LOCALadk Magazine

Moose Sightings : "Who doesn't want to see a moose in the Adirondacks? Exactly, no one!" We asked a few people who are lucky enough to have seen one or two, to share a little about their experience as well as photographic evidence. It seems like lately it is a bit more likely but mostly about being in the right place at the right time. 18 Bastille Day on the Left Bank of the Saranac River: With most travel on hold we thought you might enjoy learning about one local restaurant's ties to France. Left Bank Café in Saranac Lake is tied to France via the owner, Kenneth Weissberg, who was born in France and was raised there and in Saranac Lake. Plans could change, but honoring Bastille Day will hopefully happen again this year, or if not, then next. 22 The Llama House: Hospitality and Exploration: Owner Dave Skibinski will undoubtedly greet you with a smile as he invites you into the Llama House. Dave has worked hard over the past few years at creating with mostly his own hands a clean, comfort- able and naturally beautiful guesthouse. North Creek and the GORE Region have endless adventure opportunities. Check it out and let Dave be your local host. 32 10 Tips for Solo Backpacking: It is a great time of year for backpacking and what better way to social distance then to go on a solo adventure. This piece offers a few tips on safety, navigation, and packing the essentials. 36 ESSEx quarry nature park: This newly acquired gem is thanks to both a generous landowner and the hard work and dedication of the nonprofit organization Champlain Area Trails. The quarry is located on the southern edge of Essex, a short hike from Route 22. It has a rich history along with a unique natural beauty special to the Lake Champlain area. 40 LOCAL ROOTS: Adirondack Restaurants Will Be Ready when the Time Is Right: Safe to say we all miss dining out at our favorite restaurants and we are eager to help support them. We are thankful for those who adapted to the rules set in place during the pandemic and those that provided take-out. As things start to open up we will be there to support our local businesses, friends and neighbors. 46 Emergency Food Package Project: AdkAction: Communities coming together became even more important over the last few months. Times are hard for all of us, but for many families it was a level of unprecedented hardship. AdkAction took notice and action and began fundraising to help bring local products to those in need. This story shares the success for all those involved. 50 Scuba Diving in the Adks: So much to discover: Perhaps it has not occurred to you to try scuba diving in the Adirondacks. We tend to think of places like the Caribbean but this informative story sheds some light on what waits to be discovered under the water in various Adirondack lakes. 54 five lessons from around the world: We know our readers like to travel, so we are sharing these funny and thought-provoking lessons on wandering the world. If your only takeaway is ear plugs—it was worth it. 60

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