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🌱 Why Lake George made the list of 2026’s most scenic towns

Lake George, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Lake George! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lake George made the list of 2026’s most scenic towns
  • How to enjoy a full Lake George weekend for about $350

Also on today's calendar: Saratoga Reptile & Exotic Pet Show Returns This Sunday! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn’t take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 58 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026's 9 Most Scenic Upstate New York Towns (worldatlas.com) — Lake George gets spotlighted here for its packed calendar of festivals, fireworks, and cruises, plus easy access to Prospect Mountain and nearby Six Flags Great Escape. The article also highlights eight other scenic upstate towns, but emphasizes how Lake George’s walkable village, boat tours, and mountain views make it a standout fall and summer getaway.
   

• 10 Small New York Towns Where $350 Can Cover A Whole Weekend Trip (takingthekids.com) — One featured budget escape is Lake George, where careful timing and free or low-cost attractions like Million Dollar Beach, Prospect Mountain, and Canada Street strolling can keep a weekend around $350. The guide also profiles nine other small New York towns, but stresses that visiting Lake George in early June or September helps locals and visitors stretch their travel dollars.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Columbia Sportswear posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Lake George. Apply here.
  • CVS posted a job opening for Store Associate in Queensbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake George here.

🗞 Nearby News

Queensbury

  • Charming Ranch at 10 Pheasant Walk in Queensbury—Ideal for Modern Living (poststar.com)
  • Great Escape Resort just launched its wildest Halloween Fright Fest yet, transforming 350 acres into a terrifying scare zone with '90s grunge monsters and 4 haunted houses (secretnyc.co)
  • 8: Five Capital Region Drivers Charged (uticaphoenix.net)

Glens Falls

  • Luxury homes for sale in the Glens Falls area — Updated Oct. 10, 2026 (poststar.com)

Ok Lake George! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn’t take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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