If you're still looking for a place to stay, mosey on up to the Roaring Brook Ranch Resort & Conference Center (www.roaringbrookranch.com), which has stables and various riding programs for its guests ($28 per person per ride). Nearby, Bennett's Riding Stable (518.696.4444) is open to the public and offers various horseback-riding excursions. Or, you could book yourself for a stay on a dude ranch like 1000 Acres Dude Ranch Resort (www.1000acres.com), tucked away less than 15 miles from the southern end of Lake George in Stony Creek.