J X 466-5497 5- 6 Spirits of History Ghost Tour: Fort William Henry, LGV. Spirits still call the Fort & grounds home. Ages 12 & older. Walking tour. 8:30pm, resv, $ 964-6647; fwhmuseum.com 5-7 Adirondack Vettefest: Ramada Inn, QBY. Fri, car show; Sat, cruise Adirondacks or Auto Cross on Prospect Mtn; Sun, Shine & Show Car Show, awards, Fri, 6pm; Sat, 9am; Sun, 9am-2pm, reg, $ X 527-3329; adirondackcorvettes.com Meet some of Warrensburg's notable citizens and hear their stories. 7pm, resv, $ 623-2207; whs12885.org/museum.html 24-25 Spirits of History Ghost Tour: Fort William Henry, LGV. Spirits still call the Fort & grounds home. Ages 12 & older. Walking tour. 8:30pm, resv, $ 964-6647, fwhmuseum.com 24-26 "Dracula"~Our Town Theatre Group: Tannery Pond, NC. Classic Gothic tale. Fri-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 1pm, $ X 406-8840; ottg.org 24-26 Fright Fest~Thrills by Day, Chills by Night: Great Escape, QBY. North Country's largest Halloween celebration! 12pm, $ X 792-3500; sixflags.com/greatescape 24-26 " The Music Man"~Glens Falls Community Theatre: High School, GF. There is TROUBLE in River City! Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sat-Sun, 2pm, $ X 874-0800; gfcommunitytheatre.org 25 Goblin Gallop & Halloween Hop Kids Fun Run: Abraham Wing School, GF. Flat & fast. Wheelchair & walking divisions. Halloween Hop Fun run 3/4-mile, ages 12 & under. Come in costume! 9am, reg, $ adirondackrunners.org 25 Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 25-26 Fall Festival & Haunted Hayrides: West Mtn, QBY. Family fun, candy apples, face painting, apple bobbing, hot cider, grilled sweet corn, pumpkin pies. $ B 636-3699; westmtn.net 26 Dinner with the Dead: Lizzie Keays Restaurant, WBG. Meet some of Warrensburg's notable citizens and hear their stories. 6pm, resv, $ 504-4043; whs12885.org/museum.html 31 Fall Festival & Haunted Hayrides: West Mtn, QBY. Family fun, candy apples, face painting, apple bobbing, hot cider, grilled sweet corn, pumpkin pies. $ B 636-3699; westmtn.net 6 Glens Falls Greenjackets Football vs Plattsburgh North Stars: East Field, GF. 7pm, $ X 798-1928; greenjacketsfootball.com 6 Guided Harvest Moon Hike: Garnet Hill Adventure Ctr, NR. Nightlife of the Adirondack woods. Bring a flashlight. 8-10pm, reg, $ 251-2150; garnet-hill.com 6 Guided Hike at Amy's Park: Padanarum Rd, BL. Hike to Trout Falls Road. Easy-moderate, 3 mi round trip with steep climb. 9:30am-12pm, reg, J 644-9673; lglc.org 6 International Observe the Moon Night~Rosemary Millham: Up Yonda Farm, BL. Observe the moon through telescopes. 6-8pm, reg, J X 644-9673; lglc.org 6 Local Fest at The Shirt Factory: 71 Lawrence St, GF. Music, history talks, handcrafted items, author readings, children's activities, demos. 907-4478; shirtfactorygf.com 6 Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 7 Tour de Daggett~Bicycle Ride: Daggett Lake Campsite, WBG. 65 mi & 20 mi. 9am, reg, $ 623-2198; daggettlake.com 7-13 8th Annual Lake George Area Restaurant Week: Participating restaurants, LG Area. $ 668-5755; lakegeorgechamber.com 10 Open Forge Night~Blacksmithing with Adam Howard & Friends: Adirondack Folk School, LL. Art & history of blacksmithing. Try your hand at the forge. 6:30-8:30pm, D 696-2400; adirondackfolkschool.org 1 Bolton Free Library Cook-off: Conservation Club, BL. Entertainment & tasty, delicious food. 5pm, J 644-2233 1 Winter Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 1-2 Fright Fest~Thrills by Day, Chills by Night: Great Escape, QBY. North Country's largest Halloween celebration! 12pm, $ X 792-3500; sixflags.com/greatescape 1-2 Ski Swap: West Mtn, QBY. Gently used equipment, coats, skis, snowboards, snowshoes, poles. Drop-off Sat, 8-10am; sale, 9am-3pm; Sun, 9am-3pm, J X 636-3699; westmtn.net 2 Autumn Leaves~Chronicle Book Fair: Queensbury Hotel, GF. Local/regional authors; booksellers, publishers, talks, signings. Children's books, local & regional history; children’s activities. 11am-4pm, J 792-1126 8 Black Velvet Art Party: LG. Celebrate funky Black Velvet Art. Live music, dancing, silent auction, original black velvet art. Awards for art & fashion. 7-11pm, $ 668-2616; lakegeorgearts.org 8 Roast Beef Dinner: United Methodist Church, PTV. 5-7pm, $; under 5 J X 494-2840; 494-3210 8 Winter Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 12-13 Spirits of History Ghost Tour: Fort William Henry, LGV. Spirits still call the Fort & grounds home. Ages 12 & older. Walking tour. 8:30pm, resv, $ 964-6647; fwhmuseum.com 12-14 Rum Runner's Weekend: Panther Mtn Inn, CH. Celebrating Roaring Twenties, speak easy, Vaudeville act & talent show. 1-11pm, $ 494-2401; northwarren.com 13 The Art of Pyrography~Writing with Fire with Walt LeClair: Adirondack Folk School, LL. An ancient technique often called wood burning. Several choices to duplicate. 9am-4pm, $ 696-2400; adirondackfolkschool.org Memorial Park, HG. 11am, J X 543-6161; townofhague.org 15 Build a Rustic Birdhouse with Don Polunci: Adirondack Folk School, LL. For adults & children 10 & older, must be accompanied by an adult. 9am-12pm, $ 696-2400; adirondackfolkschool.org 15 Lake George Polar Plunge for Special Olympics: Shepard Park, LGV. Take a dip or slow crawl into chilly Lake George. Reg, 9am; Plunge at 12pm, J/D 388-0790 x109; polarplungeny.org 15 Winter Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 15-16 NYSPHSAA Girls' & Boys' State Volleyball Championships: Civic Center, GF. Best in the State compete. Various times, $ X 855-432-2849; nysphsaa.org craftspeople, original art, handcrafted items. 10am-5pm, J X 907-4478 ; shirtfactorygf.com refreshments. J 668-5771 29 Winter Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 29-30 Christmas Open House: Glenwood Manor Antique Ctr, QBY. Doyle House decorated for the season. Antiques, vintage gifts, refreshments; door prizes. 10am-5pm, J 798-4747 29-30 Open House at the Ski & Snowshoe Center: Garnet Hill Adventure Ctr, NR. Hayrides, guided hikes or skiing, weather dependent; demos. 10am-4pm, J 251-2150; garnet-hill.com NR: North River PTV: Pottersville QBY: Queensbury RPS: Riparius SB: Silver Bay SC: Stony Creek TH: Thurman WBG: Warrensburg WVR: Wevertown PRICE: J: Free $: Fee X: Handicap Access B: Busses/Groups REG: Register RESV: Reservations D: Donation Additional Information~Chambers of Commerce (Area Code 518) Hague on Lake George 543-6353; visithague.com Lake George Regional & CVB 668-5755; lakegeorgechamber.com Lake Luzerne 696-3500; lakeluzernechamber.org North Warren 494-2722; northwarren.com (Adirondack, Brant Lake, Chestertown, Pottersville) Stony Creek 232-5987; stonycreekchamber.com Warrensburg 623-2161; warrensburgchamber.com This brochure was compiled, printed, and dirondack Regional 798-1761; 888-516-7247; adirondackchamber.org A distributed by Warren County Tourism. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council 800-487-6867; visitadirondacks.com County of Warren and its Dept of Tourism are not responsible for rates, dates, or quality of Athol/Thurman 623-9649; thurman-ny.com services described herein. Warren County makes Bolton Landing 644-3831; boltonchamber.com no warranties or endorsements concerning any companies, services, products or other Gore Mtn Region 251-2612; 800-880-4673; gorechamber.com information appearing in this brochure. (Bakers Mills, North Creek, North River, Riparius, Wevertown) PHOTOGRAPHERS: © NYSDED-Photo by Darren McGee, Iowa Pacific, F. McKinney, T. Morrison, in-house Additional information on events & activities found at VisitLakeGeorge.com or call 800-365-1050 x2753 for current calendar of events. Warren County Tourism Department · 1340 State Route 9 · Lake George, NY 12845 Phone numbers 518 area code unless otherwise indicated. · Dates & locations subject to change. · Call to confirm. largest Adirondack rodent? 7pm, J X 793-1531; southernadirondackaudubon.org 251-2411; goremountain.com 27 Bon Appétit Cooking: Gore Mtn, NC. Enjoy the meal you've prepared. 11am-7pm, 13 Teddy Roosevelt Historical Dinner: Garnet Hill Lodge, NR. Dinner with entertainment. $ 251-2444; garnet-hill.com 27 Glens Falls Cemetery Tour: Bay St, GF. Guided tour collaboration of Glens Falls Shepard Park, LGV. Contemporary jazz featuring Manuel Valera-New Cuban Express; Cyrille Aimee-Gypsy Jazz Quintet; SexMob Plays Felilini-The Music of Nino Rota; Anat Cohen Quartet; Billy Martin's Wicked Knee; Jane Bunnett & Maqueque; Raymond Scott Orchestrette. Sat, 1-6pm & 7:30pm; Sun 1-6pm J 668-2616; lakegeorgearts.org 13-14 Lake George In-Water Boat Show: Beach Rd, LGV. Demo rides, new & used boats. 