LOCALadk Magazine
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Contents LOCALadk 12 Up and Comer: Tying It All Together Caleb is LOC ALadk's featured "Up and Comer." Enjoy learning about how Caleb's high school senior project ultimately led to the creation of his fly tying business, Thomas Fly & Tackle. 16 Summer of Youth Britta delights with ways to have summer fun in the sun, especially for families with young children. Read along for ideas that are sure to create a memorable summer for all. 20 Arts in Long Lake Tim showcases the vast and diverse art projects and musical performances that locals and visitors can expect to enjoy throughout the Long Lake region this summer. 26 Remembering Solomon Northup Aurora shares the lesser-known histor y of Solomon Northup's years of living in Miner va, NY. Featured in the film 12 Years a Slave, Northup was honored in 2021 with a historical marker erected by the Miner va Historical Society to remind all who pass of his stor y. 28 The Dark Sky Scott takes our readers into the beauty of the dark skies of the Adirondacks, providing tips for astro-photography and highlighting his favorite spaces for taking photos of our skies. 32 Epic Journey: The John Muir Trail Dakota reflects on his thru hike of the John Muir Trail — the sights seen, friends made along the way, and endless moments of gratitude that an epic journey of this nature can provide. 42 P2's Irish Pub - Where Food Meets Philanthropy Sydney writes about the "Trinity Drawing," a fundraiser that allows the summer music series at P-2's to benefit various charities of the performing artists' choosings. 46 Plein Air Festivals Artist Sandra Hildreth features the Plein Air Festival and its evolution throughout the past 15 years as artists near and far gather to paint the beauty of the Adirondack region. 50 An Oasis in a Food Desert Janelle celebrates the innovative efforts by The Hub On the Hill to combine SNAP Online with the Double Up Food Bucks Program, providing more affordable access to fresh produce. 54 The Secret Life of Loons Dr. Nina provides a peek into the lives of the Common Loon, a beloved bird often seen and heard throughout the Adirondack region, and showcases the work of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conser vation.