LOCALadk Magazine

Dragons and Damsels: Learn about these beautiful insects that grace our sky with their bright colors and aerial acrobatics. They begin to appear in early spring and, lucky for us, have an appetite for the famous black flies. This is reason enough that they should be a favorite Adiron- dack insect. walking towards yourself, and others: Composer Pete Wyer has created an ethereal forest experience for visitors at The Wild Center. The iforest allows you to immerse yourself in the musical magic that is a full sensory experience. local flavor: A sample of several restaurants within the park who are offer- ing some locally grown foods on their menus. Fresh, healthy, and delicious choices can be made at these and other locations within the Adirondacks. A sample of several restaurants within the park who are offering some locally grown foods on their menus. Fresh, healthy, and delicious choices can be made at these and other locations within the Adirondacks. singletrack? it takes a village: The sport of mountain biking has taken off in the Adirondacks. Thanks to many volunteers, the state, and various landowners, the park now has several hand-built singletrack trails in various towns. Enjoy this first-hand account of trail-building and riding in the Adirondacks. project 100: One man's pursuit to raise funds to protect the High Peaks by summiting the highest 100 peaks in a single winter. He shares stories from some of the most memorable climbs. entayant: An adirondack wonder: We take you through a whimsical garden created by a husband and wife team. Enjoy the unique combination of landscape de- sign, music, art, and renowned flowers. Eric Adsit 16 18 22 28 32 36

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