10am-5pm, J X 791-0070; boatlakegeorge.com 13-14 Teddy Roosevelt Festival~D & H Rail Fair: Depot Museum, NC. Family fun, exhibits, railroad history, tours. Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-4pm, $ 251-5842; northcreekdepotmuseum.com 14 Family Discovery Day~Summer Shadows: Hyde Collection, GF. Short tour, create a masterpiece. 1-3pm, J X 792-1761 x327; hydecollection.org 16 Tuesday Turning Taster with John Kingsley: Adirondack Folk School, LL. Woodworking fun. 7-8:30pm, $ 696-2400; adirondackfolkschool.org 17 Open Spinning Night: Adirondack Folk School, LL. Beginner-experienced, bring your wheel or call for availability. 7-8:30pm, J/D 696-2400; adirondackfolkschool.org 29 Lite Up the Village: Shepard Park; Firehouse, LGV. Tree lighting ceremony, caroling, 24 Life of Adirondack Beavers with Tom Kalinowski ~ Southern Adirondack Audubon Society: Crandall Library, GF. Did you know the beaver is the 13 Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 13 Party 101 Cooking: Gore Mtn, NC. Enjoy the meal you've prepared. 11am-4pm, resv, $ X 13-14 Jazz at the Lake~Lake George Jazz Weekend, 30th Anniversary: 7pm, J X 793-1531; southernadironackaudubon.org Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, QBY. Homemade crafts, artists, vendors. Fri, 4-8pm; Sat, 4:30am-8pm; Sun, 4:30-10am, J 743-1844; zontadistrict2.org/glensfalls 20 Flashlight 5k~Run at Night: Canada St, LGV. Fun for families, fast out & back course. Psychedelic light show on the bike trail. Wear your headlamps, lights, reflective vest, clothing, colors or costumes. 7:30pm, reg, $ adkracemgmt.com 20 Guided History Hike: Garnet Hill Adventure Ctr, NR. The Adirondacks & people; mining & logging; easy hike. 10am-12pm, $ 251-2150; garnet-hill.com 20 Lighting Up The Night~Moonglow: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, QBY. 20+ tethered hot air balloons. Bring your flashlight. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG TO THE FESTIVAL. Wind and weather permitting. 8pm, J, X 222-4593; adirondackballoonfest.org 20 Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 20-21 The American Music Festival for the Lake~Fireworks: Charles R Wood Park, LGV. Country, blues, jazz, funk, and solo acoustic music. Activities, arts & crafts show, pony rides, amusement rides, food, hot air balloon moonglow. Fireworks on Saturday. Supporting the S.A.V.E. Lake George Partnership aid in efforts against invasive species. 11am, $/J X festivalforthelake.com 20-21 Oktoberfest: Great Escape, QBY. Bavarian cuisine and beverages. Live music, dancing, and specialty performances! 12-6pm, $ X 792-3500; sixflags.com/greatescape 20-22 Antique Show: Glenwood Manor Antiques & More, QBY. Indoor & outdoor, rain or shine! 10am-5pm, J 798-4747 21 Adirondack Balloon Festival at Crandall Park: Crandall Park, GF. Jonathan Newell Band. Launch of 20+ hot air balloons! PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG TO THE FESTIVAL. Balloon lift-off is wind and weather permitting. 2-5pm, J 222-4593; adirondackballoonfest.org 21 Northeast Customs Car Show: High School, QBY. Street machine, customized stock, sport compact, open class, motorcycles, Corvettes, muscle; trophies. Family activities, live music, 50/50, swap meet, car corral. 9am-3pm, $ X 696-5596 24 Lake George Arts Project Golf Tournament: Top of the World Golf Resort, LG. 4-person scramble, lunch, golf, cart, prizes. 12pm, reg, $ 668-2616; lakegeorgearts.org 26-27 Spirits of History Ghost Tour: Fort William Henry, LGV. Spirits still call the Fort tour to homes & history. Hearty luncheon. Presented by John Thurman Historical Society. 11:45am-4pm, reg, $ 623-9305; persisgranger.com 22 Winter Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 28-30 The Shirt Factory Holiday Showcase: 71 Lawrence St, GF. Local artisans & 19-21 Zonta Fall Craft Show at the Adirondack Balloon Festival: 26-27 Ragnar Relay Adirondacks: Beach Rd, LGV. Not your average 10k or half 13 Tour Thurman~A Guided Jaunt Historical House Tour: Town Hall, TH. Guided 19 Adirondack Timeless Treasures with Gerry Lemmo ~ Southern Adirondack Audubon: Crandall Library, GF. World-travelled wildlife photographer. balloons! Family activities, entertainment. Big Balloon Breakfast. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG TO THE FESTIVAL. Balloon lift-off is wind and weather permitting. RV NOTE: Pre-register to bring your RV to the festival at northeasthotairrvers.org. NEW for 2014 bus parking permit fee for one day is $100. Multi-day use parking permit fee is $150. 5am, J X 222-4593; adirondackballoonfest.org 19-21 Hague Oktoberfest: Town Park, HG. German food, children's activities. Fri, Calamity Rock. Sat, Fritz's Polka. Sunday service. Fri, 6-11pm; Sat, 12-7pm; Sun, 9am-10am, $ X 543-6161; visithague.com/oktoberfest.htm 13 Glens Falls Greenjackets Football vs Syracuse Shock~Armed Forces/ Emergency Services Appreciation Night: East Field, GF. Supporting all members of our Armed Forces & Emergency Services. 7pm, $ X 798-1928; greenjacketsfootball.com 11 Veterans Memorial Service~Honoring & Remembering All Veterans: * Phone numbers are 518 area code unless otherwise indicated. Adk: Adirondack A: Athol BL: Bolton Landing BM: Bakers Mills BRL: Brant Lake *P ho un ne n les um so b th ers er a wi re se 5 1 in 8 a di re ca a te co d. d e 4 Soup-Sandwich & Dessert Dinner: United Methodist Church, PTV. 5-7pm, marathon, this is Ragnar! 200 mi relay. Reg, $ 877-837-3529; ragnarrelay.com & grounds home. Ages 12 & older. Walking tour. 8:30pm, resv, $ 964-6647; fwhmuseum.com resv, $ X 251-2411; goremountain.com Community Theatre & Chapman Historical Museum. 10am-1pm, resv, $ 793-2826; chapmanmuseum.org 27 Guided Leaf Peepers Hike: Garnet Hill Adventure Ctr, NR. Easy hike. 10am-12pm, $ 251-2150; garnet-hill.com 27 Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 27-28 Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival: Town Hall, CH. Sat, 5K/10K, 9:30am; 1k Children's Fun Run, 2pm. Adk, Sun, Marathon, 9am; Half, 10am, reg, $ 532-7675; adirondackmarathon.org 27-28 Oktoberfest: Great Escape, QBY. Bavarian cuisine and beverages. Live music, dancing, and specialty performances! 12-6pm, $ X 792-3500; sixflags.com/greatescape 28 Pumpkin Run 5k Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run~Family Fun Day: GF. 5k, 9am; Kids Fun Run, 10am, reg, under 10 J $ 683-1526; gfmmf.org 28 Taste of the North Country Food Festival: City Park, GF. Food, music, children's activities. 11am-3pm, $ 744-7470; glensfallstaste.com 28 Vienna Dream~Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra: High School, GF. Pre-concert talk with Maestro Peltz at 3:15pm. 4pm, $ X 793-1348; theglensfallssymphony.org 17 Railroads in Glens Falls and Warren County, Kip Grant~Warren County Historical Society: Community Ctr, BL. 7pm, J 743-0734; 3-4 Spirits of History Ghost Tour: Fort William Henry, LGV. Spirits still call the Fort 17 True Wilderness: The Adirondack Mountains and the Trans Adirondack Route~Erik Schlimmer: Bolton Library, BL. 7pm, J X 644-2233 18 Adirondack Balloon Festival~Opening Ceremonies: Crandall Park, GF. 3-5 Friends of Crandall Public Library Book Sale: Crandall Library, GF. warrencountyhistoricalsociety.org Tethered balloon rides, live music, children's activities, launch of hot air balloons. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG TO THE FESTIVAL. Balloon lift-off is wind and weather permitting. 4:30pm, J X 222-4593; adirondackballoonfest.org 19 Apple Festival at Farmers' Market: Warrensburgh Mills Historic District Park, WBG. Recipes gifts, maple products; live music. 3-6pm, J X 466-5497 19-20 Spirits of History Ghost Tour: Fort William Henry, LGV. Spirits still call the Fort & grounds home. Ages 12 & older. Walking tour. 8:30pm, resv, $ 964-6647; fwhmuseum.com & grounds home. Ages 12 & older. Walking tour. 8:30pm, resv, $ 964-6647, fwhmuseum.com Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 9am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm, J X 792-6508 x226; crandalllibrary.org 4 Fiesta Cooking: Gore Mtn, NC. Baja fish tacos, carne asada, homemade salsa. 11am-6pm, resv, $ X 251-2411; goremountain.com 4 History Hike: Garnet Hill Adventure Ctr, NR. The Adirondacks & people; mining & logging; easy hike. 10am-12pm, $ 251-2150; garnet-hill.com 4 Nature Program: Up Yonda Farm, BL. 1pm, $ 644-9767; upyondafarm.com 4 Oktoberfest Luncheon Cruise: Lake George Steamboat Co, LGV. German food, music by the Bavarian Barrons. 