Nice parking, trails maintained. Although needed more sign in sheets. The hike was easy to…read moremoderate. The view from the gazebo was great even on a greyish day. The waterfall had no water! Been so dry can understand why. Nice rock formations and can imagine what it might look like flowing. The Blue trail to the waterfall was wide and easier than then the orange overlook. If you hustle can take less than 2 hours. Like the signs with good info too. Nice hike. Not a big one.

ok this was more like a one hour one wAy hike. nice view at the top. it was the wrong time of year…read morefor the waterfall and we were too tired to try.

First time camping in New York, and I must say we couldn't have picked a better spot to begin at…read more NOTE: If you must have access to wifi at your site or in most part of the campground or the general vicinity, (un)fortunately, you won't find it here. But miraculously our older teens actually said it was nice because we could actually talk and spend time with each other. Our 2-night camping at Northampton Beach campground (NY state parks) offered us what we really needed - a peaceful camping experience surrounded by pines and hardwood with clear waters of Sacandaga lake just a few min walk away. I would have certainly given 5 stars had the park offered a trail system for hiking. In the absence of it, the campground receives a strong "4". I always look for information on particular sites and feel like I hit a jackpot every time a camper posts a picture or comment about a particular site. So, for that reason, we stayed at site 10 with the campsite backing into an inlet (is that what it is called) of the lake. The site offered adequate spacing from neighboring sites and was 2 sites (or about 1/2 min) walk to the bathroom and water spigot. Oh, the sites are no hookups which we didn't mind at all. Oh, regarding negative comments posted about this park...we had absolutely no issue with any staff during our stay. they were extremely pleasant and helpful. Other campers were pleasant as well. Only complaint I have is that on the morning of our departure, someone a few sites away started chopping wood before 7am. Yes it was really loud and really obnoxious. Few highlights: 1. Bugs - when we checked in on Saturday in late July, there were few bugs around in the afternoon. A light spray of deep woods type of bug repellent did the trick. Also, even though the site is by water, this did not result in extra buggy atmosphere. All in all, considering we were in "their" environment, I would call this a pleasant campground with hardly any nuisance from the "natives". 2. Bathroom/Showers - clean and generally well-kept. Showers were bit of a walk from site 10, but since you go there only once, and at most two times a day, no big deal. Plenty of bathrooms with flush toilets throughout the campground and the beach. Wish they kept the soap dispenses filled though. 3. Sites - a mix of level, large sites with plenty of trees to smaller, unlevel sites. Site 10 was large and level. 4. Things to do - THE LAKE and the picnic groves. You can definitely spend the whole day with a picnic/grilling by the lakeside in the sun or in the shade. Most lakes/waterside camping hardly offer shade, so I loved this about this park. Tall pine tree picnic groves with plenty of access to grills, bathrooms, water spigots. Water is clean and there is lifeguard presence. You can rent kayaks too. All in all, perfect spot regardless of whether you are a beach type or just sit in the shade and read a book type (me). Can't wait to go back for at least 3 nights next time.

Very large campground and lots of trees--the sites all were covered. A TON of mosquitoes but it…read morealso did rain everyday. The bathrooms are a hot mess and dark (at least by campsites 1-30) and the showers are beat as well. Beach is nice, water is great, but the rules posted are not the rules they go by. Case in point, the paperwork said you can have two cars but check in says one, and charged our second car $10. I probably wouldn't return. Also the grate over the grill was too spaced and we couldn't put anything smallish on it and had to buy disposable grates.

Totally beautiful and not crowded which is perfect for social distancing. Pine needle covered…read moretrails, a few hills but great for all. Can be a little muddy so don't dress up!!

A new nature preserve owned by Saratoga PLAN that features miles of marked hiking trails. The…read moretrail starts out on Homestead Rd but can also be accessed from the nearby Wilton Wildlife Preserve trails off of Preserve Way and also from the Nature Conservancy trails off of Ruggles Rd. The three trail systems connect unofficially for now but work is being done to make the connecting trails official and have them marked and maintained. Care of the Coldbrook Preserve is done by several volunteer stewards and additional help is always desired. Contact Saratoga PLAN if interested in helping out here or contact me as I'm one of the Stewards of this preserve. The trails are all what I would classify as easy terrain and family friendly. Most of the trails are flat and with a few hills and minor stream crossings. Walk way bridges are planned to span the water but for now are crossible with the primitive structures already in place. An endangered species of turtle inhabits some of the wetlands the trails go through and there are benches along the trails to allow visitors places to rest and quietly observe the wildlife we share this area with. Please carry out all trash you bring in here. There are also several geocaches placed throughout the preserve and adjacent preserves so there is always more fun for all to enjoy this gift of nature.

This is the 'best' tasting springs in Saratoga, and I've tried them all. And by best, I mean this…read moreone has that nice mix of salt/blood/iron and a smell of rotten eggs. But the water is great and I've never gotten sick from it. When I was in Saratoga in April 2024 this spring was still turned off. The Big Red Spring inside the Race Course is back on as of June 2024 and I think the taste of it as about as close as you are going to get to Hathorn Spring No. 1

Do you was a free bottle of carbonated drink....just get your own bottle and fill them up for free…read moreat this spring. Hathorn Spring No. 1 is located on the Northeast corner of Putnam and Springs Streets, right in the heart of Saratoga Springs. The spring was scovered in 1866, by a workman, Samuel Freeburn, while digging an excavation for Congress Hall.The spring is named after Henry H, Hathorn owner of the Congress Hotel. The natural spring has a tap running 24/7 and is highly-carbonated water of an Alkaline-Saline flavor noted for its high mineral content, and renowned as a digestive curative. The water tastes a Lil salty and fell a tiny bit of carbonation that can cause a tingle.

