LOCALadk Magazine

Contents LOCALadk 12 Summer's Curtain Call: An Ode to Fall Britta bid's farewell to summer as she greets the splendor of fall with open arms. Read about the fall fami- ly-friendly activities Britta enjoys with her two young children. Pro tip: bring snacks. 14 Up and Comer: Jenna Audlin Jenna Audlin is LOC ALadk's featured "Up and Comer." Enjoy learning about Jenna's passion for the environ- ment, her involvement with youth climate organizations, and her self-published book and YouTube channel encouraging kids to get outside and "Explore More!" 16 Nature-Based Learning Tammy shares the importance of nature-based learning in our lives, particularly for young people as a means to overcome "nature deficit disorder," a term coined by author Richard Louv in 2010. 22 Epic Journey: Fighting Forest Fires in Quebec Matthew takes our readers on a journey into northern Quebec as he and his team of seven fellow New York Forest Rangers volunteer to fight the forest fires sweeping across the region. 28 Women of the ADK: An Adirondack Ski Film Josey celebrates Caitlin Kelly, Maddie Phaneuf, and Kyra White — three Adirondack women featured in the upcoming short-film, Women of the ADK, set to premiere on November 3, 2023. 34 Poke-o-Moonshine: A Haven for Outdoor Recreation Troy fondly revisits over twenty years of memories on his favorite mountain in the Adirondacks, Poke- o-Moonshine. Enjoy tales from Troy's childhood, his time as a student at SUNY Plattsburgh, and an adult outdoor enthusiast who always feels a sense of home on Poke- O. 38 Light In the Darkness Rhiannon introduces readers to Vladimir Munk, a retired professor from SUNY Plattsburgh whose less- er-known stor y is told through the Emmy-winning documentar y Return to Auschwitz: the Sur vival of Vladi- mir Munk. 46 Dreams For My Community Kaidence and Evan share their winning essays for the Adirondack Center for Writing's competition asking local young people to outline their "dreams for their community." Read about the intersection between disc golf and environmental sustainability and the belief that empathy is the key to a healthier community. 50 Foot Tour Of the Cure Ashley takes us on a foot tour through histor y as she visits the older cure cottages of Saranac Lake and their stories, an idea that first began as a way to get outdoors during "mud season" but soon transformed into a journey far more meaningful than anticipated. 56 Welcome To the Wheelerville Trails Jeremy introduces mountain bikers of all levels to the Wheeler ville Trials, an epic can't-miss network of ma- chine-built trails in Caroga, NY. Learn the stor y of how this project came to be, meet the trailbuilders behind the magic, and read the hope of what these trails could bring to the town of Caroga. 60 Jammed With Flavor: Inside Jamdots Baking Co. Aurora features the sugar y sweetness of Saranac Lake's Jamdots Baking Co., owned by Gemma Fielder and Nick Rich. Enjoy learning about the tasty delicacies baked in their kitchen with fresh, locally sourced ingredi- ents.

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