12-2pm, $ B X 668-5777 x4; lakegeorgesteamboat.com Ac t iv it ie s * Phone numbers are 518 are unless otherwise indicat a code ed. ATV Trails Boating & Paddling ATV riding is prohibited on all public lands in the Adirondack Park. Tin Teepee Campground: 144 Bean Rd, BRL. Trails for all, Pee Wee riders & beginners. Seasonal & day passes. Thru Oct 15, $ 494-5555; tinteepeecampground.com Scan for a list of launch sites, rentals & marinas, personal water craft, canoe & kayak outfitters. VisitLakeGeorge.com Balloon Flights Download Hot Air Ballooning brochure: VisitLakeGeorge.com A Beautiful Balloon: Gentle, tranquil, romantic balloon champagne flights over LG or GF at sunrise & before sunset. YR, daily, resv, $ 656-9328; balloon-rides.com Adirondack Balloon Flights: Private flights for 2 & small group shared space flights. Thru Oct, daily, resv, $ 793-6342; adkballoonflights.com Ballooning Adventures: 20 yrs experience, Adk Mtn valley flights. Thru Nov, daily, resv, $ 798-4143; ballooningadventures.net Equinox Balloons: Specializing in small group & romantic balloon rides throughout the county; foliage flights. Book online. YR, $ 832-9879; equinoxballoons.com Guru Balloon: Balloon rides & outdoor adventure packages, tether rides. YR, resv, $ 407-758-7007; guruballoon.com Majestic Balloon Flights: Sunrise & sunset flights over historic NY. Thru Nov, resv, $ 761-2694; majesticballoonflights.com SunKiss Ballooning: Sunrise & sunset flights over the Adk & LG area; max 10. YR, resv, $ 796-0373; sunkissballooning.com UPstate Ballooning: Flights over GF, LG & Adk region. YR, $ 796-3441; upstateballooning.com Personal water craft (Jet Ski, Waverunner) operators (regardless of age) must have a valid Boater Safety Certificate and carry certificate with them while operating. Must be 14 years of age to operate personal water craft in all NYS waters. Adirondack Sports Complex: See Indoor Sports Adirondack Waterways: Published by Adirondack Regional Tourism Council. J 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com Batting Cages Lake George Batting Cages: Rt 9, LG. Thru Labor Day, $ 668-2531; aroundtheworldgolf.com Bicycling (Also see Mountain Biking) Bike the Byways: Features road bicycling and mountain biking along Scenic Byways. Latitude and longitude for trailheads and terminus included for hand-held devices. bikethebyways.org Feeder Canal: See Outdoor & Natural Attractions North Warren Bicycling: Peaceful roads; cool lakes. J map avail. 518-494-2722; northwarren.com Regional Bicycle Map: Multi-use trails. J 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com Warren County Bikeway: GF, QBY, LG. 9.4 mi, multi-use trail, connects to historic Feeder Canal Trail in Glens Falls. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED. Call for J map. 800-365-1050 x2753; http://warrencountydpw.com/parks_rec07/ Warren County Biking Maps: Routes throughout County. warrencountyny.gov/gis/PublicMaps.htm Warren County Safe & Quality Bicycling: A resource for safe and quality bicycling; advocating for education, development and improvement of trails. bikewarrenco.org Bicycling-Rentals & Service Beach Road Bait & Tackle: 2239 Rt 9, LG. Rentals. $ 668-4040; beachroadbait.com Garnet Hill Lodge: 39 Garnet Hill Rd, NR. Half & full day rentals, adults & kids bikes. $ 251-2150; garnet-hill.com Grey Ghost Bicycles: 206 Glen St, GF. Service. $ 223-0148; greyghostbicycles.com Grind N Gears: 3897 Main St, WBG. Rentals, service. $ 504-8060 The Hub: 27 Market St, BRL. Service. YR, 494-4822; thehubadk.com Inside Edge: 643 Upper Glen St, QBY. Mtn bike rentals; service. $ 793-5676; insideedgeskiandbike.com Rick's Bike Shop: 368 Ridge Rd, QBY. Service. $ 793-8986; ricksbikeshop.com Bicycling-Tours Adirondack Bicycle Tours: Guided recreational road bike trips in Warren Co & Adks. Loops & point-to-point rides. Thru Oct, $ 793-6630; adirondackbicycletours.com Sacandaga Outdoor Center: 1 Whitewater Way, Hadley. Back road tours. Thru Col Day, $, 866-696-7238; 4soc.com Bingo Congregation Shaaray Tefila: 68 Bay St, GF. YR, Thu, 7pm, B X 792-4945; shaaraytefila-gfny.org VFW Post #6196: 32 Luzerne Rd, QBY. YR, Tue, 7pm, X 793-7535 Birding For listings of birding locations, VisitLakeGeorge.com Amy's Park: BL. Berry Pond Preserve: LG. Cat & Thomas Mtns Preserve: BL. Gore Mtn/Schaefer Trail: NC. Hackensack Mtn Park: WBG. Northwest Bay: BL. Rogers Rock: HG. Shelving Rock: LG. Tongue Mtn Range: BL. Up Yonda Farm: BL. Warren Co Fish Hatchery: WBG. ! STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! For information on Aquatic Invasive Species visit lgboatinspections.com; protectlakegeorge.com or dec.ny.gov/animals/50121.html Lake George Boat Wash & Inspections All trailered boats being launched into Lake George must undergo an inspection at one of the six regional inspection stations before they launch. The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that boats and trailers are clean, drained and dry, and are harboring no invasive species. There is no cost to boaters for these inspections, or the washing of the boat and trailer if determined to be necessary. lgboatinspections.com Carriage Rides Lake George Carriage Rides: Beach Rd, LGV. Tours of LG Beach & Battlefield Park. Thru Oct, $ 321-3595; lakegeorge.com/carriage Mountain Road Carriage Co: 1879 Glens Falls Mtn Rd, LL. Rides around Lake Luzerne/Rockwell Falls. Resv, $ 654-9811 Cinemas Aimie's Dinner & Movie: 190 Glen St, GF. 2 screens. YR, $ X 792-8181; aimiesdinnerandmovie.com Glen Drive-In Theatre: 963 Rt 9, QBY. 2 screens. Thru Labor Day, $ 792-0023; glendriveintheater.com Regal Cinemas: Aviation Mall, 578 Aviation Rd, QBY. 7 screens. YR, $ X 793-3359; fandango.com Cruises Diamond Point Boat Tours: LG. Tour or dine on the lake, let us drive, lakeside pickup. Thru Oct, daily, $ 668-5106; lakegeorgeboattours.com Indian Pipes Passage Co: Sagamore Resort, BL. Design your cruise, historic narration. Thru Oct, daily, max 18 passengers, $ 845-772-1177; lakegeorgenewyork.com/indianpipes Lake George Island Adventures: Capri Village, 3926 Lake Shore Dr, DP. Customized pontoon boat adventures. Swimming, tubing, island picnics. $ 885-3838; lakegeorgeislandadventures.com Lake George Shoreline Cruises: 2 Kurosaka Ln, LGV. Adirondac & Horicon, historic sightseeing. Thru Oct 19, daily, $ B X 888-LG-BOATS; lakegeorgeshoreline.com Lake George Steamboat Cruises: 57 Beach Rd, LGV. Pirate, Minne Moonlight, Theme & Fall foliage discovery cruises. Lac du Saint Sacrement Luncheon, Mon-Sat, thru Oct 25; Brunch Sun, thru Oct 26. Minne-Ha-Ha, Sat-Sun, thru Oct 13. Mohican Island Exploration, daily thru Oct 26, $ B X 800-553-2628; lakegeorgesteamboat.com Love is on Lake George Cruises, LLC: LG. Custom cruises for small groups, dock & dine, pet friendly. Pick up & drop off; bring your own refreshments. May-Oct, $ 656-7058; loveisonlakegeorge.com The Morgan: Sagamore waterfront, BL. Replica 19th century touring boat. Thru Oct, resv, $ 644-9400; thesagamore.com Rent a Boat with a Captain: BL. Leisure cruise, fly a kite, bring lunch & swim. Underwater camera & remote control boats. Thru Oct, resv, $ 623-9582; capital.net/com/fishing Diving Diamond Divers: BL. Charters & instruction. $ 505-DIVE; diamonddiverslg.com Halfmoon Dive Charters: BL, DP, LG. Dive charters on LG, instruction, max 6 divers, resv. Thru Oct, $ 357-3234; halfmoonmarineservices.com Northern Lake George Resort: SB. Airfills, charters, instruction, guided dives. $ B 543-6528; northernlakegeorge.com Rich Morin's Professional SCUBA Centers: GF. Dive charters, rentals, instruction. $ 800-924-3483; richmorinsproscubacenters.com Submerged Heritage Preserves: 3 shipwreck sites in LG managed by NYS DEC. 897-1200; dec.ny.gov/lands/315.html Eateries Hiking-Resources & Guide Services Over 300 restaurants. Dining to suit every taste and budget. 