Looking for something to do this weekend? Lake George has lots of things happening this weekend among them is the Thurman Townwide Yard Sale that will have over 100 yard sales. Maps can be picked up at the Thurman Town Hall or just follow the “Hot Pink” signs. Thurman is 6 miles from Northway exit 23. Be sure to gas up in Warrensburg since there are no gas stations in Thurman. Not into yard sales? Check out one of the many farmers’ markets in the area, or if you’re looking for something a little more physically active to do how about a hike? There are several hiking trails around Lake George that range from difficult to easy. Some of them are on the east side of the lake: Buck Mountain (difficult), Black Mountain (difficult), Sleeping Beauty Mountain Loop (moderate) and Shelving Rock Falls (easy) and some trails lead to waterfalls–Lakeshore trails and Warren County bikeway are both easy trails. Some of the more difficult trails will have the more spectacular views, one being French Point Mountain located in the Tongue Mountain Range. A waterfall greets you at the beginning of your hike on a trail that has an almost continuous views of the lake. If you chose to hike at the French Point Mountain or the much easier Deer Leap trail beware that rattlesnakes are found in this area.
Weather not nice enough for a hike? Why not try one of the many indoor activities at Lake George? Bowling, a spa treatment, shopping or ever take in a movie or visit a museum — even if its Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House or Frankenstein’s Wax Museum.
As for me, I’ll be in Sharon Springs if the weather cooperates. Sharon Springs is near Cooperstown and Glimmerglass State Park and is a quaint town full of shops and restaurants. Now if the weather doesn’t cooperate, I’m not sure but the spa sounds good….
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