Tongue Mountain Range
Lake George, NY
http://www.summitpost.org/tongue-mountain-range/406097

This hike is a really nice short, or long destination. You have options, we have done both, to do a short hike that overlooks Lake George, or a longer hike that gives many good views as well as wildlife and scenery. The website above gives you really good information on each hike duration, how to get there, and what to expect. I will tell you both times we did this hike we encountered timber rattle snakes, so just be careful. They are not at all aggressive, but could prove problematic for a curious dog. During this hike we did find that some of the trail is still a bit "messy" due to Irene this past September.

Photography done by Brittany Fornabiao

Lake George is a great destination for any hiker for a day, weekend, or week long trip. There are so many great activities to do, things to see, and places to eat. After we did this hike we find ourselves usually heading toward the small town of Bolton Landing or the small town of Hague. Both of these towns can be found about a ten minute or so drive from this trail head. If you go left out of the trail head you would head toward Bolton Landing, right would be Hague. Bolton Landing has a few good spots, but our personal favorite is The Sagamore. This historic site offers a ton of restaurant choices and really is the quintessential American place, with its views of Lake George, families on vacation and the feeling of a simpler life, the Sagamore is a must stop spot. After lunch or dinner at The Sagamore take an afternoon/evening and check out the town. Bolton Landing has some really cute pubs, shops and antiques to spark your interests. Hague, heading left out of the trail head, offers a smaller town, but same great Adirondack charm. The Hague Firehouse is a great spot to stop for a bite to eat! This old renovated firehouse offers a really neat place to stop in for a drink, or a few. The lobster roll was delish:)

This hike certainly comes with a lot to "consider", but anything you do will be well worth the drive. Its almost August, get out there and enjoy the summer!