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com Entertainment, Dinner Theatres & Comedy Clubs Aimie's Dinner & Movie: GF. 792-8181; aimiesdinnerandmovie.com Broadway Upstate: GF. 683-1318; bwayupstate.wix.com/broadway-upstate Charles R Wood Theater: GF. 874-0800; woodtheater.org Comedy at Sweet Basil's: QBY. 792-LAFF; sweetbasilqueensbury.com de Blasiis at the Hyde: GF. 792-2383; deblasiis-chamber-music.org Glens Falls Civic Center: GF. 798-0202; glensfallscc.com Glens Falls Community Theatre: GF. 792-1740; gfcommunitytheatre.org Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra: GF. 793-1348; theglensfallssymphony.org Lake George Community Band: GF. 222-1302; lgcb.org Lake George Dinner Theatre at Holiday Inn Resort: LG. 668-5762 x411; lakegeorgedinnertheatre.com Our Town Theatre Group: NC. 251-0856; ottg.org Tannery Pond Community Center: NC. 251-2505; tpcca.org Terrace Room Dinner Theatre at Georgian Resort: LGV. 668-5401; georgianresort.com Upper Hudson Musical Arts: NC. 251-3911; upperhudsonmusicalarts.org Waikiki Supper Club at Tiki: LG. 668-5744; tikiresort.com WrightStage Productions: GF. 798-9663; wrightstageproductions.com Environmental Resources & Education Adirondack Mtn Club (ADK): 668-4447; adk.org Charles R Wood Park: 668-5771; villageoflakegeorge.us Darrin Fresh Water Institute: 644-3541; rpi.edu/dept/DFWI The FUND for Lake George: 668-9700; fundforlakegeorge.com Lake George Association: 668-3558; lakegeorgeassociation.org Lake George Boat Inspections: lgboatinspections.com Lake George Fishing Alliance: lgfa.org Lake George Land Conservancy: 644-9673; lglc.org Lake George Park Commission: 668-9374; lgpc.state.ny.us Lake George Waterkeeper: 668-5913; lakegeorgewaterkeeper.org NYS DEC Region 5: 623-1200; dec.ny.gov Protect Lake George: protectlakegeorge.com Queensbury Land Conservancy: 792-2006; qlcny.org Up Yonda Farm: 644-9767; upyondafarm.com Warren County Fish Hatchery: 623-2877; warrencountydpw.com/Parks_Rec07/UnderConst.htm Farmers' Markets Bolton Landing: Blessed Sacrament Church. Thru Sep 12, Fri, 9am-1pm, X 480-9118; boltonlandingfarmersmarket.com Chestertown: Municipal Ctr, CH. Thru Oct 8, Wed, 10am-2pm, X 494-3336; chestertownfarmersmarket.com Glens Falls: South St Pavilion. Thru Oct 25, Sat, 8am-12pm, X 307-6239; gffma.com Glens Falls Winter Market: Christ Church United Methodist. Nov 1-Apr 25, Sat, 9am-12pm, X 307-6239; gffma.com North Creek: 112 Ski Bowl Rd. Thru early Oct, Thu, 3-6pm; northcreekfarmersmarket.com Queensbury: Sweet Basil Restaurant. Thru Oct 27, Mon, 3-6pm, X 307-6239; gffma.com Warrensburg: Warrensburgh Mills Historic District Park. Thru Oct 31, Fri, 3-6pm, X 466-5497; localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M22857 Fishing-Charters & Guide Services Adirondack Adventures: Geoff Merrett. 877-963-RAFT; adkadventures.com Adirondack Fly Fishing School: Lou Bruno. 237-4636; adirondackflyfishingschool.com Adirondack Hooks-N-Horns: Michael Hay. 654-6812; adirondackhooksnhorns.com Adirondack Mtn & Stream Guide Service: Jamie Frasier. 251-3762; adirondackmountainandstream.com Adirondack Trout & Salmon: Tom Horgan. 859-5035; adktroutguide.com Beaver Brook Outfitters: Pete Burns. 888-454-8433; beaverbrook.net Cherokee Trout Charters: Capt John Cushing. 644-2920 E & R Sport Fishing Charters: Capt Rob Brileya. 744-2447; lakegeorge-fishing.com Highliner Charter Fishing: Capt Justin Mahoney. 885-3838; highlinerfishing.com Hooker Charters: Jason Carden. 288-6668; fishonlg.com Scan for hiking, climbing, nature trails, and walks. Hunting-Resources & Guide Services • Resources NYS DEC Region 5 Hotline: dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9219.html Warren County Conservation Council: See Fishing Resources Warren County Tourism Dept: J Brochure of guides, hunting areas & license information. 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com • Guide Services Jeff's Lake George Fishing Charter Service: Jeffrey J Smith. 644-3312; capital.net/com/guideny Justy Joe Charters: Capt Joe Greco, Steve Yaw. 877-249-7472; newyorkfishing.com Lake George Charter Service: George J Pasternak. 668-5052; flamingolakegeorge.com Lakes Region Fishing: Nate Laskiewicz. 802-345 0799; vtlakeregionfishingservice.com Lockhart Charter Fishing & Guide Service: Ed Lockhart. 888-848-5253; fishlakegeorge.com Mickey Finn Fly Fishing LLC: John Tarrant. 423-6074; mickeyfinnflyfishing.com Mike's Charter Fishing: Michael Mollica. 744-0145; fish-lakegeorge.com Outback Outfitters: Jacob Sauer-Jones. 845-807-6734; outbackoutfitter.com Risky Business Fishing Charters: Gary Smith. 623-9582; capital.net/com/fishing Rod Bender Charters: Capt Jeff Johnson. 668-5657; captjj.com Sacandaga Outdoor Center: NYS Licensed Fishing Guides. 866-696-7238; 4soc.com Sportfishing Charters: Ed Murphy. 793-7396; [email protected] Streamside Outfitters: Tom Welsh. 251-4038; rustichomestead.com Fishing-Resources Licenses at most Town/City Clerk's offices & some area businesses. ! STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! For information on Aquatic Invasive Species visit lgboatinspections.com; protectlakegeorge.com or dec.ny.gov/animals/50121.html Lake George Fishing Alliance: LG. Dedicated to the enhancement of fishing for all. lgfa.org NYS DEC Region 5 Hotline: dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9219.html Adirondack Fishing Guide: Includes listings of all area licensed guides. 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com Warren County Conservation Council: Resource for fishing & hunting. warrencountyconservation.org Warren County Fish Hatchery: See Outdoor & Natural Attractions Go-Karts & Bumper Cars Adventure Family Fun Center: See Theme Parks Go-Karts & Bumper Cars Fun Spot: See Theme Parks Golfing 1000 Acres Golf Club: 465 Warrensburg Rd, SC. Thru Nov, 696-5246; 1000acres.com Bay Meadows: 31 Cronin Rd, QBY. Thru Nov, 792-1650; golfbaymeadows.com Cronin's Golf Resort: 515 Golf Course Rd, WBG. Thru Nov, 623-9336; croninsgolfresort.com Green Mansions Golf Course: 207 Darrowsville Rd, CH. Thru Oct, 494-7222; greenmansionsgolf.com Hiland Park Country Club: 195 Haviland Rd QBY. Thru Nov, 761-4653; hilandparkcc.com Queensbury Country Club: 907 Rt 149, QBY. Thru Nov, 793-3711; queensburygolf.com Sagamore Golf Club: Federal Hill Rd, BL. Thru Oct, 743-6380; thesagamore.com Sunnyside Par 3: 168 Sunnyside Rd. QBY. Thru Nov, 792-0148; sunnysidepar3.com Top of the World: 441 Lockhart Mtn Rd, LG. Thru Oct, 668-3000; topoftheworldgolfresort.com Gondola & Chairlift Rides Northwoods Scenic Gondola Rides: Gore Mtn, 793 Peaceful Valley Rd, NC. Views of High Peaks & So Adks, hiking, food service. Sep 6-Oct 12, Sat-Sun, $ B X 251-2411; goremountain.com West Mtn: 59 West Mountain Rd, QBY. Views of Adks & VT; chairlift ride to top; guided tour, resv, thru Nov 1, 12pm-dusk, $ B 636-3699; westmtn.net Haunted Attractions & Wax Museum Dr Morbid's Haunted House: 115 Canada St, LGV. Host guides you through the haunted Morbid mansion. Under 13 must be with adult. Thru mid Oct, $ 668-3077; drmorbid.com House of Frankenstein Wax Museum: 213 Canada St, LGV. Gothic horror & monsters portrayed in wax. Thru mid Oct, $ 668-3377; frankensteinwaxmuseum.com Spirits of History Ghost Tours: Fort William Henry Museum, 48 Canada St, LGV. Learn about spirits calling the Fort & grounds home. Not recommended for children under 12. Walking tour, not recommended for those with medical conditions. Thru Oct 31, Fri-Sat, 8:30pm, resv, $ 668-5471; fwhmuseum.com Hiking Resources & Trails Booklet provides a comprehensive list of hiking, climbing, nature trails and walks, including descriptions and directions, throughout the county. J 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com • Resources Adirondack Great Walks & Day Hikes: Includes maps with descriptions, distances, difficulty rating. J 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com Adirondack Mtn Club (ADK): 668-4447; adk.org Lake George Land Conservancy: 644-9673; lglc.org NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation: 623-1200; dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7865.html USGS Maps: usgs.gov Warren County: warrencountyny.gov/gis/PublicMaps.htm • Guide Services Adirondack Hooks-N-Horns: See Fishing Adirondack Mtn & Stream Guide Service: See Fishing Beaver Brook Outfitters: See Fishing Lake George Kayak Co: See Kayaking Northeast Mtn Guides: 631-255-2672; northeastmountainguides.com Outback Outfitters: See Fishing RockSport Indoor Climbing & Outdoor Guiding Center: 793-4626; rocksportny.com Sacandaga Outdoor Center: See Fishing History & Heritage (Also see Museums) Adirondack Folk School: 51 Main St, LL. Arts, crafts, traditions of the Adirondacks; artisan exhibits, lectures, programs.YR, $/J B 696-2400; adirondackfolkschool.org Adirondack Scenic Byways: See Scenic Drives Adirondack Yesteryears: Discover the adventure that awaits you as the Adirondacks come to life. Download at VisitLakeGeorge.com An Architectural Heritage Tour of Warrensburgh: 80+ historic properties. J brochure, Warrensburgh Beautification Committee. 