A NEW LOOK AT A FAMILIAR LOCALE:

06-09-2008

EXPERIENCING LAKE GEORGE FROM A DEEP BLUE VANTAGE POINT 

 

WARREN COUNTY, NY  (June 4, 2008) – With gas prices sky-rocketing and more people staying closer to home for summer vacation, families looking for new summer experiences nearby need look no further than The Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks. They just need to look in a new way. Thousands of people enjoy the lake from the shore, but enjoying the lake from the water is another adventure entirely.

 

No matter how many times one has visited this 32-mile gem, experiencing the lake and surrounding area from the water itself provides new perspectives of surrounding mountains, opportunities for island and shoreline exploration and unforgettable unique activities.

 

For boat owners, there are many locations for docking and launching. A full list of marinas can be found at www.visitlakegeorge.com/sports_r.php?wtr_mari=y. Or for those who prefer to dock and stay, many lodging properties offer docks and boat launches. Choosing to dock and stay allows visitors to park their cars and leave them there. A list of dock-and-stay options is located at www.visitlakegeorge.com/boating/boat_sty.php.  Some dining establishments also have docks.

 

For those who would love to get out on the lake but don’t own a boat, several companies offer scenic cruises. From a short narrated ride on the Minnie-Ha-Ha to a luncheon or dinner cruise to a pontoon boat excursion, cruising Lake George offers a wonderful way to experience the wonders of the lake without the added responsibility of navigating a boat. 

 

For those who don’t own a boat but want to captain a craft, several marinas rent a variety of motorboats, sailboats and non-octane boats for day use.

 

Once on the water, there’s nothing quite like jumping off a boat to swim or water ski, or quietly dropping a line to fish for landlocked salmon, lake trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, pickerel and panfish.

 

More unconventional excursions available only by water include access to the lake’s 165 state-owned islands and some remote hiking trails. Most of the islands are open to the public and have boat-docking areas. Camping and picnic areas abound for a truly memorable island experience. More information about the islands can be found at http://www.visitlakegeorge.com/boating/boat_du.php.

 

While opportunities are plentiful for experiencing Lake George from the water itself, another special view beyond the shoreline is from above the water. Gliding through the air in a parasail or hot air balloon provides a vista like none other.

 

The Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks is an easy-to-reach, affordable, year round vacation destination for the whole family. There is a wide range of lodging, camping and dining options, with easy access off I-87. If you would like to visit the Lake George Area in New York's Adirondacks to experience all the beauty of Lake George – or another topic – please contact me at 518-462-0318. Familiarization (FAM) tours are available. Many properties, attractions and dining establishments provide comps for writers with media credentials who are interested in visiting and writing about the area. For free information on lodging, camping, dining, events and activities, visit www.VisitLakeGeorge.com.

 

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