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Catching and Releasing Trout Today's anglers can take simple steps to improve the quality of future fishing. Some anglers practice catchand-release fishing all or much of the time, while others release only sub-legal (undersize) trout. The guidelines below are intended to help anglers reduce mortality of trout that are released. How many of the measures are you using?

• handle fish as little as possible and release them quickly - do not fight fish to exhaustion • minimize or eliminate the time fish are out of the water • consider using only artificial lures - their use is mandatory on some waters • when a fish is deeply hooked, do not try to remove the hook - clip the leader instead • during the warm summer months when stream temperatures are elevated, do not fish for trout if you plan to release them - these fish are already stressed and additional handling may kill them (For additional guidance, check out Help Trout & Salmon Beat the Summer Heat) • likewise, do not fish for trout in spring holes when water temperatures are in the mid 70s or higher (especially if you plan to release them)

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Free Fishing Days During Free Fishing Days/Weekends, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required! All other freshwater fishing regulations still apply.

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• Become an ambassador to the sport; take a friend fishing for the first time.

• Invite a friend to New York to fish.

• Take a spouse or significant other fishing.

• Take the family fishing...and don't forget the grandparents!

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Adirondack Traveler

Northern New York’s Spring/Summer Recreation Guide

Welcome to The Adirondack Traveler, the recreational guide of Northern New York.

We hope you will find our guide helpful when visiting or planning a vacation in the area.

Information contained in the guide is as complete as possible, but you may want to confirm dates and times before planning your trip. Neither the publisher nor the advertisers are responsible or liable for typographical errors, misinformation, misprints, etc. unintentionally contained herein.

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Rotary Club of Plattsburgh to hold 36th Annual Fishing Classic June 3 – 5, 2022

PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The 36th annual Rotary Fishing Classic will be held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, June 3 through Noon on Sunday, June 5, 2022. This is the oldest fishing event on the lake, the earliest each year, and features all-cash individual and team prizes.

Cash prize amounts are determined by the pool of registration fees – 50 percent goes to the 1st through 5th place winners and the remaining funds raised to support charitable community efforts of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh. Online Registration will open on April 14.

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FATHER’S DAY DERBY presented by Yamaha June 18 - 20, 2022 Individual Anglers in the LCI Father's Day Derby are eligible for 80 prizes in the species categories, Angler of the Year, and Ladies of the Lake. Open to anglers age 14 and younger on 6/18/22. Junior Anglers are eligible for all adult prizes plus an additional 35 junior prizes.

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Fishing Responsibly in New York State Courtesy NYS DEC From small headwater tributaries and tiny ponds, to large rivers and lakes, New York is blessed with abundant fishing waters. To help ensure that the state's fish populations remain healthy, New York's Department of Environmental Conservation continually monitors the resource and employs a wide range of fishing regulations. These fishing regulations are frequently evaluated to ensure the best possible fish populations are maintained in the Empire State's diverse waters.

Anglers can assist this effort by fishing responsibly.

Be sure that you know and understand the regulations for the waters that you will be fishing. In addition to following fishing regulations there are other ways that you can insure that your fishing will not harm aquatic resources or others enjoyment of them.

Through following the simple guidelines below, anglers will help make sure there will be great fishing for future generations to enjoy.

Non-toxic Sinkers and Jigs The loss of sinkers and lures is a routine part of fishing. Unfortunately, lost sinkers, especially split shot, may be mistaken for food or grit and eaten by waterbirds such as ducks, geese, swans, gulls, or loons. Toxic effects of even a single lead sinker can cause birds to sicken and increases the risk of death

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through predation, exposure, or lead poisoning.

As responsible anglers, we should seek to reduce the unintended effects on the natural environment and leave no trace of our presence. A trip to your favorite tackle shop will reveal a variety of alternatives to lead split shot, sinkers and jig heads. By switching to nontoxic sinkers with your next purchase, you can assure that your fishing tackle choices are helping to reduce the risk of lead poisoning to birds.