Visited on a Thursday afternoon. I can't think of a time I was at a more peaceful place. Full of…read morenature and no sounds of traffic. It's small but worth a stop to see and just find nature for a while if in Bolton Landing. Lots of parking. VERY easy to get to. The setting is fabulous.

First trip to the park. Will NOT be our last. What a beautiful, short trail through a wonderful…read morewooded area. So many places to sit and relax and soak up nature. Definitely worth a visit. Dog friendly and there are charcoal bbq's and covered area to have a picnic. Loved it!

The park, also known as Brigham Road Park, is a little over 200 acres in size, with a small picnic…read morearea and a number of "stone dust walking trails" through wooded areas. This area does have beautiful foliage during the autumn. The parking area is not large, but there is an area reserved for handicapped parking. A few local businesses and churches occasionally hold events here. You may get a few errors browsing the website.

The views from the top make it all worth it in the end after the hike. The hike was 2.5 miles one…read moreway and it took us around 2hrs with stops. We had taken the short path for this hike via shelving rock road. Parking is extremely limited and the trail starts from the parking lot. We had taken water bottles and Gatorade but now looking back I guess water was enough. The hike is moderate and I'd suggest proper boots for this hike. It isn't slippery while climbing but the descend gets tougher if you don't have the proper gear. One slip and you may loose a few teeth. The trail is well marked and you would see plenty of people along the way to guide you. The summit is breathtaking and you could see lake George in all its beauty. Overall, I'd suggest anyone who loves to hike to give this a try. You won't be disappointed.

We loved this hike! We had limited time to make it up and back down so we were really hurrying. It…read moregets pretty steep in some spots but it's well worth the hike. I would have loved if we could have taken our time to slowly hike to the top. Going quickly was definitely a challenge. Once you get to the top, you don't want to come back down! The views are amazing and it's very peaceful up there. I could have relaxed for hours. Sadly, we had to come back down. Well worth the hike! Pictures don't do this beauty any justice.

I've been a huge fan of the House of Frankenstein Wax Museum since the very first time I visited as…read morea young child, and one of the coolest things for me now is getting to share that tradition with my son. We visit Lake George at least once a year, and House of Frankenstein is almost always our first stop! This place has been creeping people out since 1974, and I love that they've continued to add to and evolve the museum while still keeping so much of its old-school charm. The classic scenes and wax figures are inspired by legendary horror and literary works from Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson and Victor Hugo. You'll encounter everything from Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory and The Raven to scenes inspired by The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Over the years, they've also brought in more modern horror icons, including Freddy Krueger, Chucky, Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers. After paying admission, you head upstairs to begin your journey. First warning: IT IS VERY DARK! Give your eyes a minute to adjust before charging ahead. You make your way through dark, narrow hallways, stopping at individual scenes that are mostly viewed through windows into small rooms. Many are animated, and you'll press an illuminated button to bring the scene to life. Considering some of these wax figures and displays have been around for decades, they've held up remarkably well. My biggest advice: TAKE YOUR TIME! It's a self-guided attraction, and if another group is right behind you, just let them pass. If you race through without stopping to really look at the scenes--or pressing some of those buttons more than once--you could probably be finished in 10 minutes. That completely misses the point. Part of the fun is soaking up all the wonderfully creepy little details. Don't expect a modern haunted house filled with actors jumping out at you. There aren't really any major jump scares and there are no haunt actors. House of Frankenstein is much more about atmosphere, and it absolutely nails that creepy, old-school horror vibe. There's also a historical and true-crime section featuring the Salem Witch Trials and Jack the Ripper, along with several torture chamber scenes and some surprisingly realistic executions. Definitely not Disney World! One of the coolest additions in recent years is a swamp area where you actually walk across a soft, spongy floor while some very creepy creatures lurk on both sides of you. It's a great effect and adds a completely different feel to that section of the museum. One of our longtime favorites comes near the end: the classic black hole/vortex tunnel. No matter how many times I've walked through it, it still manages to mess with my head! They've also added a sci-fi mirror maze and a seriously creepy Chamber of Horrors filled with people hanging upside down inside clear body bags. They're motion activated, so just when you think you're safely walking past them...they start shaking as loud noises erupt around you. Delightfully disturbing! Assuming you're lucky enough to survive everything inside, you eventually make your way back into the lobby. Don't rush out the door, because there are some great animatronics here too, including a talking crow and a skeleton lying inside a casket. And here's one final creepy bit of House of Frankenstein lore: the building itself is said to actually be haunted. Over the years, employees have reportedly told stories of seeing a female apparition walking through the building before suddenly disappearing. Others have claimed to hear footsteps going up and down the stairs after the museum has closed and all the guests are gone, along with mysterious shadowy figures roaming the hallways. Is House of Frankenstein really haunted? Who knows. But considering how many years I've been coming here, I'm perfectly happy NOT being the one who gets locked inside overnight to find out! House of Frankenstein is a wonderfully weird, creepy and nostalgic piece of Lake George history. It may not have the high-tech scares of a modern haunted attraction, but that's exactly why we love it. There's something special about experiencing an attraction I loved as a kid and now getting to watch my son enjoy it too. If you're visiting Lake George while House of Frankenstein is open for the season, make it a stop--and take your time inside. You never know. You might experience a little more than you bargained for.

As a horror author & enthusiast of things spectacularly spooky, this place is a favorite of mine,…read morefrightfully fun & just pure scare shop joy that brings me back to my younger days. This isn't just a quick place to stop by, it's an EXPERIENCE! Note: not really recommended for younexplore for and if you scare easily: BEWARE! You are in for a scare! Animatronic, horror, torture, execution and more are depicted in this house of horror. Floors & halls of frightening fun to explorenfor one and all who dare to enter here!!!!!!