Snowshoe Tours at Natural Stone Bridge and Caves!

Grand Opening

Stone Bridge & CAVES
Snowshoeing Adventure Tours.
On Thursday January 14, 2010, for the first time in its 55 year history, the Stone Bridge and surrounding property is open to the public during the winter.
Over 4 miles of trails (6.4 miles with roundtrips) highlighting views of Trout Brook, Sinkholes, Huge Glacial Erratic Boulders, & Vertical Ledges are currently available. See the Stone Bridge, the LARGEST marble CAVE ENTRANCE in the East. Constantly changing, everyday is a new experience at Natural Stone Bridge & Caves.
DAY PASSES for self-guided tours are available from Thursday – Sunday from 10am – 4pm (closed M, T & W)

EVENING MOONLIGHT TOURS are offered on Saturdays, 5pm-9pm. The walk begins with a 40min guided tour of the Stone Bridge Cave (lighted) followed by self-guided tour of the additional trails. A warm campfire and marshmallows await you after the hike.

Also included with either the Day or Evening Pass purchase is FREE use of our 9 “hole” Disc (Frisbee) Golf Course. Bring your own disc or we will provide you with a free rental disc. Playing in the snow is a blast!

SNOWSHOE RENTALS are available for use on site. Please call ahead to reserve (518-494-2283). Group Rates (10+) are available with prior arrangement only.

Located just 2.5 miles off of I-87, exit 26 at the end of Stone Bridge Rd, this location is a short trip from the Lake George or Lake Placid regions. Upon arrival, proceed to the lower parking area to the log lodge building and enter through the green double doors to the small heated gift shop. Hot drinks, snacks and souvenirs are available.
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If you would like more info about this topic, directions or, please call Greg or Dee Beckler at 518-494-2283, e-mail Greg at stonebridgeandcaves@frontiernet.net or visit our website at http://www.stonebridgeandcaves.com/, with links to updated pictures on FACEBOOK and TWITTER.

They are at it again!!! This time with Warm, Spiced Cider!!

Event Name:
Adirondack Winery’s “Spice Up Your Winter” FREE Wine Tasting Event

Details:
Catch a break from the bitter cold of the New Year by enjoying this FREE wine tasting event at Adirondack Winery; featuring a number of warm, spiced mulled wines paired with yummy home-baked treats.

When:
Saturday, January 16 11:30am – 5:30pm
AND
Sunday January 17 11:30am – 3:30pm

Winter things are happening!

Mother Nature took just a little longer to show up this year than last year, but after yesterday's 8-11 inches of the "white stuff" and temperatures cold enough for snow making at our three ski resorts the Lake George Region should be in full "hummmmmm" for the coming weekend and weeks!!

According to a new update our chamber regularly receives from our members, The South Warren Snowmobile Association, " We will be fully opening all trails on Monday, December 14--most in part due to the fact it is still hunting season (through this weekend)." The club has 100 gates to open and they will be putting the grooming machines out to work and clear any deadfall trees, etc. this weekend. Our chamber will be notified as soon as the trails are opened for snowmobilers--and we will notify YOU!

New this year is a snowmobile trail link to West Mountain Ski Area. Mike Barbone, owner of the property noted in a recent news article that their onsite restaurant also broadens the selection of where snowmobilers can find places to eat right on the trail. He also noted that their mountain has set aside special parking areas for snowmobilers in front of their Northwest triple chair lift and hopes to also add the amenity of being able to sell gasoline to snowmobilers onsite. Finding gas stations along the 100-miles of carefully groomed snowmobile trails can sometimes be a challenge. The Cumberland Farms in Lake Luzerne and the Stewart's on RT 9 in Lake George are two of the only "easy to access" locations in the trail network it seems. So kudo's to Barbone for seeing an opportunity and trying to make it work for everyone! Our chamber has several hotels and motels with direct access to the Warren County Snowmobile trails. Please check our website or call our office 518-668-5755 for this info. Our experienced staff is always happy to help! (Please mention you read our blog!)

For some great info on snowmobiling in our area including conditions updates, trail maps, itinerary ideas and more please visit our member's The South Warren Snowmobile Club at their website.

Our Lake George Regional Chamber website has great information about all types of events and activities that can be done in our beautiful region during the winter. Visit our special winter pages directly from our home page and then click to find great WINTER GETAWAY SPECIALS being offered by our lodging and retail partners!

Adirondack Winery's "Warm Up to the Holidays" FREE Wine Tasting Event & Big 2-Day Store-Wide Sale!
Warm up to the Holidays with this FREE wine tasting event at Adirondack Winery featuring 5 new wines made for the holiday season; plus your personal favorite wines and free fine tastings, too!

Plus, get a jumpstart on your holiday gift shopping with our 2-day sale: EVERYTHING is 15% Off for these 2 days only (only valid in-store, not online) – including wine, unique gifts, fine foods, gourmet cheese, delectable chocolates, and more! Pre-shop or browse on our website

When: Saturday Nov. 21 11:30am – 6pm and Sunday Nov. 22 11:30am – 4pm

Where: Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, 285 Canada Street , Lake George , NY 12845

Facebook link for it: http://www.facebook.com/adirondack.winery#/event.php?eid=208469084971&ref=mf

Lake George Region Hosts 3rd Annual Restaurant Week

The 3rd Annual Lake George Area Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday, September 13th and runs through Saturday, September 19th. This year a record number of the region's restaurants are participating--19 in all! Each restaurant, in addition to their regular menus, will also be featuring a Fixed Price 3-Course Menu full of delectable offerings. The 3-Course meals include appetizers, main course and dessert all for the low price of $17.57 !

For complete listings, menus and links to participating restaurants please check out the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce's Website at: http://lakegeorgechamber.com/ and follow the soldier link to info.