New York State passed legislation that will prohibit the sale of certain lead sinkers. Beginning in May 2004, the sale of lead fishing sinkers (including "split shot") weighing one-half ounce or less will not be permitted.

Protecting Wildlife and Fishing Privileges When fishing, anglers need to be conscious of their effects on the environment, and make sure they practice their sport in a manner that has a minimal impact on all the state’s natural resources. Discarded monofilament line, along with old fishing lures and gear can potentially harm wildlife. For some species, the results can be fatal. It’s up to all anglers to be responsible and protect the state’s wildlife and environment.

Monofilament Line Experienced anglers recognize the need to frequently cut back or change to fresh monofilament

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fishing lines. The relatively soft composition of these popular lines makes them easily damaged while playing or landing fish.

When replacing or fixing damaged line, be sure to properly dispose of any excess. Monofilament line degrades slowly in the environment, with heavier lines taking much longer to break down than light lines.

Carelessly discarded monofilament line can seriously harm wildlife.

Animals can become entangled in, or ingest the line, whereby starvation, strangulation or deep wounding are possible. So, be sure to remove any discarded line as well as any other monofilament line that you may encounter while fishing.

Litter An unspoiled setting greatly adds to most people’s enjoyment of their total angling experience. Too often litter identifies popular fishing spots and often some of this litter such as bait containers, lure packaging

and discarded monofilament line is undeniably associated with the presence of anglers. When you leave garbage behind, you not only affect wildlife-- you also leave the impression that anglers are thoughtless and don’t care about the environment. Affected landowners may close the area to fishing. So, be responsible and try to leave the area you visit even cleaner than when you arrived.

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Fishing Responsibly in New York State

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Retrieve All Lures and Gear Including those that got snagged in tree branches or on submerged vegetation or logs where possible. Animals may mistakenly ingest, or become entangled in, or get accidentally hooked by fishing equipment carelessly left by anglers.

Non-Native Plants and Animals Many waters in New York State have been affected by the unintentional introduction of non-native plants and animals such as zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil, water chestnut and the river ruffe. Often, when species such as these are first introduced, there is an absence of natural mechanisms such as predators or diseases to control these new organisms and so their numbers can skyrocket out of control. The new invading species may rapidly displace native species by outcompeting them for resources such as food and growing space. As a result, the entire natural balance and species composition of the aquatic system can be seriously disrupted, including the fisheries.

Anglers can help maintain the state’s great fishing by carefully following a few simple guidelines to prevent the spread of unwanted aquatic species.

To Stop Aquatic Invaders: Remove all mud and aquatic plants from all gear, boats, motors and trailers before departing from an access site.

Drain all water including bilges, live wells and bait tanks before departing from an access site.

Dry boat and equipment thoroughly after use, or flush bilges and clean boat with very hot water or steam clean.

Do not transport fish from one body of water to another.

Do not release unused bait into any body of water.

Do not dispose of fish carcasses or by-products in

any body of water.

Do not assume that a body of water is already contaminated and ignore protective measures.

Fish as Bait As previously mentioned, the introduction of nonnative fish species into a body of water disrupts the established delicate balance of nature, and can have disastrous affects on local fisheries. As an example, many of New York’s lakes and ponds that once supported outstanding brook trout fisheries have become heavily populated with baitfish or small panfish that outcompete the native trout for food and living space.

Round whitefish, an Adirondack native species, has become endangered in New York State, largely from aggressive competition from non-native species.

In many instances, it was anglers that unknowingly introduced these non-native species by emptying their bait buckets into the water at the end of the day. To guard against such unwanted introductions, as well as the spread of other undesirable aquatic organisms such as zebra mussels and the parasite that causes whirling disease that can be present in the water in a bait bucket, DEC places some restrictions on the use of baitfish on certain waters in the state. Before using baitfish, anglers should make sure it is okay to use them on the waters they plan to fish, and remember: Never use baitfish in waters where their use is prohibited.

Never release live bait from your bait bucket into any of New York’s waters.

Never stock any species of fish in any water without first obtaining a free Fish Stocking Permit from your Regional Fisheries Manager.

