Lake Alligators

Photo By Stephen Bowers

With  the ice out on our area lakes – many folks have one thing on  their minds: boating.  But for those eager to get into the water – beware of what floats beneath. We are referring to the assorted detritus that will be floating just on top – and just below -- the surface of the water.

We call them “Lake Alligators” and they range in size from small branches to huge logs:  as seen washed up on the boat launch in a photo taken by Stephen Bowers. They can at the very least, bang up your hull, or cause problems with your prop.

If you able to safely bring a log on board, do so as a courtesy to your fellow lakers

So take it easy out there. Make sure your boat is equipped with flares and that you have you cell phone with you.

The Ice Is Officially Out: Start Those Boat Engines

Photo Copyright: Sharron Tyrrell

As of Tuesday, around 3pm-ish -- the ice was officially out on Schroon Lake, we hear from a source. There are many anxiously awaiting the exact time -- those that would have an investment in the Schroon Lions Club "Ice Out" contest -- where cash money is up for grabs to the lucky few who come closest to nailing the time when the "ice out" device literally breaks the ice. We should have the official results later today. Ready for the boating/canoeing/kayaking/sailing/jet ski/water skiing/wake board season?

We sure are!

Sugaring In Schroon

Tuesday, marked Earth Day, so it seems appropriate to share a recent experience we had in Schroon – a scene that was repeated thousands of times all around these parts, which was a sweet as the sunny day our event was blessed with. Find out more in our Food & Drink Section.

Ice Still Not Out: But For How Long?

Photo: Courtesy Schroon Lions

While large sections of the lake have iced out -- there are a lot of folks wanting to know when one particular section will go under. They are the ticket holders in the annual Schroon Lions Club Ice Out Contest -- where participants try and guess the exact time and date a Star Wars like movie prop (pictured above) hits the water.

From the Lions:

"Some folks asking about the IceOut device... Lake is open at north and south end but still "iced in" in the middle. Location is north of Narrows across from Witherbee's Steakhouse... Warm sun and steady breeze will do the trick; just don't know when. Thanks again to all the ticket buyers for your support."

We will let everyone know the winner!