466-5497 Cooper's Cave Overlook: Under Cooper's Cave Bridge, Rt 9. Thru Oct 31, 9am-dusk, J B X 761-3864; visit.cityofglensfalls.com; 793-1455; sgfny.com Feeder Canal: See Outdoor & Natural Attractions First Wilderness Heritage Corridor: Travel by Rail, River or Road, discover waterfront communities along Upper Hudson River, Saratoga to North Creek. Driving map available. J B firstwilderness.com Fort William Henry Museum: 48 Canada St, LGV. Thru Oct 31, Sun-Thu, 9am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 9am-7pm, $ B X 668-5471; fwhmuseum.com Glens Falls Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour: 26 buildings. J maps at Chapman Museum, 793-2826; Glens Falls City Hall, 761-3871; Hyde Collection, 792-1761; visit.cityofglensfalls.com Heritage Center at The Oneida: 195 Sunnyside Rd, QBY. Historical documents, research support, archeological artifacts, seasonal theme exhibits. YR, Tue & Thu, J X 743-0734; warrencountyhistoricalsociety.org Lake George Battlefield Park: Operated by NYS DEC, important open space on the east side of LGV, interpretive signs, monuments. J B Lakes to Locks Passage The Great Northeast Journey: Paralleling Lake Champlain, Lake George, Champlain Canal, scenic views with history mixed in. J lakestolocks.com Mohican Trail: Self-guided drive tour of military history. J 798-1761 NY Independence Trail: • I Love NY History • Waterways Trail • Who Fired the First Shot? Self-guided tour of some of French and Indian & Revolutionary War sites. J brochures, 793-4842; independencetrail.org Sacred Heart Church: 50 Mohican St, LG. History of Lake George area and Fr Isaac Jogues as depicted in stained glass windows. 8am-3:30pm, YR, J B 668-2046; sacredheartcatholiccommunity.com Submerged Heritage Preserves: See Diving Horseback Riding 1000 Acres Ranch Resort: 465 Warrensburg Rd, SC. $ 696-2444; 1000acres.com Bennett's Riding Stable: 1410 Lake Ave, LL. $ 696-4444; lakegeorgenewyork.com/horses Circle B Ranch: 771 Potterbrook Rd, CH. $ 494-4888; circlebranch.net Ruggiero's Public Horseback Riding: Painted Pony Ranch, 746 Howe Rd, LL. $ 932-2139; paintedponyranch.com Sacandaga Outdoor Center: 4162 Rockwell St, Hadley. $ 866-696-7238; 4soc.com Saddle Up Stables: 3513 Lake Shore Dr, LG. $ 668-4801; ridingstables.com Wolf Pond Stables, Inc: 473 Wolf Pond Rd, SC. $ 696-5575; wolfpondstables.com Adirondack Hooks-N-Horns: See Fishing-Charters Adirondack Mtn & Stream Guide Service: See Fishing-Charters E & R Sport Fishing Charters: See Fishing-Charters Jeff's Lake George Hunting Service: See Fishing-Charters Lockhart Adirondack Hunting Guide Service: See Fishing-Charters Outback Outfitters: See Fishing-Charters Streamside Outfitters: See Fishing-Charters Indoor Amusements Adventure Family Fun Center: See Theme Parks Castle Arcade: Rt 9 & 9N, LG. Old time & modern games, skee ball, stacker, deal or no deal. Thru Oct 26, 668-2589 Fun Spot: See Theme Parks Fun World Family Entertainment Center: 127 Canada St, LGV. Arcade, experience Laser Maze-only one in the Northeast. YR, $ X 668-2708; funworldarcade.com Funa'rama Fun Park: See Theme Parks Jiggawatts Gaming: 62 Lawrence St, GF. Gaming at its greatest. YR, $ 480-3221 Magic Castle Golf: 273 Canada St, LGV. Indoor mini-golf, 2 simulated roller coasters. $ Old Time Photo: 216 Canada St, LGV. Family fun. Thru Col Day, $ 668-3010 Party Palace Family Fun Center: Aviation Mall, 578 Aviation Rd, QBY. Bounce houses, playground area, mini golf, arcade, basketball hoops, t-ball. YR, $ X 792-0996; itsmypartypalace.com Playland Arcade: 227 Canada St, LGV. Classic-modern games, skee ball, shooting gallery & more. Thru Oct, $ X 668-5255 Railroads on Parade: 7903 Rt 9, PTV. Four miniature worlds of model trains. Exhibits include The Station, 1939 World's Fair, Park Ave and Hell Gate Bridge. Thru Oct, $ B X 623-0100; railroadsonparade.com Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark: 89 Six Flags Dr, QBY. Indoor waterpark, day passes based on availability. YR, $ B X 824-6060; sixflags.com/lodge Stavion Beads: 28 Beach Rd, LGV. Extensive bead inventory, family friendly. Thru Nov 1, daily, $ 668-4082 Upstate Model Railroaders: 190 Glen St, GF. Train memorabilia, 4 layouts from N to G & library. Operating sessions, Wed, YR, J 423-5441; upstatemodelrailroaders.com Wax 'n Wix: 38 Montcalm St, LGV. Create candles in shapes, colors & scents. Sat-Sun & appt, $ 668-5988 wixnwax.net Indoor Sports Adirondack Sports Complex: 326 Sherman Ave, QBY. Multi-sport facility, indoor & outdoor athletic fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, softball, baseball, flag football, batting cages, trade show venue, restaurant, YR, $ B X 743-1086; adksc.com Bay Meadows Indoor Golf: 31 Cronin Rd, QBY. State of the art environment, 5 PGA golf simulators, 40+ courses, 9 driving ranges, lessons. YR, $ 792-1650; golfbaymeadows.com Glens Falls Civic Center: 1 Civic Center Plz, GF. Public skating, figure skating, pick-up hockey, ice rental. $ B 798-0202; glensfallscc.com Lake George Bowl: 2211 Rt 9, LG. 24 bowling lanes, automatic scoring; parties. Galactic Bowling, Fri-Sat, 10:30pm-1am, resv, YR, $ B 668-5741; lakegeorgebowl.com RockSport Indoor Climbing & Outdoor Guiding Center: 138 Quaker Rd, QBY. Rock climbing gym with 4,000 sq ft of climbing walls, 35ft ceilings, beginner-expert; training center. YR, $ 793-4626; rocksportny.com Information Centers & Interpretive Sites (Also see Chambers of Commerce on outside back cover) Bolton Landing: Lake George Land Conservancy: 4905 Lake Shore Dr. YR, X 644-9673; lglc.org Chestertown: Dynamite Hill: Rt 8. YR, 494-2722; northwarren.com Gateway to the Adirondacks Welcome Center: I-87N Adk Northway between exits 17 & 18. Thru Oct, daily; Nov-mid May, Fri-Sat, X 792-2730; lakegeorgechamber.com Glens Falls: City of Glens Falls Tourism Office: 42 Ridge St, City Hall. YR, X 761-3864; visit.cityofglensfalls.com Gore Mtn Region: Chamber of Commerce: 228 Main St. YR, X 251-2612; gorechamber.com Hague: Visitor Center at Town Beach: 9060 Lake Shore Dr. Thru Labor Day. X 543-6161; townofhague.org Lake George: Lake George Village Visitor's Center: 1 Beach Rd. Thru Oct, daily, X 668-5755; lakegeorgechamber.com Lake Luzerne: Rockwell Harmon Cottage Tourism Center: 37 Main St. Thru Sep, 696-2711; townoflakeluzerne.com Queensbury: Heritage Center at The Oneida: 195 Sunnyside Rd. YR, Tue & Thu, X 743-0734; warrencountyhistoricalsociety.org Stony Creek: Chamber of Commerce: Lean-to at the four corners. YR, 232-5987; stonycreekchamber.com Warren County Information Center: Adirondack Outlet Mall, 1444 St Rt 9, LG. YR, X 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com Warren County Tourism Dept: 1340 St Rt 9, Municipal Center, LG. YR, X 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com Kayaking, Canoeing & SUPResources & Guide Services • Resources Adirondack Mtn Club (ADK): 814 Goggins Rd, LG. Guidebooks/info. $ 668-4447; adk.org Adirondack Waterways: Includes maps of locations for paddling. J 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com • Guide Services Adirondack Adventures: 4659 State Rt 28, NR. NYS licensed guide, instruction, guided tours & rentals, whitewater & lake touring. $ 877-963-RAFT; adkadventures.com Adirondack Mtn & Stream Guide Service: Customized canoe tours. $ 251-3762; adirondackmountainandstream.com Adirondack Tubing Adventures: 877 Lake Ave, LL. Guided lazy river tubing, rafting, kayaking, all ages. Calm water is perfect for families. Thru Oct, $ 696-6133; adktubing.com Beaver Brook Outfitters: 2349 Rt 28, WVR. NYS licensed guide, full & half-day trips, shuttles, rentals on Hudson, multi-day guided trips. $ B 888-454-8433; beaverbrook.net Blue Line Outdoor Center: NC. Full or half day guided kayak trips on remote lakes. Railway Tour. Overnight trips avail. Includes transportation, equipment, instruction; resv. Thru Col Day, $ 251-5176; bluelineoutdoorcenter.com Hudson River Rafting Co: 1 Main St, NC. Kayak on Sacandaga & lower Hudson Rivers. $ B 800-888-RAFT; hudsonriverrafting.com Kayak Lake George: 22 Lake Ave, LGV. Single, tandem, fishing kayaks; 2 person paddle boats; 1-4 person row boat rentals. Thru Oct, $ 302-6005; kayaklakegeorge.com Lake George Kayak Co: 3 Boathouse Ln, BL. Rentals, stand-up paddle boards, lessons, tours, on-water location; shop. $ 644-9366; lakegeorgekayak.com Lockhart Adirondack Guide Service: NYS licensed guide, Adirondack canoe trips. $ 888-848-5253; fishlakegeorge.com Outback Outfitters: 636 Barton Mines Rd, NR. Guided trips. $ 845-807-6734; outbackoutfitter.com Patty's Water Sport Boutique: 291 Cleverdale Rd, CVD. Stand-up paddle board shop. Rentals, lessons, tours. $ 656-9353; pattyswatersports.com River Ridin': 1 Bay