Always dispose of water from your baitbucket on land, never pour it into a lake, pond or stream.

Always encourage others to follow these guidelines to help New York’s native fish populations to remain healthy and keep fishing productive.

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Golf Courses

CLINTON COUNTY Adirondack Golf & Country Club 18 holes (518) 643-8403 88 Golf Club Way, Peru The Barracks 18 holes (518) 566-7150 24 Golf Course Rd, Plattsburgh Bluff Point Golf & Country Club 18 holes (518) 563-3420 75 Bluff Point Dr, Plattsburgh North Country Golf Club 18 holes (518) 297-2988 862 Hayford Rd, Rouses Point Harmony Golf Club & Community 14 holes (518) 834-9785 95 North St., Port Kent, NY Ganienkeh Golf Course 9 Holes (518) 493-2582 102 Devils Den Rd, Altona, NY

Town of Moriah Country Club 9 holes (518) 546-9979 Broad Street, Port Henry Saranac Lake Golf Club 18 holes (518) 891-2675 Ray Brook, NY Schroon Lake Golf Club 9 holes (518) 532-9359 Hoffman Road, Schroon Lake Ticonderoga Country Club 18 holes (518) 585-2801 Hague Road, Ticonderoga Westport Country Club 18 holes (518) 962-4470 47 Country Club Way, Westport, NY Whiteface Inn Resort & Club Course 18 holes (518) 523-2551 Whiteface Inn Rd., Lake Placid Willsboro Golf Club 9 holes (518) 963-8989 140 Point Road, Willsboro

ESSEX COUNTY Ausable Club 137 Ausable Club Rd.,(518) 576-4411 Keene Valley, NY Cobble Hill Golf Course 9 holes (518) 873-9974 Court Street, Elizabethtown Craig Wood Country Club 18 holes (518) 523-9811 141 Country Club Lane, Lake Placid Crown Point Resort Lake Placid Golf Club (2) 18 Hole Courses (518) 523-2556 100 Olympic Dr., Lake Placid, NY Lake Placid Club 45 holes (518) 523-4460, Morningside Drive, Lake Placid

FRANKLIN COUNTY Highland Greens Golf Course 18 holes (518) 529-0563 1055 State Rt 11B, Brushton, NY Loon Lake Golf & Country Club 18 holes (518) 891-3249 Hwy 26 (Route 99) Loon Lake Malone Golf & Country Club 36 holes 877-483-3633 Country Club Rd., Malone Saranac Inn Golf 18 holes (518) 891-1402 125 County Rte 46 Tupper Lake Golf & Country Club 18 holes (518) 359-3701 141 Country Club Road, Tupper Lake

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AUSABLE BREWING COMPANY 765 Mace Chasm Rd, Keeseville, NY. (518) 900-2739 Ausable Brewing Co. is capable of producing 150 gallons of beer per week. Certain signature beers will be available year-round. We brew a variety of craft beers and sodas in small batches with an emphasis on local ingredients and local economy. ausablebrewing.com check website for hours.

GREAT ADIRONDACK BREWING COMPANY 2442 Main Street Lake Placid, New York 12946 Ph:(518) 523-1629 http:// www.adksteakandseafood.com/brewery Voted one of the ten best ski resort breweries in America by USA today, Great Adirondack Brewing Company is an award-winning brewery located in the heart of Lake Placid. With craft beers ranging from IPA’s and blondes to stouts and Belgian style ale’s; their brews are sure to please even the most finicky of beer drinkers. With a commitment to quality, consistency, and continued brewing knowledge, they have garnered several awards over the years; including two silver medals at the World Beer Cup, the “Olympics” of craft beer.Equipped with a seven barrel stainless steel brew house that produces a wide range of ales and lagers year round, The Great Adirondack Brewery is one stop you won’t want to miss! While you’re there, don’t forget to ask for a free brewery tour! Located behind Steak and Seafood on Main Street, next door to the movie theater.

