LOCALadk Magazine

Fall 2018 LOCALadk Magazine 7 LOCALadk Message From The Editor The Adirondacks make the change from summer to fall in style and color. Shades of orange, red, yellow, and green create a gorgeous quilt-like effect over the park. The temperature begins to drop and mist slowly swirls and rises from the surfaces of our favorite lakes. Fall in the Adirondacks is full of amazing opportunities and in this issue we again share stories and photos about different ways people are enjoying and exploring the park. We hope these encourage you to tr y something new, or explore a location in the park that you have yet to visit. Last fall I tried something different and joined the Bike the Barns ride sponsored by Adirondack North Countr y Association (ANC A). ANC A is an independent nonprofit organization that works to build dynamic local economies that sustain thriving communities in northern New York. The event was in its second year and offered the rider three route choices depending on how long you wanted to ride. I chose the 32-mile "medium" route. This route took us from the Whallonsburg Grange to our first stop, Juniper Hill Farm, where we had a guided tour. The day was beautiful and the chosen route was perfect for enjoying the scener y. Our next stop was the 150 -acre DaCy Meadow Farm near Westport, where they raise cattle, pig, and oxen. We enjoyed a delicious lunch ser ved at a long table overlooking the pasture. I'm not sure if we were watching the cows or if they were watching us. Back on the bikes, we peddled along Lake Champlain to Sunset Farm. This farm was impressively clean and neat and the owner was happy to chat with us about the daily chores that go along with running the farm. Our last stop was the Boquet Valley Blooms & Vineyard near Essex. What I remember the most was how much fun the riders had. They were engaged during the farm tours and chatted with newly-made friends as they enjoyed lunch on the farm, taking in all the beautiful scener y. ANC A did a great job planning the route and supporting the riders along the way. This year Bike the Barns will take place on September 30th. Asgard Farm in Au Sable Forks will be the host for both the start and finish of the ride. Proceeds from the event will go to ANC A's Farm Share Fund to help support and promote a sustainable regional food system. If you like to bike (there are four routes to chose from), eat healthy, learn about locally produced food, and meet some fun people —then sign up today. The fall recipient of our "Keeping it LOC AL" campaign is Adirondack North Countr y Association (ANC A) and their event Bike The Barns which raises money for the Farm Share Fund. The fund supports a regional food system that benefits not only our farms but communities and the environment. Sign up to ride Bike the Barns on Septem- ber 30th. Enjoy the latest issue and have fun tr ying something new. Happy fall, Anne Brewer

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