Its a 'hot' trend, but Palmetto Bay is clearly not "cool" enough. This kind of trendy setting definitely NOT coming to Palmetto Bay

Here is an example of right idea, but only in the right place. This won't be coming soon to Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest or Cutler Bay. None of these municipalities "cool" enough.

Have fun, read up on what I am talking about, and note read the full story, all credit goes to LakeGeorge.com: see story: Cool Cocktails, Scrumptious S'mores, Incredible Ice Scupltures & More at Lake George Area Ice Bars 2018 - 2019

Ice bars are one of the hottest trends sweeping Lake George, NY! These cool attractions feature bars, seating, glasses, and even props carved from thousands of pounds of ice. Below, you'll find a guide to ice bars in and around Lake George and the Adirondacks. Be sure to hit up these hotspots while you can, as they're only around for a limited time each winter season.

Photo - as credited: The Sagamore as posted in LakeGeorge.com

Lake George is a great family place to be, regardless of the season. I've done some crazy things there (multiple years engaging in the Lake George Polar Bear Plunge, 2007 & 2013). I would like to be able to try out one (or more) of these new outdoor ice bars. 

Just for fun - Family Photos from vacation. Fire Tower Challenge

Enjoying nature.  Probably hiked/nature walked 18 miles in just the two days. 


This includes a 5.26 mile nature walk Sunday morning. It was another nice cool walk. 

Our daughters still love to find, pick and enjoy the wild blackberries, obviously avoiding the wild mushrooms.

I am walking the walk.  Look at all the young Pines.  I believe these are spruce.  It is quite nice to see that the pines range from seedlings to grand old pine trees.  

You can hear the birds, but they are camouflaged far too well among the trees. 

The Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge: 29 mountaintop towers with spectacular views

We hiked the Spruce Mountain Trail to see that Fire Tower.  Hiking to Fire Towers is "a thing"  - there is a "Fire Tower Challenge - which is currently a very popular activity up here. 

Check out New York upstate dot com - Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge: 29 mountaintop towers with spectacular views (CLICK HERE) - 

I apologize in advance - this does not appear to be something we can add to the "Mayor's Challenge" portion of #GetFitPalmettoBay. 

More Pines:

GP030002 - final video that I am posting - part of the Warren County Bikeway

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 00:49 crossing at grade
 1:14 Under power lines
 1:48 crossing at grade
 2:07 protected bike overpass
 2:50 passing rear of grocery/shopping center
 3:26 passing directly through unknown commercial campus
 4:00 Pedestrian walking hope with shopping bag
 4:24 at grade crossing into neighborhood
 5:28 passing through neighborhood
 7:58 passing through neighborhood
 8:42 more groceries
 9:05 end of route (path continues on) ends at a bike friendly restaurant/Ice cream shop.

2013 Polar Bear Plunge at Village of Lake George. A great community regional event.

After reviewing the Groundhog day event on TV Sunday AM, I thought of how a great annual event can ad value to a community. Alex and I may just head up to Punxsutawney, PA, to see Punxsutawney Phil.  Until then. I rely upon my past experience where I once again,  embarrassed my daughters by taking my second Lake George Polar Bear Plunge.  Take the plunge take home the tee shirt.  Jan 1, 20013 was a beautiful day on Lake George in upstate NY.  Weather was 25 degrees at the time of the plunge, water temp reportedly at 35 degrees.   Once again, I was not disappointed in a cold water in my face start to a new year. And yes, I went all they way, rushing and diving in and taking a total immersion of the cold Lake George water.  Click “Read more” at the bottom of this post to view additional personal photos of the day/event.

I have included a link to the local news article regarding this event: “Lake George's Polar Plunge lives up to its frigid name” in the online Post Star. A video and photo gallery is included with the article online.  Over 1,200 people registered and took the plunge from the snow covered Million Dollar Beach.

It is funny that I have now plunged twice (2007 and 2013) but have yet to step foot into Lake George during the summer. Shepard’s Park is the site of the Lake George Summer Festival hosting many family-friendly fun filled events. 

Event registration is held at Duffy’s Tavern, once of the primary sponsors of the event. The polar Bear plunge kicks off the Lake George Winter Carnival. The event is usually held at Shepard’s Park, located on the main street of Lake George Village, but the side story this year is that the Shepard’s Park beach was closed due to ongoing operations to eradicate the invasive Asian Claim (CLICK HERE to view the blog site “Lake George Asian Clam Eradication Project“ on the purpose for and progress of the eradication effort).

A great family vacation with an active outdoor start of this New Year.  We all wish everyone a very Happy and prosperous 2013!