Hours: Hours: Wednesday 4–8PM • Thursday 1–8PM • Friday 11:30AM– 9PM • Saturday 11:30AM–9PM • Sunday 11AM–7PM • Monday & Tuesday Closed

BIG SLIDE BREWERY & PUBLIC HOUSE 5686 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY 518.523.7844 info@bigslidebrewery. com Our hybrid 3.5/5 barrel brewery is located right in the middle of our bar and dining area (safely behind glass, of course). But don’t let our size fool you. We can brew over 1400 barrels if we ran around the clock. Our brewery goal is to offer 10 interesting and well-made beers on tap at all times. From lighter colored beers to the deepest stouts, and everything in between, we will challenge your palette and try to offer you something which you have never had before at any other brewery. Seating at Big Slide is always on a first come, first serve basis - sorry, no reservations are accepted. Brewery tours are being scheduled and are currently given upon request. Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-9pm; Sun. 10am-9pm BLUE LINE BREWERY PIZZA & PUB 555 Lake Flower Ave, Saranac Lake, NY (518) 354-8114 Craft Brew Made in the Adirondack! Blue Line Brewery was formed in the summer of 2012 with the intention of brewing Great beer in Saranac Lake, NY. The tasting room is open for complimentary tastings and growlers to go. Come by for a visit and tasting! Craft Brew Made in the ADK. Hours: Wednesday 7AM–

LAKE CITY BREWING 5453 Peru St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (518) 566-4462 - A grass roots brewery that is locally owned, operated, and located in the downtown Plattsburgh area. We are excited to open our taproom to the public and offer onsite tastings, pours, lunches, and dinners to enjoy in the brewery, as well as growlers to go! We look forward to including our families, friends, and community in our journey as Lake City Brewing continues to grow and expand. Hours: Monday Closed; Tuesday 4pm-9pm **Tuesday Night Trivia from 6:30-8pm**

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Wednesday Closed; Thursday Closed; Friday 4pm-9pm; Saturday 4pm9pm; Sunday 1pm-6pm. info@lakecitybrewing.com LAKE PLACID PUB & BREWERY 813 Mirror Lake Dr, Lake Placid, NY (518) 523-3813 The Lake Placid Pub & Brewery serves great beers and delicious food in a comfortable atmosphere. Since 1996, the LPP&B has been Lake Placid’s pub of choice, with the freshest microbrewed ales and lagers, including the famous Ubu Ale, and traditional pub fare sure to please everyone. In addition to Ubu Ale, other year round beers include Moose Island Ale, 46’er Pale Ale, and Lake Placid IPA. We also feature at least two rotating seasonal beers. Hours: Hours: Wednesday 4–8PM • Thursday 4–8PM • Friday 4–9PM • Saturday 12–9PM • Sunday 12–8PM • Monday 4–8PM • Tuesday 4–8PM LIVINGGOODS RESTAURANT & BREWERY 697 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 518-643-2020 Our brewery is now in full swing! All the tanks are full and we currently have over 10 house beers on tap. Full service restaurant, pub and brewery. Tasting Room (brewery tours, beers tasting, growlers & kegs to go). www.livingoodsrestaurant.com Living Goods Full-service restaurant, bar & brewery with live music offering American eats & brewery tours. Hours: Monday: Closed • Tuesday - Friday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Saturday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Sunday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm OVAL CRAFT BREWING 111 Ohio Ave. Plattsburgh, NY 12903. 518-324-2739 The building is in the US Oval National Historic District. The section of the building that is the actual brewery where beer is produced was built in the 1890’s. Originally it was a carriage house for horse drawn fire carts used by the Army. The tasting Continued page 12

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Continued from page 11 room and second floor was added on in the 1950’s. The public areas of Oval Craft have one of the larger collections of prints from the Clinton County Historical Society. Visitors can see photos from the “Plattsburgh Idea,” and past officers of the Army as well as others. The Oval Craft Brewing tasting room is intended to be a comfortable space full of good conversation and great beer.

