Lake George/Glens Falls/Saratoga, NY
April 2, 2022
Mark's horse was scheduled to race in Saratoga, NY so we decided to take a day trip to Lake George and then head to Saratoga to watch the race. We left home early that morning and took the 3 hour drive towards Mark's hometown. 1st stop was at the updated rest stop along the thruway. This rest stop just outside of the ADK's has grown into a cute little rest stop and Visitor Center. We had some fun posing on the ski lift.
Of course, most of these updated rest stops have an I LOVE NY sign to pose by. This place also has a playground. Where were these areas when my kids were little?
We really didn't have any plan. Mark wanted to visit his old stomping grounds of Glen's Falls and his father's grave. So we took a drive by his old home and his school. He showed me the several stops he made as a child as he walked to and from school. He noted friends' homes and reminded me of the now playground that was once his Grandfathers scrap yard. We visited the graveyard where Mark's father is buried and the Jewish cemetery where his Grandfather and other elders are buried. We placed rocks on all of the headstones as traditional. (this is a sign of respect and remembrance). After taking a walk down memory lane, we made our way to the village of Lake George.
We were visiting during the low tourist season, so much of the summer activities that lure the population to the area was closed, but we enjoyed the unseasonal warm weather and walked along the lake.
Lake George was formed during the ice age, and is more then 32 mile long and at it's deepest point its 196 feet deep. lake George hasn't always been named as such. Its original name was Andia-ta-roc-te by the Mohawk Indians. Later it was named Lac Saint Sacrement by Isaac Jogues in the 1600s. During the French and Indian war, Commander William Johnson named it Lake George after the king.
The lake's shore is home to Fort William Henry. Once home to the British, it was overtaken by the French in 1757. It was during that time that the Massacre happened in the area. Although the French had allowed the British to leave and cared for, instead many were attacked by the French American allies. It is unclear as to how many people were killed; including women, children and innocents. Thoughts include a few dozen to thousands were killed there is no documentation.
During the summer months, the lake offers several boat rides. I have never had the opportunity to take part in these steam boat experiences. I have had the chance to listen to the Minnie Ha Ha sing it's song through it's steam pipes.
Lake George once had a Lake Monster named Georgie.
Although the whole thing was a hoax in an attempt to win a bet over the catch of the biggest fish. This guy looks pretty convincing.
It is defiantly a pretty lake. I have visited many times and even walked out on it during the winter for the winter festivals held here.
We left Lake George and headed towards Queensbury where I insisted on stopping at Martha's. This is the absolute best ICE CREAM ever. I had a twist and smiled smiled smiled.
Perhaps in reverse order, we went out to dinner next. We went to Talk of the Town, one of Mark's favorite restaurants growing up. He informed me that he had his one and only Birthday party's at this place. It was nice, and there signature is the pizza, so I had to go for it. It was INSANELY GOOD!!!
After dinner we headed to Saratoga. The track is attached to the casino, and since we had a little more time before Kisses From Above's race, we played a few slot games. I won a few bucks, but not much. Fun anyways. Then it was time for what we had come here for, the race.....
Kisses was in the lead for most of the race, but unfortunately he fell behind. Mark was sure something had happened to him. He ended up coming in 5th. This was a disappointing upset for both of us. We found out later from the trainer that there did not appear to be anything medically wrong. He simply just let the other horses go on by. This was where I started the joke that he's so sweet he even lets other horses pass him. Noone liked this. It was a sad ride home that night. But I still had a great day, and we know he will run better next time. Until next time. TTFN
Lake George was formed during the ice age, and is more then 32 mile long and at it's deepest point its 196 feet deep. lake George hasn't always been named as such. Its original name was Andia-ta-roc-te by the Mohawk Indians. Later it was named Lac Saint Sacrement by Isaac Jogues in the 1600s. During the French and Indian war, Commander William Johnson named it Lake George after the king.
The lake's shore is home to Fort William Henry. Once home to the British, it was overtaken by the French in 1757. It was during that time that the Massacre happened in the area. Although the French had allowed the British to leave and cared for, instead many were attacked by the French American allies. It is unclear as to how many people were killed; including women, children and innocents. Thoughts include a few dozen to thousands were killed there is no documentation. 
During the summer months, the lake offers several boat rides. I have never had the opportunity to take part in these steam boat experiences. I have had the chance to listen to the Minnie Ha Ha sing it's song through it's steam pipes. 
Lake George once had a Lake Monster named Georgie. 
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