Kitchal Bay is one of an endless array of stunning inlets along the shore of Lake George. Located on the eastern edge of Adirondack Park, Lake George is one mountain range over from Lake Champlain, almost to Vermont. Kitchal Bay is just south of the hamlet of Huletts Landing, and like most of the shore, […]
Lake George Boathouses
Lake George is 32 miles long, stretching from Lake George Village in the south to Ticonderoga at the northern tip. It’s a sister to Lake Champlain to the east – both long and thin and brimming with history. The U.S. Navy was born in nearby Whitehall, NY, and Lake George has shipwrecks dating to the […]
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Mountain Grove Cemetery is just south of Huletts Landing, along the shore of Lake George. It’s a quintessential New England cemetery, with a stacked stone wall, a picturesque stone chapel (formally known as the Mountain Grove Memorial Church) and lots of weathered old gravestones. The Hulett family, founders of the Landing, are here. Next door […]
King’s Garden, Ticonderoga
At the end of our day at Fort Ticonderoga, we discovered a bonus: the King’s Garden. The King’s Garden is one of the oldest cultivated gardens in the United States. It’s a quiet space for wandering, and it’s a completely different experience from the grandeur of the fort. The garden wall is anchored at the […]
Adirondack Porch
A classic feature of any venerable old house on Lake George is a large wraparound porch. I could spend all day here… and I have several times. If it’s a Tuesday morning, wave to the folks on “The Mo.” Warning/Guarantee/Disclaimer: This is a big, multi-resolution panorama. It may take a while to load. For amazing […]