HOURS: Wednesday 3–8PM • Thursday 3–8PM • Friday 3–9PM • Saturday 1–9PM • Sunday 1–6PM • Monday & Tuesday Closed THE PARADOX BREWERY 154 Rte 9 Schroon Lake, New York (518) 351-5036 Our small scale 10 barrel microbrewery that opened in July 2013. We are devoted to creating fine craft beers using the purest Adirondack water & quality ingredients. Paradox Brewery has a variety of beer styles to satisfy the craft beer lover. Our tasting room is open to fill growlers, grab a pint, & sample our Core Beers or experience new Seasonal Craft Beer. Hours: Wed - 12-8pm • Thur - 12-8pm • Fri - 12-9pm • Sat - 12-9pm • Sun - 12-6pm. Additional hours by appointment. www.paradoxbrewery.com PLATTSBURGH BREWING COMPANY 411 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901Cross Streets: Between Consumer Sq and RT-3 (518) 324-6680, plattsburghbrewingco.com. In addition to our many craft beers, we also make all of our pasta fresh and all of our sauces from scratch. Fresh Brews....Fresh Food! Hours: Wednesday 4–8PM; Thursday 4–8PM; Friday 4–9PM; Saturday 12–9PM; Sunday 12–8PM; Monday 4–8PM; Tuesday 4–8PM RAQUETTE RIVER BREWING 11 Balsam St #2, Tupper Lake, NY (518) 359-5219 Raquette River Brewing is located in Tupper Lake at the crossroads of the Adirondack Mountains in

Northern New York State. Our brewery was born from a passion for craft beer and brewing. We brew small batch specialty Ales to serve our local communities. Brewing on a small scale affords us the opportunity to experiment and innovate with a variety of ingredients, some local, some exotic. www.raquetteriver brewing.com. Hours: 11am-9pm Daily TOWNSHIP 7 BREWING COMPANY 303 State Route 11B, Dickinson Center, NY 12930 (518) 651-9532 Revolutionizing Craft Beer in Northern New York! Township 7 Brewing Company is a small brewery located in the Northern foothills of the Adirondacks in Dickinson Ctr. NY. We brew premium, unfiltered and unpasteurized craft beers.

Our beer is available in our tasting room in pints, flights, and growlers (to go) as well as distributed to discerning restaurants and bars in Northern NY. Our house-made Sugar Free Ginger Ale soda is available in our taproom only by the glass or growlers to go. We have a limited snack menu consisting of small bags of chips, Glazier’s Beef Jerky, Pickled Sausages and Pickled Eggs available. Guests are also more than welcome to bring their own food.

Hours: Wednesday 1–9PM Thursday 1–9PM; Friday 1–9PM; Saturday 11AM–9PM; Sunday 12–7PM; Monday 1–9PM; Tuesday Closed VALCOUR BREWING COMPANY 49 Ohio Avenue Plattsburgh NY 12903 info@valcourbrewingcompany.com 518-324-BEER (2337) Based in Plattsburgh’s historic Old Stone Barracks, Built in 1838, the Old Stone Barracks was restored in 2015 to house Valcour Brewing Company. A Revolutionary Brew Our four expertly crafted beers and rotating seasonal brews speak to all beer-lovers tastes. If our brews don’t bring you in, our locally-sourced menu will! We host events, have a 7 room Inn, all while serving great beer and food. We are worth the trip! Hours: Wednesday 11:30AM–8PM • Thursday 11:30AM–8PM • Friday 11:30AM– 9PM • Saturday 11:30AM–9PM • Sunday 12–8PM • Monday Closed • Tuesday 11:30AM–8PM

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Adirondack Canoeing UPPER SARANAC LAKE the largest of the Saranacs, offers 37 miles of shoreline and stirring views of the distant High Peaks, as well as 20 primitive campsites available on a first come basis. The numerous ponds to the west of the lake are ideal for short paddles, or as starting points for longer trips into the Saranacs.

MIDDLE SARANAC LAKE features numerous islands and some of the finest natural beaches in the area. Paddle north to Weller Pond, a lovely and secluded wilderness pond. There are five campsites on Weller Pond and twenty on Middle Saranac, both on islands and on the shore.

