From the lake
Stories
Stories about independently owned places and lake traditions around Great Sacandaga Lake.
Local gemsSeptember 12, 2026
The Ring of Fire: How Great Sacandaga Says Goodbye to Summer
Every Labor Day eve, 125 miles of shoreline lights up at once — no organizer, no budget, just a tradition two neighbors started in 1988.
Food & diningAugust 20, 2026
Dock-and-dine on the Great Sacandaga
Three kitchens you can actually reach by boat — and why you should still call before you cross the lake for dinner.
Boats & marinasJuly 12, 2026
Renting a pontoon without guessing
Mayfield has a cluster of marinas. Hadley has one that saves you the run. Book the boat before you book the weekend.
Hiking trailsJune 3, 2026
Hadley Mountain: the hike that explains the lake
A fire tower, a thousand and a half feet of gain, and the reservoir laid out to the south. Not a stroll from the beach.
ActivitiesMay 28, 2026
The town beach is closed on Mondays
Mayfield Town Beach takes Monday and Tuesday off even in July. Northampton Beach is the other public swim — and it is a campground day-use, not a village strand.