Many visitors take advantage of this fact by using Lake George as a base camp for day excursions to other sites in the Adirondacks. In the Lake George Region, there s literally something for everyone. For wet thrills, nothing beats a whitewater rafting excursion. The highest waters and most thrilling rapids are found in the spring, but rafting is available through the fall. The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce has a free pamphlet listing whitewater outfitters and the various trips they offer.
All outfitters provide equipment and experienced guides to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
In the dog days of summer, these same outfitters can set you up with tubes for a relaxing float down the Hudson River. With an abundance of rivers that cut through the wilderness, canoeists and kayakers will find much to like in the Lake George Region. Warren County offers 14 access sites on the Hudson and Schroon Rivers. It s easy to explore the area on land as well. For an afternoon hike that starts right in Lake George Village, take the trail to the summit of Prospect Mountain.