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Art in the Ice

Written by Joshua Scarselli on March 2, 2026

Winter can be a magical time of the year. Besides Christmas and holiday stuff, it really is beautiful. It has been a while since we have had a real, snowy winter. With everything white and frozen, it’s the perfect opportunity to go look for some art in the ice.

It occurred to me that I have never been to Lake George in the winter. I had to run an errand to Queensbury, so I brought my camera. It was the perfect time as well. A weekday morning. No special events. No reason to be there. It was like practically getting the entire frozen wonderland to myself.

First, I came across the Great Escape. My GPS took me the back way to Lake George Village. I actually didn’t know I was going to come up on it. I always come from the North Way, so I was surprised when I saw the roller coasters.

I found a place to turn around and went to the parking lot. One really young security guard asked what I was doing and allowed me to stay and take some shots. Seeing the giant structures of the rides standing still only added to the beauty of the snow and ice. The location was as silent as the pictures make it seem.

Next, I was off to Lake George Village. Almost everything was closed. There were no tourists walking the streets. Snow and ice covered everything. There is a certain serenity to seeing places you are used to being busy, void of life.

The star of the show, as always, was the lake itself. I was recently told it has been a while since the entire lake has frozen over. I certainly have never seen a lake so large, completely frozen. It creates a vast tundra, a perfect contrast to the boats and activity of the summer. There were some people out on the lake, but not many.

If you have a chance, go see the lake before it thaws out. It’s majestic and serene. It’s a completely different way to enjoy the beauty of the Adirondacks.

Photography by Joshua Scarselli.