LOWER SARANAC LAKE is our favorite for family day trips, with numerous access points and convenient boat and canoe rentals. Given its proximity to the village of Saranac Lake downtown is one mile from Ampersand Bay, the Lower Lake is ideal for easy day tripping. One popular trip begins in Lower Saranac, continues down the Saranac River, through Oseetah Lake and Lake Flower to

the boat launch downtown. For overnight excursions, there are over 55 campsites located on the islands and on shore.

NOTE: The 87 campsites on Lower and Middle Saranac Lakes comprise the Saranac Lake Island State Campground, maintained by the New York State DEC. All sites are accessible by boat only, and there is a fee for camping on these sites.

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Local Wineries

Amazing Grace Vineyard and Winery 518-215-4044 located on 9839 Route 9 in Chazy, NY. www. amazinggracevineyard.com Email: mary@amazinggracevineyard.com. Call for hours. We have a beautiful vineyard, delightful tasting room, and a delicious menu all available to our guests.

Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two, a girls night out with wine tasting, or a wedding reception we can make your celebration a beautiful memory! Our selection includes a fruit dessert line and 3 award winning blends recognized internationally. Our mission is simple: Make great tasting wines and sell them at an affordable price, treat all customers as friends and family, and try your best to help and support your community. It is this mission that has made us an extremely successful small farm winery.

Whether you want a beautiful, quiet setting to sip a glass in, or a venue for a life celebration, consider making Amazing Grace Vineyard and Winery your home.

Vesco Ridge Vineyard Dan & Nancy Vesco 518-846-8544 167 Stratton Hill Rd., West Chazy New World expression of classic North Country wine. Sip in the Views at Vesco Ridge Vineyards. At Vesco Ridge Vineyards tasting room enjoy a vineyard tour and special tasting in an intimate indoor setting or on the Terrace Patio during spring and

summer months. Tastings offer an informative glimpse into wine appreciation, as well as a chance to sample Vesco Ridge Vineyards’ award-winning wines. Pack a picnic and enjoy a bottle of our wine, all while surrounded by the beauty of the vineyard.

Browse our fully stocked gift shop with elegant wine accessories and gourmet food item. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12–5PM • Monday & Tuesday Closed Goose Watch Winery Lake Placid - 2523 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY • 518-523-1955 Open 7 days a week 9am-6pm. Goose Watch Winery is one of the most unique wineries in New York State and has brought its award-winning wines to the Adirondacks. Step into the tasting room located in the heart of downtown Lake Placid to experience a large variety of intriguing wines as well as sparkling wines, port, sherry and ice wine. Produced in the Finger Lakes, Goose Watch produces a large range of exclusive flavors varying from the popular whites such as Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Riesling-Gewurztraminer, and Traminette to reds such as of Lemberger, Merlot, Chambourcin and Cabernet Sauvignon. Hours: 11am-5pm Daily Swedish Hill Winery Lake Placid, NY Tasting room 518-523-2498 5730 Cascade Road, Ste 1, Lake Placid (Highway 73 East) 1 mile from downtown Lake Placid Hours: Daily 10:30-5pm. Holiday Hours:

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Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Step into our tasting room located one mile East of downtown Lake Placid on Route 73 for a fresh taste of the Finger Lakes Wine Country. Our staff will be happy to introduce you to a large variety of our wines that will suit any palate.

Choose from elegant Chardonnays, classic Cabernet Franc and Meritage, to our famed Rieslings and Sparkling Wines, or our popular Svenska and Doobie wines.

Adirondack Ciderhouse at Elfs Farm 7411 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY 518-563-2750. www.elfsfarm.com This family owned vineyard makes American Hard Cider and Cold Climate wines. The winemaker specializes in Apple wines utilizing fresh fruit grown along Lake Champlain.

Visitors may enjoy Elfs’ store, tasting room, winery and the ability

to see where all the product is made, right on site. Enjoy a glass of wine out on the patio or in the tasting room, or take a bottle home. Hours: Wednesday 12–9PM • Thursday 12–9PM • Friday 12–9PM • Saturday 12–9PM • Sunday 10:30AM–5PM • Monday Continued page 20

Plattsburgh Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat: 5am-2pm; Sun: 7am-2pm • Wed: Closed Churubusco Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 5am-7pm; Wed: Closed; Sun: 7am-2pm Adirondack Traveler/Get Hooked Spring/Summer 2022 - 19

We Look Forward to Serving Both Our New and Old Friends at this Location.

