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The view down Lake George. Photo by Crown Focus Media.

Taking the Pulse of the Lake: Lake George Park Commission Launches Water-Based Recreation Study

Given its size, Lake George can, in theory, comfortably accommodate 4,500 boats at any given time; but even at peak times, on a Saturday afternoon in August, for example, no more than 2,500 boats will be on the lake. In fact, between 2005 and 2015, ... Read More
The Northwest Bay slopes of Tongue Mountain were among the areas treated for HWA in 2024. Photo courtesy NYS DEC.

New Lake George Coalition Treating Hemlock Stands, Mapping Priority Areas

Sixty-seven more acres of evergreen stands threatened by the invasive Hemlock Wooly Adelgid were treated with pesticides in 2024, Allison McKenna told the Lake George Park Commission at its February 25 meeting. McKenna serves as “boots on the ... Read More
The Warren County Bikeway. Photo by Jaynie Ellis - Warren County Tourism Department/ @lakegeorgearea

The Experience Economy: Monetizing Warren County’s Natural Assets

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation is a $34 billion industry in New York State, responsible for more than 250,000 jobs. In the Lake George region, outdoor recreation buttresses the tourism economy, which, according ... Read More