Rd, LL. Trak-yak paddler, stand-up paddle boards, kayak, tube, jet ski rentals. Thru Sep 7, $ resv, 696-4466; riverridin.com Silver Bay YMCA: See Outdoor & Natural Attractions Wild Waters Outdoor Center: 1123 Rt 28 at the Glen. Canoe, kayak rentals, instruction. $ 800-867-2335; wildwaters.net Libraries Bolton: 4922 Lake Shore Dr, BL. YR, J X 644-2233; boltonfreelibrary.org Caldwell-Lake George: 336 Canada St, LGV. YR, J X 668-2528; lakegeorgelibrary.blogspot.com Crandall Public: 251 Glen St, GF. YR, J X 792-6508; crandalllibrary.org Hadley-Luzerne: 19 Main St, LL. YR, J X 696-3423; hadluz.sals.edu Hillview: 3717 Lake Shore Dr, DP. YR, J X 668-3012; hillviewfreelibrary.org Horicon: 6604 Rt 8, BRL. YR, J X 494-4189; horiconny.gov/library Richards: 36 Elm St, WBG. YR, J X 623-3011; sals.edu Stony Creek: 37 Harrisburg Rd, SC. YR, J 696-5911; stonycreekfreelibrary.sals.edu Town of Chester: 6307 Main St, CH. YR, J X 494-5384; chesterlibrary.org Town of Johnsburg: 219 Main St, NC. YR, J X 251-4343; sals.edu Locally Produced • Cheese Nettle Meadow Farm & Artisan Cheese: 484 So Johnsburg Rd, TH. Goat & sheep farm, cheese samples. Tours, Sat, 12pm, YR, J B 623-3372; nettlemeadow.com • Chocolate Barkeater Chocolates: 3235 State Rt 28, NC. Handmade, gourmet chocolates; artisan chocolate bars, truffles, seasonal & specialty items. YR, $ 251-GIFT; barkeaterchocolates.com • Craft Beverages Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail & Map: Self-guided trail includes micro-breweries, wineries, distilleries & soda. 798-1761; facebook.com/adkcraftbev • Also See Microbreweries • Also See Winery • Maple Production Hidden Hollow Maple Farm: 312 Dippikill Rd, TH. Traditional maple sugar producer using sustainable traditions, wood fired evaporator. Tours & demonstrations. YR, J 623-9406 Toad Hill Maple Farm: 151 Charles Olds Rd, A. Timberframe sugarhouse, tours & demonstrations, samples. YR, resv, J 623-4744; toadhillmaple.com Up Yonda Farm: See Outdoor & Natural Attractions Valley Road Maple Farm: 190 Valley Rd, TH. Demonstrations, samples of maple cotton candy. YR, J 623-9783; upperhudsonmaple.com • Smoke House Oscar’s Adirondack Smoke House: 22 Raymond Ln, WBG. Smoked meat & cheese items including sausage, turkey, beef jerky, chicken, bacon; gift boxes. $ 800-627-3431; oscarsadksmokehouse.com Microbreweries & Brew Pubs Adirondack Pub & Brewery: 33 Canada St, LGV. Dining, deck, on-site brewery; tours, Tue & Fri, 4pm; Sat, 11am. YR, X 668-0002; adkpub.com Cooper's Cave Ale Co: 2 Sagamore St, on Bikeway, GF. Brew Pub, lunch, dinner, outdoor seating. Ales, gourmet sodas & ice cream made on premises. Ice cream window. YR, X 792-0007; cooperscaveale.com Davidson Brothers Brewery & Tour: 1043 Rt 9, QBY. Authentic British production brew house and soda with family friendly tour; tastings. YR, daily, $ X 743-9026; davidsonbrothers.com Davidson Brothers Restaurant & Brewery: 184 Glen St, GF. Authentic British brew house, family & outdoor dining. YR, 743-9026; davidsonbrothers.com Mean Max Brew Works: 193 Glen St, GF. Nano brewery and tasting room; ales & lagers on tap. YR, $ B X 232-5271; meanmaxbrew.com NYS Brewery Trail map: thinknydrinkny.com/breweries.php Miniature Golf Adirondack Golf: 530 Lake Ave, LL. Thru Labor Day, $ X 696-2436; bonsicecream.com Around the World & Around the US in 18 Holes: Beach Rd, LGV. Two 18-hole courses. Thru mid Sep, $ 668-2531; aroundtheworldgolf.com Gold Rush Adventure at The Fun Spot: 1035 Rt 9, QBY. Thru Oct, $ B X 792-8989; thefunspot.net Goony Golf: Rt 9 & 9N, LG. Thru Oct 27, $ 668-2589; goonygolf.com Gore Mtn: See Outdoor & Natural Attractions Lumberjack Pass: 1511 Rt 9, LG. Thru Labor Day, $ X 793-7141; lumberjackminigolf.com Magic Castle Golf: See Indoor Amusements Party Palace Family Fun Center: See Indoor Amusements Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf: 2115 Rt 9, LG. Sep-Oct, weekends, $ X 668-0493; piratescove.com Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf: 1089 Rt 9, QBY. Sep-Oct, weekends, $ X 745-1887; piratescove.com Mountain Biking Scan here for mountain bike and off-road trails. Mountain Biking and Off-Road Trails Booklet includes routes throughout the county. J 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com Bike the Byways: See Bicycling Regional Bicycle Map: See Bicycling Warren County Safe & Quality Bicycling: See Bicycling Museums, Exhibits & Galleries 2nd Floor Gallery at Glens Falls City Hall~:North Country Arts: 42 Ridge St, GF. YR, J B X 798-0992; northcountryartscenter.org 42 Degrees Art & Glass Gallery: 23 Park St, GF. YR, J X 223-0403; 42degreesgallery.com/#!phan-art 6 Pine Street Gallery: 6 Pine St, GF. Sep 18 & Oct 16, 5-8pm; by appt, J 792-5178 Adirondack Folk School: See History & Heritage Art in Chestertown~North Country Arts Center: 6378 Rt 9, CH. YR, J/D B 803-4034; northcountryartscenter.org Bolton Historical Museum: 4924 Lake Shore Dr, BL. Thru Oct, J X 644-9960; boltonhistorical.org Chapman Historical Museum: 348 Glen St, GF. YR, $ X 793-2826; chapmanmuseum.org Courthouse Gallery, Lake George Arts Project: 1 Amherst St, LGV. YR, J 668-2616; lakegeorgearts.org Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library: 251 Glen St, GF. YR, J X 792-6508 x239; crandalllibrary.org Fort William Henry Museum: See History & Heritage Hadley-Luzerne Library: 19 Main St, LL. YR, J X 696-3423; hadluz.sals.edu Hague Historical Museum: 9793 Graphite Mt Rd, HG. YR, J X 543-6161; townofhague.org Hall of Heroes Military History Museum at the Patriot of Lake George: LGV. Thru Labor Day, J 668-4145; patriotoflakegeorge.com Heritage Center at The Oneida: See History & Heritage Hillview Free Library: 3717 Lake Shore Dr, DP. YR, J X 668-3012; hillviewfreelibrary.org The Hyde Collection Art Museum & Historic House: 161 Warren St, GF. YR, $ B X 792-1761; hydecollection.org Lake George Historical Association & Museum: 290 Canada St, LGV. Thru mid Oct, J 668-5044; lakegeorgehistorical.org Lapham Gallery at LARAC: 7 Lapham Pl, GF. YR, J B X 798-1144; larac.org Lynn Benevento Gallery: 4 Bridge St, LL. YR, J 696-5702; lynnbenevento.com North Creek Depot Museum: 5 Railroad Pl, NC. Thru Sep, $ X 251-5842; northcreekdepotmuseum.com Railroads on Parade: See Indoor Amusements Saunders Gallery: 71 Lawrence St, GF. YR, J X 793-9350; bjsartworks.com Sher Millis Murals Studio: 4 Bridge St, LL. YR, J 403-4040 The Shirt Factory Gallery: 71 Lawrence St, GF. YR, J B X 907-4478; shirtfactorygf.com Stone Bridge Artisan Gallery: 8061 Rt 9, PTV. Thru Col Day, J 494-3899; stonebridgeandcaves.com SUNY Adirondack, Visual Arts Gallery: 640 Bay Rd, QBY. Sep 4-early May, Mon-Thu, J X 832-7738; sunyacc.edu Sweet Pea Farm Perennials & Art Gallery: 121 Federal Hill Rd, BL. Thru Oct by appt, J X 644-3020; sweetpeafarmperennials.com Tannery Pond Community Center, The Widlund Gallery: 228 Main St, NC. YR, J B X 251-2505; tpcca.org Town of Chester Museum of Local History: 6307 Main St, CH. Thru Sep, J 494-5160; townofchesterny.org Town of Chester Public Library, The Ruplin Gallery: 6307 Main St, CH. YR, J X 494-5384; chesterlibrary.org Town of Johnsburg Library, The Corner Gallery: 219 Main St, NC. YR, J X 251-4343 Up Yonda Farm: See Outdoor & Natural Attractions Warrensburgh Museum of Local History: 3754 Main St, WBG. YR, J B X 623-2928; whs12885.org/museum.html Willows Bistro: 3749 Main St, WBG. YR, J X 504-4344; willowsbistro.com World Awareness Children's Museum: 89 Warren St, GF. YR, $ B X 793-2773; worldchildrensmuseum.org Outdoor & Natural Attractions Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course: See Theme Parks Charles R Wood Park: West Brook Rd, LGV. Future 12.5 acre park includes 2.5 acre festival space, playground, water feature, environmental interpretive areas, skatepark. YR, J X 668-5771; villageoflakegeorge.us Cooper's Cave Overlook: See History & Heritage Crandall Park International Trails: Glen St, GF. 7km of varied terrain for walking, running. Call for map. YR, J B 615-0446; cityofglensfalls.com Feeder Canal: Beginning of historic towpath trail and waterway at Feeder Dam, Richardson St & Haviland Ave, QBY. National Recreation Trail system. Walk, bike. YR, J 792-5363; feedercanal.org Garnet Mine Tours at Barton Mines: 1126 Barton Mines Rd, NR. Tours, specimen collecting; jewelry & mineral shop. Thru Labor Day, daily; Sep 6-Oct 12, weekends, $ 251-2706; garnetminetours.com Gore Mtn: 793 Peaceful Valley Rd, NC. Mtn biking, challenging downhill terrain, lift service, helmets req; hiking, gondola rides, climbing wall, bungee trampoline, outdoor & indoor miniature golf courses; disc golf; food service. Sep 6-Oct 12, Sat-Sun, $ B 251-2411; goremountain.com Gurney Lane Recreation Area: 118 Gurney Ln, QBY. 2 marked nature trails, mtn biking, picnic. J 761-8216; recreation.queensbury.net Hackensack Mtn Park: Warren St, WBG. 3 trails, 3.5 mi, hike, mtn bike. YR, J upyondafarm.com/hackensack.html Hovey Pond: 25 Lafayette St, QBY. 12 acre park, stocked pond, gardens, wetlands. YR, J X 761-8216; recreation.queensbury.net Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve: Hudson Pointe Blvd, QBY. 83+ acre preserve, 2+ mi marked trails, walk, hike, run, mtn bike; fishing. YR, J 761-8216; recreation.queensbury.net Hudson River Park: 44 acre park, boat launch, playground, basketball, softball, picnic shelter, fishing. J 761-8216; recreation.queensbury.net Hudson River Recreation Area: River Rd, LL. 5,500 acre forest preserve, swim, picnic, fish, boating, tubing. Hike, horseback riding. Bear Slide Trail just past culvert for Buttermilk Brook. Primitive camping sites for visitors with disabilities. J X 623-1200; dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7865.html Lake George Recreation Center: Transfer Rd, LG. 364 acre park, hiking; 5-7km trails; 5 mi mixed use trail; restroom, parking. J 668-5771; villageoflakegeorge.us Martin's Tree Farm: 280 Valley Rd, TH. Practicing sustainable forestry, silviculture practices, sawmill demos; call for hours. YR, J; B, $ 623-9595; martins-lumber.com Meadowbrook Preserve: Meadowbrook Rd, QBY. 44 acre park; 1.5 mi marked trail, interpretative signs, walk, hike, mtn bike. YR, J 761-8216; recreation.queensbury.net Natural Stone Bridge & Caves Park: 535 Stone Bridge Rd, PTV. Family adventure park, self-guided tour, waterfalls, gorge, caves, picnic, guided spelunking, by resv. YR, $ B 494-2283; stonebridgeandcaves.com North River Hobby Farm: Cemetery Rd, NR. Country life, collect eggs, pick vegetables/flowers; canning, baking & children's workshops, guided mule rides; farm-to-table-menu, ice cream. $ 251-5331; northriverhobbyfarm.com Pack Demonstration Forest, SUNY ESF: 136 Pack Forest Rd, WBG. 2500 acres. Self-guided 1 mi Grandmother's Tree Nature Trail, mtn bike, canoe, kayak. J X 623-9679; esf.edu/campuses/eec Prospect Mtn Veterans Highway: Rt 9, LG. 5.5 mi drive to summit, scenic overlooks. Thru Oct 26, daily, 10am-7pm. $ B X. Hike 1 5/8 mi trail to summit, trail head parking on Montcalm & Cooper Sts, LGV. 668-5198; dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9176.html Ridge/Jenkinsville Park: 133 Jenkinsville Rd, QBY. 80 acre park, multi-use sports facility, walking track. YR, J 761-8216; recreation.queensbury.net Riverbend Christmas Tree Farm: 164 East River Dr, LL. 20+ acres, cut your own or precut. Wreaths, decorations. End Nov-mid Dec, Sat-Sun, $ 654-6274; riverbendchristmastreefarm.com Silver Bay YMCA: 87 Silver Bay Rd, SB. Day use includes trails, swim, fitness center, tennis, basketball, archery, canoe, kayak, sail. Thru Nov, $ 543-8833; silverbay.org Town of Chester Recreation Center (Dynamite Hill): Rt 8, CH. Multi-use facility includes Caroline Fish Memorial Trail, bike, walk, mtn bike. J 494-2722; northwarren.com Up Yonda Farm: 5239 Rt 9N, BL. Wildlife exhibits, birding, butterfly garden, nature trail, nature programs, woodworking projects. YR, $ programs; $ park, X 644-9767; upyondafarm.com Warren County Fish Hatchery: 145 Echo Lake Rd, WBG. Hatchery operation, interpretive film, visitor center. Staff guided & self-guided tours, birding, canoe access, fish, picnic; pavilion rental, $ YR, daily, 8am-4pm, J B 623-2877; warrencountydpw.com/Parks_Rec07/UnderConst.htm West Mtn: 59 West Mountain Rd, QBY. Miles of trails, hike or ride chairlift to top only; mtn bike, sand volleyball courts, horseshoes, bonfire pit. Thru Nov 1, $ B 636-3699; westmtn.net Wiawaka Center for Women: 3378 St Rt 9L, LG. Day pass avail, selected activities, programs. Thru Sep 6. $ 668-9690; wiawaka.org Parasailing Parasail Joe's: LGV. 668-4013; parasailjoes.com Parasailing Adventures: LGV. 607-272-7245; parasailingadventures.com Sun Sports Para-Sail Rides: BL. 644-3470; chicsmarina.com Performing Arts & Venues (Also see Entertainment, Dinner Theatres & Comedy Clubs) River Tubing Adirondack Adventures: 877-963-RAFT; adkadventures.com Adirondack Tubing Adventures: 696-6133; adktubing.com ARO (Adirondack River Outfitters) Adventures: 800-525-7238; aroadventures.com Beaver Brook Outfitters: 888-454-8433; beaverbrook.net Hudson River Rafting Co: 800-888-RAFT; hudsonriverrafting.com River Ridin': 696-4466; riverridin.com Sacandaga Outdoor Center: 866-696-7238; 4soc.com Tubby Tubes Co: 696-5454; tubbytubestubing.com Rodeos Painted Pony Rodeo: 703 Howe Rd, LL. Thru Labor Day, $ B X 696-2421; paintedponyrodeo.com Ridin-Hy Ranch and Rodeo: 95 Ridin-Hy Ranch Rd, WBG. Thru Oct 3, Fri, J X 494-2742; ridinhy.com Running & Walking Crandall Park International Trails: See Outdoor & Natural Feeder Canal: See Outdoor & Natural Attractions Glens Falls Civic Center: $ 798-0202; glensfallscc.com Warren County Bikeway: See Bicycling Sailing Silver Bay YMCA: See Outdoor & Natural Attractions Scenic Drives Byways Map & Guide: Routes that create exceptional driving experiences, including Central Adirondack Trail. J 800-365-1050 x2753; adirondackscenicbyways.org Central Adirondack Trail: This 140 mile trail can be traveled by car and canoe. Beginning at the Cooper's Cave Bridge in Glens Falls, the trail runs northwest through the Adirondacks following waterways and lakes as it proceeds south to Rome, NY. Dude Ranch Trail: This is the land of the Adirondack cowboy. Beginning and ending in the Village of Lake George, the Dude Ranch Trail is a 40 mile loop passing horse ranches, lakeside resort villages, theme parks and services. First Wilderness Heritage Corridor: The Corridor guides you through the first true wilderness sought out by vacationers. Rediscover the beauty and recreation these visitors enjoyed on their journey through the Hudson River Valley. Hidden gem attractions and historical treasures at each stop. Whether you tour the Corridor by bus, rail, car, bike, kayak, raft or on foot, you will experience the bountiful history that has shaped the Adirondacks. firstwilderness.com Lakes to Locks Passage: All-American Road. North America's first inter-connected waterway-the Upper Hudson River/Champlain Canal, Lake George, and Lake Champlain-shaped the nation-building activities of the U.S. and Canada. By bike, foot, boat or car, Lakes to Locks Passage provides access to over 200 miles of this historic watercourse, is used by migratory birds and native peoples, explorers, armies, commercial enterprises and diverse recreational activities. lakestolocks.com Prospect Mtn Veterans' Memorial Parkway and 100 Mile View: I-87 Exit 21, 1 mile north on Rt 9 to State Highway entrance on left. 100 mile view from 2,030' summit. 5.5 mile 2 lane highway leads to parking lot, views of VT Green Mtns, NH White Mts, NY Adirondack High Peaks and on a very clear day, the Laurentian Mtns of Canada. From parking lot take continuously running shuttle to summit for more views. Picnic at summit. Daily mid May-mid Oct. Hiking trail access from Lake George Village. Drive time: 10 min 1-way to parking lot plus stops. $ 668-5198; dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9176.htmll Roosevelt-Marcy Trail: Follow the route of Teddy Roosevelt's wild ride from Mount Marcy to the North Creek Train Station, where he learned he was to become the 26th President. This 40 mile jaunt runs from North Creek to Long Lake. Rt 9, Lake George to Chestertown: I-87 Exit 23, north on Rt 9 thru Warrensburg to Chestertown (about 7 mi past junction Rts 9 & 28). Enjoy beautiful forest scenery on the way. Stop in Chestertown to explore this charming village. At junction of Rt 8, turn left on Rts 8 & 9; stay on Rt 9 around picturesque Loon Lake. Continue toward Pottersville and I-87 Exit 26. Drive time: .75 hour 1-way plus stops. Rt 9N, Lake George to Hague & Rt 8, Hague to Brant Lake: I-87 Exit 22 to Rt 9N north. Drive along shoreline of Lake George thru Diamond Point and Bolton Landing. Turn right at Bolton Library (Rogers Memorial Park Dr) for spectacular dockside scenery of lake. Continue north on Rt 9N over Tongue Mtn to Silver Bay; stop at overlook. Continue north to Hague, stop at Town Park. Advance north and view Rogers Rock and vistas of northern Lake George. Return to Hague and drive west on Rt 8 through hamlet of Graphite and Dixon Forest, views of Adirondack High