Lake George Reflections: Island History and Lore

A wide-ranging distillation of history and lore based on Frank Leonbruno’s forty-two-year career as a New York State ranger on Lake George, the last ten as Supervisor of Lake George operations. This book is manifold and is based on Leonbruno’s own reminiscences, conversations with Lake George area natives and campers, and his own research into historical documents. Compiled by Ginger Henry Kuenzel, the book relates the history of individual islands– both private and state owned. The book addresses important environmental issues, specifically focusing on the severe erosion which is occurring on many of the islands. Not only is Lake George Reflections an important book for everyone who knows and loves the lake, and a wonderful introduction for all others, it is the definitive book on camping on the Lake George islands.

“The Lake George islands and all public lands in the Adirondack Park are protected as forever wild by the New York State constitution.  But even wild lands require loving stewardship.  Frank Leonbruno provided that for over four decades.  He cared for our public property as though it were his own.  His work enriched the lives of thousands of folk who learned to share his view that Lake George is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on earth.” – from the Introduction by Peter A. A. Berle.