A Day in the Life of a History, Beer and Moon Junkie

Harvest Moon

Lake George is an area I need to visit more often.  So many people I know vacation there.  I went once as a child, but as an adult, I've mostly just passed through.  Once, I even went to go for a swim on New Year's Day.

Today I'd walk around in the village.  Lake George is definitely a summer place.  There were not too many people around and most of the shops appeared closed.  I stopped at the Adirondack Brewery and I had a Dunkleweisen.  As far as I know this would be the first beer I've had of this style.  It definitely did not taste like a hefeweisen.  It was much darker but still a very tasty beer.

Lake George has a history too

Some of the mountains that line Lake George's shore

A map of Lake George

From the brewery I headed up the mountain.  After crossing the pedestrian bridge that goes over the northway, the walk was just straight up with no breaks.  The ascent must have been a little over a thousand feet and a little over a mile.  Prospect Mountain also has its own road going up, the Prospect Mountain Parkway.  I crossed this a couple time on the way to the summit.

Pedestrian bridge over the Northway

Only one way: up

The views from Prospect were quite impressive.  Glens Falls could be made out from the views south.  Some hot air balloons were floating above.  There is a balloon festival this coming weekend.  The views east one can make out the village of Lake George and the lake itself.  I always forget how big Lake George is (over 30 miles long).  From here one can view how large it really is.  Though some of the view is obstructed through the trees.

Glens Falls.  Many balloons were out.

How they made the trip up one hundred years ago

We all have a history, Don't we?

Lake George and the Prospect Mt Parkway

Lake George at sunset

The high peaks

Well worth the trip to watch the moon rise

After just one day, I love this views and brews idea already.  I absolutely love trying new beer and checking out some new sites.

Full Moon rising over Lake George

Crossing this at night was a bit freaky.  I could see the car lights underneath and I had the feeling each step I took would be the last.