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Scenes from Cook Mountain near Lake George

By Mike Lynch

July 11, 2019

Above is a photo gallery from my hike up Cook Mountain on June 1st. Cook Mountain is a small mountain that offers great views of Lake George and the lands north of the large lake.

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Mike Lynch

Mike Lynch has been the Explorer's climate reporter since January 2025 and has worked for the publication since 2014. In addition to writing about climate change, he covers issues related to wildlife. Mike has also worked as a licensed outdoor guide and thru-paddled the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. He is the author of 12 Short Hikes on Preserves near Lake George. He can be reached at [email protected].

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