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Letter from our staff:We are excited to provide this valuable resource to you filled with information about the Lake George region as well as business listings and offers. We hope you take advantage of all the area has to offer. This summer we will highlight some historical milestones. All around the area you will find landmarks and re-encampments of the French and Indian War. Our area is so rich with history from this period, it’s the perfect time to take a trip to the past and learn about the era. As always, we hope you enjoy this issue and you make the most of your visit to Lake George, NY! Be sure to visit our local businesses, offering a wide array of products and services, many of which have been servicing the area for many years. If you wish to keep receiving this newsletter, take a moment to sign up to have future issues delivered straight to your inbox. If you prefer, past issues will be available from our website at LakeGeorgeValues.com. So get out and enjoy all the North Country has to offer! Sincerely, |
Spotlight on history:Fort Ticonderoga will present the annual Grand Encampment of the French and Indian War on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26 from 9:00 – 5:00. The event, which is the largest and most spectacular of the reenactments presented each season by Fort Ticonderoga, was named by the American Bus Association to its Top 100 Events for 2005. This prestigious national tourism award recognizes events that bring maximum entertainment value to the public. The Encampment is also part of the national 250th Anniversary of the French & Indian War Commemoration. Learn more at |
New and notable business listings:
Be sure to learn about the services these and other local businesses have to offer during your trip to Lake George. Check the website at www.LakeGeorgeValues.com often, as new businesses and values are added almost every day!
1000 Acres Ranch Resort & Golf Club |
James Appleyard Photography Lake George Arts Project McDonald Real Estate Professionals Saddle Up Stables Saratoga Rose Inn & Restaurant Seasons of Lake George Sheltered Lakes Shoreline Restaurant & Marina Studio Motel of Lake George The Blueberrybasket the depe dene resort The Elms Waterfront Cottages The Gift Cottage The Inn of Lake George The Legend Music Shop The Pizza Jerks The Yoga Nook Tubby Tubes Company Whispering Pines Cottages LLC |
New Values
Be sure to take advantage of local businesses offering special values. New this month, East Cove Restaurant offers a special discount to website visitors.
Travel Tips: Road Work Ahead
Road work is a particularly sensitive topic in the North Country these days. Not only is the well-planned construction on I-90 in and around Albany in full swing this summer, but heavy rains have caused mud slides along the Northway, I-87 north of Lake George. Be sure to stay informed of the latest traffic information. Our favorite website is local television news website, Capital News 9. Check out their traffic information to plan your trip to be safe and hassle-free well ahead of time. And another tip - they offer great graphics and weather web cameras, so you can get a glimpse at your forecast while you are there!
Special Event: Help a local family rebuild — and improve your swing!
If you are in Lake George Sunday, June 26, be sure to stop by Lumberjack Pass on Route 9 near the outlets between 9am and noon. They will be hosting a fundraising effort for a local family devastated by the recent mudslides. Putt around a little while helping a local family rebuild! What could be better! $10 to play during this time, with 100% to benefit the family. Donations of any amount accepted at any time at Lumberjack Pass.
Value of the month:Try planning an inexpensive night out with the family. Every Wednesday night in Lake George Village, there is a Summer Concert Series. And every Thursday, beginning July 14, there are fireworks. Pack a pinic dinner and a comfortable chair for each member of the family and spend an evening in Shepard Park! Forgot the cooler? There are plenty of restaurants in town, most are family-friendly, to grab something to please everyone. |
Did you know?
July is "Lake Awareness Month." Learn more about how Lake George impacts the local communities and the environment. The Lake George Association offers various talks, educational programs, including the "Floating Classroom" series, and this month, special anniversary celebrations. You can learn more from their website at www.lakegeorgeassociation.org.
Calendar Highlights
Special events during July include:
July 2-3: Lake George Craft Fair
July 4: July 4th Fireworks (watch for fireworks and other celebrations around the area July 2-4)
July 9: Lake George Antique Boat Museum Symposium
July 9: Wreath Laying Ceremony in Commemoration of the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Carillon (Fort Ticonderoga)
July 9-10: Arts, Crafts & Collectibles
July 22-23: Lake George Community Band Festival
July 27: Saratoga Race Track Opening Day
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