The Ones That Didn't Get Away...

On a  freezing cold, digit numbing day back in February, we had the pleasure of meeting two very enthusiastic fisherman on the frozen tundra that was Schroon Lake. As an unforgiving  bitter wind smacked us all in the face, the lads steeled themselves for the big catch, warmed by chilled beer and a handle of Canadian whiskey. They were more than happy to give our son a go at ice-fishing. While the brutal elements and uncooperative fish made for a lousy day, the boys have had some recent success, judging by this video.

Fox On The Run

Live from the Critter CAM, a somewhat startled grey fox with a big bushy tail, gets his (or her) picture snapped last Friday night in backyard of the Schroon Lake Bed and Breakfast.

Owner Sharon Piper tells us she borrowed a friend's Bushnell Critter Camera to get the images.

"We had seen him in the yard previously but were never able to get a photo. I have no idea on how old he is, but he is a grey fox and is bigger than my 17lb Westie. We got a blurry photo of a raccoon too...it's amazing what is out in the backyard at night," Sharon said.

There’s another picture after the jump:

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The Roar of Dollars For Schroon Lake

From the roar of Harley and BMW engines, to the neatly lined up assortment of bikes along Main Street, there’s no mistaking that the economic impact of Americade will be felt this week at Schroon Lake.

On the eve of the nation’s largest gathering of bike enthusiasts assembling in and around Lake George this weekend, we heard from a number of Schroon Lake businesses about what this annual event means for the local economy.

“Americade does have an affect on Schroon Lake, all positive,” Myriam Friedman, owner of Morningstar Bistro told us.  “But if we had more updated lodgings there would be more of a positive affect because I think many Americaders seek the ambiance of a small town.” 

Schroon Lake Bed and Breakfast owner Sharon Piper says she and her husband Mark are seeing an uptick in bookings as a direct result of Americade, with “Thursday and Friday nights sold out”.

“It's very important and a good way to start the season. It's a nice boost for us in a slow time between Memorial Day and July 4^th,” Sharon said. 

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