The event week gets its hallmark "$17.57" price tag to commemorate one of the most famous seige battles of the French & Indian War. It was, in 1757 that the French Army, under the General Montcalm came down from Canada using the lakes of Champlain and Lake George to lay siege for 7 days to Fort William Henry which was then controlled by the British Army. The British fought a good fight but in the end were defeated and driven back to their southern stronghold of Fort Edward 12 miles to the south. This major point in history was later used as the basis for the internationally known novel, The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper.

This weeklong event is a great way to visit restaurants you have never been to before, or to get a great deal at one of your favorites in the region. The event receives funding support from the Warren County Tourism Occupancy Tax Fund as well as from area sponsors including: Glens Falls National Bank & Trust, National Grid, The Town of Lake George and The Village of Lake George. The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce has been serving the visitors, residents and businesses of the Lake George Region for over 57 years! For additional information you may also call 518-668-5755 or 1-800-705-0059.

TODAY SHOW comes to Lake George and leaves HIGH MARKS

In case you were under a rock for the past week...the #1 Morning news show...The TODAY SHOW on NBC selected Lake George as one of its four "top US Vacation spots" to visit this summer. Needless to say, the Lake George Regional Chamber was in step and besides putting a "welcome" banner on our sign--we carpooled a bunch of us up to the majestic Sagamore resort in Bolton Landing at 4:30 AM to get a spot for the live show. That was yesterday! Today our chamber website is going nuts!

This type of national (and international-Canada!) publicity and true testimonial by leading news "stars" was just what our region needed. We have been under an incredible bout of ill-weather from Mother Nature who has dumped more than our fair share of rain and cool temperatures on us this summer season. But the sun shone bright, over 400 onlookers stood to cheer and wave as Ann Curry and Meredith Viera from the TODAY SHOW came to visit. It was an incredible and exhilarating experience. The Sagamore construction and grounds crews have been working most likely day and night in preparation. The television crews had been here taping segments of the show for a week prior. Features included a ride on the wonderful Minnie-Ha-Ha complete with calliope going. they also did some fly fishing, shopping, hiking and just enjoying the beauty of our Queen of the American Lakes by sitting in an Adirondack chair--lakeside.

Every one i have spoken to has commented on how naturally warm and engaging their entire TV crew was. The stars, Meredith and Ann were "real", full of energy, and so genuine in their loving endorsement of how truly beautiful this area is. They also really drove home the point that the whole region offers so much for families to do...especially if you are looking for a close getaway that offers value and lots of free things to see and do.

As part of this great opportunity, our chamber created a "Sizzlin Summer Specials" EXCLUSIVE email newsletter for visitors who wanted to get some real valuable offers for lodging, restaurants, shops and attractions. We sent it out to over 10K of our opt in newsletter subscribers. If you are not on our list but want to receive this flyer please email to:

savemoney@lakegeorgechamber.com and we will immediately email it to you free.

Our chamber of commerce website has bounced off the scales for inquiries and visitors over the past 24 hours and we expect (and hope) that this trend continues. We love our area and want to share it with you. visit us at http://www.lakegeorgechamber.com/ for all your visit planning needs. And if you dont see something online and have a question...please call our staff. We have experienced people who live here, know the area and can guide you!

Last of the Mohicans Benefit Cruise on Lake George, NY

It's almost a sellout! This Monday night, July 13th the Lake George Steamboat Company's MOHICAN cruise boat will play host to a cast of characters never before seen plying the 32-mile long Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains. The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama production company has had the good fortune to have Chronicle Newspaper owner, Mark Frost decide he wanted to sponsor a fundraising benefit cruise for the non-profit outdoor drama production company. The cruise, which begins boarding at 7 PM for a two-hour cruise will feature several historically dressed actors and a bevvy of living history reenactor "extras" who will perform a couple of selected short vignettes during the cruise on Lake George. The evening will include time for "meet and greet" of the cast and reenactors as well as several musket volley's over the crystal clear waters of Lake George which formed the inspiration and backdrop for James Fenimore Cooper's timeless novel. Cost for tickets are $20 /Adult, $11 Children-12 years old and younger. There may be tickets available at the gangway at 7 PM if supplies allow.

The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama is in the process of raising funds to begin full summer productions with an eye on 2010 to host several weekends filled with special effects and the full play adaptation written by Michael Dufault and actor from NYC who moved to the Lake George Region 6 years ago with the concept. Outdoor Drama's are very popular tourism attractions across the country. The Institute of Outdoor Drama, housed at the University of North Carolina has assisted the group with strategic planning and noted that given the history of the region, its majestic mountain backdrop, the presence of the lake and known tourism destination--the Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama stands to quickly become on of the most well known and attended outdoor dramas of its kind. They estimate Millions of dollars of economic impact will be netted once the full production with its unique outdoor performance area is built.

In the meantime, the non profit, Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama continues to build its support and reputation for providing unique, historically based family entertainment. In August, the weeknd of August 15-16 the troupe will stage "SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND SCENES FROM THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS OUTDOOR DRAMA in Shepard Park on the shore of Lake George. Saturday evening's performance is at 7 PM, Sunday is a matinee at 1 PM. Both shows will include historically dressed cast, living history reenactment units, artillery cannon fire and may even include live horses during part of a scene. The event is free, but a goodwill donation will be greatly appreciated.

So act quickly if you would like to purchase a ticket to go on the Monday, July 13th Benefit Cruise for The Last of the Mohicans Outdoor Drama. Tickets are going fast and can be purchased by calling the Lake George Regional Chamber office at 518-668-5755. For general information about the Last of the MOhicans Outdoor Drama, Inc. non profit or its future events please call 518-338-5657 or visit: http://www.lastofthemohicansoutdoordrama.org/