A VISIT TO LAKE GEORGE ,NEW YORK
Known as 'Queen Of Lakes' , Lake George is one amongst some few pure water lakes in the US .Close to the Montreal town of Canada, the lake is about 4 hours car drive ( highway interstate 87) from Jersey city and approximately same distance away from Manhattan . The lake has 100 plus miles of shoreline in and 300 plus islands in it. It is approximately 32 miles long and has a maximum width of 3.3 miles . The deepest point in the lake is 200 feet . Parasailing and Lake Cruise are the major attractions for the visitors to this lake . Mohican, Minne Ha Ha, and Lac du Saint Sacrement ,the three small ships carry tourists for the Lake cruise. On an average, one single cruise ticket without Lunch or dinner costs about 25 US dollars .People also go for boating and speed boat rides and other water sports .The shoreline cruises in Lake George provides amazing views of the lake surrounded by the spectacular Adirondack Mountains. Parasailing is the most popular attraction for the tourists. One can go up to a height of 300 feet from the lake's surface.
Lake George has been a vacation paradise for families coming to experience the many lakeside activities. The hotels, cabins, and campsites offer something for every type of traveller, and the charming lakeside town offers plenty of fun activities and dining options. I saw no weed or any underwater growth in any shape in the lake from the deck of the cruise ship. The captain announced that it is a criminal act to throw anything into the lake . We were told to abide by 'carry in and carry out ' rule .
There are many fresh water springs in Lake George. Many small streams and rivulets also join the lake waters. The mountains surrounding Lake George create a small watershed with steep slopes. This small, forested watershed doesn't produce much pollution; it keeps Lake George's water clean and clear. I was told that the water of the lake is fit for drinking .
Lake George town is located on the end shore of this lake . The town is located in New York’s vast, protected Adirondack region of mountains and old-growth forest.. The town is a total commercial centre thriving on tourism . It has hotels, motels, restaurants, bars,pubs, coffee shops, ice cream shops, toy shops, shops selling curios and antiques, ready made garment shops, liquor and wine shops ,etc .There are hotels , motels and other types of accommodation available for tourists . A footpath market on the lake's shore just outside the cool and shady 'Shephard Park ' is a great attraction for tourists. One can buy gift items, fancy caps, wall paintings, local farm products ,T shirts , toys, swim suits. farm cheese , wines ,etc from this market . A little bargaining was visible. The 'Adirondack Winery ' located on Canada Street has a tasting room for the buyers .
I was told that the town closes for winter due to heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures . The tourist season ends in mid November . The lake also freezes partly due to intense cold and freezing temperature that hovers around minus 20 degrees Celsius. In spite of intense cold , each February , the town hosts a winter carnival every weekend with fun activities for kids and adults including snowmobile and outhouse races, skating, fishing and ice sculpting. We can see how the lake looks in winter by opening below link in Google search:-
https://youtu.be/N6rcYTVnV70
At the corner of Amherst and Canada Street in the main market of Lake George town, one comes across an imposing old brick building constructed in 1840. Known as 'The Old Warren County Courthouse Complex' , the building was used for official purposes but in 1973 , it was converted to a museum and art gallery. One can see an impressive array of works by renowned masters such as Rembrandt, Picasso, and van Gogh in the art gallery. One can also visit the old library opened by the residents in 1894 in Lake George town. There is a mini Golf Club for the lovers of the game. I was told that Autumn in the Lake George town is truly magnificent as the radiant kaleidoscope of colour on the mountains is reflected in the sparkling waters of the lake .
I saw Ben and Jerry ice cream shop. Love this ice-cream that originally comes from Vermont, New England. In 2019, we had relished it in Burlington .For lunch ,we had Falafel, rice, chicken Gyro, Samosa, ice cream and French-fries with lemonade at the 'Gyro Hut ' ,a popular restaurant serving food specialties from the Middle-East. For dinner we went to 'Ali Baba Express' , a popular Mediterranean Food restaurant and had something like Rajmah- Chawal with Falafel apart from Pizza and guacamole .Every hotel is crowded. Tourists, tourists and tourists everywhere. They are from the US, Canada and Europe.
The walkable town of Lake George features a variety of boutiques, markets, and stores to satisfy any shopper. Stroll along Beach Road and Canada Street to enjoy lakeside views while you dip in and out of attractive town shops. Festivals, fireworks, free events – there’s always an event to attend and celebrate. Musical programmes and comedy theatre is popular .Something new and exciting is happening every day, from fireworks on Thursdays, big bands on Tuesdays, to wonderful boat cruises and carriage rides every night. Come by boat, by trolley, or by car – it will be a visit to please you and your family, any season, any time.
During our stay ,the day temperature never went beyond 25 degrees Celsius. Nights were pleasant with clear starry sky.
" I keep coming over here regularly. I am a retired engineer. I live in Albany. It is the official capital of New York State. Once Kingston was the capital. To ease pressure on Manhattan, the State decided to move the capital to Albany. No skyscrapers . Simple neat and clean city. People who were persecuted or who were very poor in Europe , came to America during early 17th century or may be before that. This country gave Industrial revolution to the world and they came as cheap labour. I mean the Italians and the Irish . The French, the Spanish ,the Portuguese and the Britishers came to colonize America. The cotton, sugarcane and steel mills absorbed the poor immigrant labourers. The Africans were brought as slaves by the Europeans. They worked on sugar, cotton and tea plantations, and rail construction projects. A great role has been played by the African Americans in development of basic infrastructure and trade in this country . The French immigrants came to this Lake side via Canada .It was French missionary Father Isaac Joques, who discovered the lake in 1646. .He called it 'Lac du St. Sacrement' and it was over a hundred years later when General William Johnson re-named it Lake George in honour of his King. To arrive in this area ,the French had to face great resistance from the Mohwak the Mohicans tribes . Later, the French and British were engaged in a battle over control of North America, and this was a frontier separating the warring empires."
( Avtar Mota )
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