Peaks. Drive Brant Lake shoreline to I-87 (Exit 25). Drive time: 2 hours RT, plus stops. Rt 9N, Lake Luzerne to Stony Creek to Warrensburg via Rt 418: I-87 Exit 21, south 11 miles on Rt 9N to Lake Luzerne. Enjoy Lake Vanare, Fourth Lake and Lake Luzerne on the way. First right after high school on Mill St, left on Main St, then right on Bridge St. Stop at parking area for view of Rockwell Falls, then cross bridge to Hadley; .25 mile right turn on Stony Creek Rd. Approx 10 miles to Stony Creek, with views of Hudson River and mountains. In Stony Creek, turn right on Warrensburg Rd for 12 mile trip to Warrensburg with river views. At Thurman Station,continue on Rt 418 to Warrensburg. Turn right on Rt 9 for I-87, or turn left for the Lake George-Chestertown tour (above). Another option: just before Thurman Station, turn left on Athol Rd. From Athol, take Mountain Rd and Valley Rd to Garnet Lake Rd South for access to Crane Mtn and Garnet Lake. Drive time: 1 hour 1-way plus stops. Rt 28, Warrensburg to Gore Mtn, Indian Lake: I-87 Exit 23, north on Rt 9 thru Warrensburg to junction Rts 9 & 28. Take Rt 28 thru Wevertown and North Creek along Hudson River to North River. Four informational kiosks located along Rt 28 from North Creek to North River. Enjoy overlooks & villages along the way. Stop at Gore Mtn Ski Area to enjoy a ride on the Northwoods Gondola or a scenic train ride from the village of North Creek. Continue on Rt 28, leave Warren County and drive through the Siamese Ponds Wilderness Region to the Village of Indian Lake, passing Lake Adirondack and Lake Abanake. Turn left (south) onto Rt 30 thru Speculator to Rt 8. Turn left (east) onto Rt 8 along the East branch of Sacandaga River, thru the hamlet of Bakers Mills, back to Wevertown and then Warrensburg. Drive time: 3.5 hours RT, plus stops. Day Trip to Lake Placid: I-87 north to Exit 30, to Rt 73 west to Lake Placid. Olympic Venues open to public. Scenic Flights Leaf Air, LLC: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport , 443 Queensbury Ave, QBY. Scenic flights of Lake George region. Certified flight instructor. YR, $ 744-1470; leafair.net North Country Heliflight: Scenic helicopter flights over LG, Gore Mtn. Up to 3 passengers. YR, resv, $ 361-1380; northcountryheliflight.com Scootcars & Scoot Coupes Adirondack Scooters: 2239 Rt 9, LG. Thru Labor Day, hourly & daily rates. $ 668-4444; adirondackscooters.com Shopping & Antiquing Warren County welcomes 2 new factory outlet centers adding to your shopping choices including an indoor mall, antique shops, farmers' markets, local crafts, furniture & gifts, country stores, souvenir shops and marvelous main streets! Adirondack Outlet Mall: 1444 Rt 9, LG. YR, B X 793-2161; adirondackoutletmall.com Antiques Market Place: 1066 Rt 9, QBY. YR, B X 798-0010 Aviation Mall: 578 Aviation Rd, QBY. YR, B X 793-8818; shopaviationmall.com Bolton Landing Shopping: 644-3831; boltonchamber.com French Mtn Commons Outlets: 1439 Rt 9, LG. YR, B X 792-1483; frenchmountaincommons.com Glens Falls Shopping: YR, 761-3864; visit.cityofglensfalls.com Glenwood Manor Antiques & More: 60 Glenwood Ave, QBY. YR, 798-4747 Log Jam Outlet Centers: 1476 Rt 9, LG. YR, B X 792-1483; logjamoutlets.com The Outlets at Lake George~East: 1424 Rt 9, LG. YR, B X theoutletsatlakegeorge.com The Outlets at Lake George~West: 1468 Rt 9, LG. Opening October 2014. YR, B X 793-2161; adirondackoutletmall.com Outlet Shoppes of Lake George: 1468 Rt 9, LG. YR, B X 793-2161; adirondackoutletmall.com Stagecoach Antique Dealer Assoc: 5 Olmstedville Rd, PTV. YR, 494-3192 Spectator Sports & Venues Adirondack Flames Hockey: 1 Civic Center Plz, GF. AHL Hockey affiliate of NHL Calgary Flames. Home games, Oct-Apr, $ B X 480-3355; adirondackflames.com Adirondack Sports Complex: See Indoor Sports East Field: 175 Dix Ave, GF. Home field for the Glens Falls Greenjackets of the Empire Football League. 615-0446; cityofglensfalls.com Glens Falls Civic Center: Concerts, family shows, musicals, theater, trade shows, public ice skating, team and sporting events. Also see Indoor Sports 798-0202; glensfallscc.com Glens Falls Greenjackets: East Field, 175 Dix Ave, GF. Home games: Sep 6, 13, 7pm, $ X 798-1928; greenjacketsfootball.com Theme Parks, Fun Parks & Amusements Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course: 35 Westwood Forest Ln, BL. 6 aerial courses, zip lines, Tarzan jumps, rope swings, cable bridges. Thru Dec 1, resv, $ 494-7200; adirondackextreme.com Adventure Family Fun Center: 1079 Rt 9, QBY. Indoor & outdoor go-karts, laser tag, paintball range, climbing wall, dance floor, bumper cars, free-fall ride, game room, WiFi. YR, $ 798-7860; adventurefamilyfun.com Aerial Zip Course & Paintball: 4511 St Rt 28, NR. Guided ropes course with a series of aerial obstacles & zip line. Thru Oct, $ 251-3746; whitewaterchallengers.com Discoveries USA Paintball: 4498 Rt 9, WBG. Wooded field, arcade target range, rentals. Thru Nov, $ 623-4567; discoveriesusa.com Fun Spot: 1035 Rt 9, QBY. Gold Rush Adventure Golf, LeMans Raceway go-karts, mini racers, laser tag, inflatable obstacle courses, bounce houses, skating, Saturday teen dance, arcade. Fun Day passes, parents watch J YR, $ B X 792-8989; thefunspot.net Funa'rama Fun Park: 110 Canada St, LGV. Carousel, bumper boats, bumper cars, arcade. Thru Labor Day, daily, $ 685-5115 Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom: 1172 Rt 9, QBY. 135 rides, shows and attractions, outdoor water park. Thru Sep 1, daily; Sep 6-28, Sat-Sun; Oktoberfest, Sat-Sun, see Sep dates in calendar; Fright Fest, see Oct dates in calendar; $ B X 792-3500; sixflags.com/greatescape Magic Forest: 1916 Rt 9, LG. Family fun park for young children. 25 rides, 2 shows, live animals, Santa's Hideaway. Thru Labor Day, daily, $ B X 668-2448; magicforestpark.com Natural Stone Bridge & Caves Park: See Outdoor & Natural Tubby Tubes Co Slide Park: 1289 Lake Ave, LL. Snow tubing. 1,500+ ft dry slope tubing runs, all ages. YR, $ B 696-7222; tubbytubestubing.com Water Slide World: See Waterslides Train Rides Saratoga & North Creek Railway: NC. Scenic train rides between Saratoga Springs and North Creek along the Hudson River, 7 station stops. Bike-friendly. Connect to the National Rail Network. Thru Oct. $ B 877-726-7245; sncrr.com Trolley Service Glens Falls/Queensbury/Lake George/Bolton Landing: Service along Rt 9, Canada St, LGV & Rt 9N. Thru Sep 1, daily; Sep 6-Oct 11, Sat only, $ 792-1085; agftc.org Wakeboarding, Waterskiing & Tubing Adirondack Water Ski & Wakeboard School: Chic's Marina, 4782 Lake Shore Dr, BL. Thru Oct by appt, $ 644-3726; adkwaterski.com Daggett Lake Camp & Ski: 660 Glen-Athol Rd, WBG. Thru Sep, resv, $ 623-2198; daggettlake.com/waterski Inverted Wakeboard & Waterski School (IWS): CH. Thru Oct, daily, $ 744-9826; invertedschool.com Water Taxi-Lake George Beckley's Boat: 3950 Lake Shore Dr, DP. 668-2651; beckleysboats.com F R Smith & Sons, Inc: 36 Sagamore Rd, BL. Thru Col Day, $ 644-5181; frsmithandsonsmarina.com Love is on Lake George Cruises, LLC: LG. Pick up & drop off. Dock & Dine. May-Oct, $ 656-7058; loveisonlakegeorge.com Tow Boat US-Lake George Camping Equipment: 5024 Lake Shore Dr, BL. $ 222-8160; boltonboatrentals.com Waterslides Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom: See Theme Parks Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark: See Indoor Amusements Water Slide World: Rt 9, LG. Wave pool, toddler pools, slides. Thru Labor Day, $ 668-4407; waterslideworld.net Whitewater Rafting Raft, Tube & Kayak on the Hudson & Sacandaga Rivers thru mid Oct. J Whitewater Rafting Brochure, 800-365-1050 x2753; VisitLakeGeorge.com Adirondac Rafting Co: 523-1635; lakeplacidrafting.com Adirondack Adventures: 877-963-RAFT; adkadventures.com Adventure Sports Rafting Co: 800-441-7238; adventuresportsrafting.com ARO (Adirondack River Outfitters): 800-525-7238; aroadventures.com Beaver Brook Outfitters: 888-454-8433; beaverbrook.net Hudson River Rafting Co: 800-888-RAFT; hudsonriverrafting.com North Creek Rafting Co: 800-989-RAFT; northcreekrafting.com Sacandaga Outdoor Center: 866-696-7238; 4soc.com Square Eddy Expeditions: NC. 251-5200; squareeddy.com Whitewater Challengers: 800-443-8554; whitewaterchallengers.com Wild Waters Outdoor Center: 800-867-2335; wildwaters.net Winery Adirondack Winery: 285 Canada St, LGV. Selection of hand-crafted, locally made wines; wine tastings; YR, $ B X 668-WINE; adirondackwinery.com Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail: upperhudsonvalleywinetrail.com