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New stormwater regs proposed for Lake George

By Ry Rivard

In the latest action trying to spare Lake George from turning green, the lake’s main regulatory agency is proposing new rules to curb runoff from lakeside development, including a ban on lawn fertilizer within 50 feet of the lake. The Lake George Park Commission recently posted its new stormwater regulations, which have been several years in the making, and…

Bolton

New land conservation protects Lake George water

By Francesca Krempa

These conservation measures are part of the larger goal the LGLC sets out to address: engaging private landowners and the public to permanently protect the nearly 12,000 acres of Lake George wildness and its 6.5 miles of pristine shoreline.

Banks look to protect Lake George water

By Ry Rivard

About 6,000 homes and businesses around the lake rely on septic systems. About 4,000 of those systems are at risk of contaminating the lake because they are old or neglected.

Fourth of July in the Adirondacks brings hope of business as usual

By Francesca Krempa

Despite coronavirus, many recently opened hotels, restaurants and attractions around the park are anticipating a bustling, albeit different, Fourth of July.

Records show Lake George parasail company was fined $4,000 after 2019 accident

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Lake George Park Commission fined a parasailing company earlier this year for violations related to a near-drowning of a customer last summer and breaching a 2016 order of consent.

Hike-A-Thon

Lake George Hike-A-Thon goes virtual

By Brandon Loomis

Like every year's event, the virtual hike's goal remains a celebration of land protections that in turn protect the waters of the “Queen of American Lakes.”

Lake George parasail permits get safety updates after near-drowning

By Gwendolyn Craig

There are some safety changes to parasailing on Lake George this summer.

Tourists return to Lake George

By Gwendolyn Craig

The summery weather and tease of state beaches opening had tourists enjoying Lake George just before Memorial Day weekend. Not many were wearing masks.

A short hike to great views on Lake George

By Mike Lynch

Anthony’s Nose is home to cliffs that serve as a breeding spot for peregrine falcons, which are endangered in New York State. The LCLG description of the preserve says in the summer you may see these “birds soaring over the cliffs,” and they ask that you not disturb them. The trail through the preserve purposely ends on Record Hill and does not go near Anthony’s Nose, so hikers don’t disturb the birds. 

Prospect Mountain highway leads skiers to the peak

By Phil Brown

Over 4.5 miles, the highway gains about 1,650 feet in elevation, much less than the Whiteface road, so the climb is easier.

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