Local Wineries

Closed • Tuesday 12–9PM

enjoy a glass or two of wine during the beautiful summers here!

Free tours of the winery are also available- just let any of our knowledgeable staff members know you’d like to get a behind the scenes tour! Open 10am-5pm Daily.

Coyote Moon Vineyards & Winery 17371 East Line Road Clayton, NY 13624 315-686-5600 www. coyotemoonvineyards.com. Tasting & Tours - Can’t decide if you like dry red, sweet white, or something in between? Maybe you’re just curious and need to know what in the world Twisted Sister or Island Mama taste like! Or perhaps you’ve been here before and just want to enjoy wine at our beautiful vineyard! Whatever your reason for stopping to sample, our friendly staff will be here, ready to facilitate your tasting! You may select 6 wines to sample for $4, and for an additional $1 you’ll take home a souvenir glass!

We have tables and chairs outside on our patio where you can

Olde Tyme Winery Ellenburg Center, NY (518) 569-5146 or (518) 594-8849 Olde Tyme Winery features traditional red, white & fruit wines made only with real grapes, fruit & Brandy Brook Maple Farm’s very own organic, pure & NY Grown and Certified maple syrup.

Wines come in Sweet, Semi-Sweet and Dry varieties. With over 14 varieties currently available and 35 more planned, you can be sure to discover something you have never tasted before at Olde Tyme Winery. Tastings are free (21+) and hours are by appointment, so give them a call! Hours: Sunday - Thursday 9AM–8PM • Friday & Saturday 9AM–10PM

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Mayor’s Cup Festival and Regatta Plattsburgh City Beach The City of Plattsburgh is proud to host the 2022 Mayor’s Cup Festival and Regatta on Saturday July 9th 2022 at The Plattsburgh City Beach in partnership with Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club. Join us for a day of sailing, volleyball, corn hole, a 5K Run/Walk, live music, local food, drink and more!

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mayorscup.com/ All City of Plattsburgh events are subject to change or cancellation and will abide by the most up to date guidance from the Clinton County Health Department regarding COVID-19 precautions.

If you are a community group, organization or local business that would like to be part of this event, please contact meisenheimerc@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov.

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Saranac River Trail Greenway The Saranac River, winding from the Adirondack Mountains to Lake Champlain, has always offered many opportunities for recreational activities such as fishing and paddle sports. Now, with the development of the Saranac River Trail Greenway, visitors and residents will have even more opportunities to enjoy the river, including hiking and biking in the summer, as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. The Greenway, when complete, will meander through the river valley for 27 miles from the City of Plattsburgh to the Town of Saranac, connecting with other community trail systems and significantly expanding public recreational access to this natural scenic and historic area.

Two sections of the Greenway are now open (see below), with more to come. You can find more information about the Greenway and follow its progress on Facebook and Instagram @ SaranacRiverTrailGreenwayInc. Saranac River Trail, City of Plattsburgh. This paved trail can be easily accessed from the downtown parking lot at the end of Durkee Street,

by Bridge Street Auction. A footbridge takes the trail across the river and along the south bank.

After crossing a second footbridge, the trail turns left and continues along Pine Street. Be sure to stop here to visit the Max Moore Memorial Treehouse, a universally accessible treehouse overlooking the river. The trail continues across South Catherine Street and follows the river as it winds behind the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, ending at George Angell Drive. There is a small parking lot here. From the downtown access point to Angell Drive, this section of the Greenway is approximately two miles long.

Treadwell Mills Connector, Town of Plattsburgh and Town of Schuyler Falls. Take Exit 36 off I-87 and follow Route 22 north. Access to the trail is from a parking lot on the left, across the railroad tracks, about half a mile before the entrance to the Plattsburgh International Airport.

The trail can also be accessed at the Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Project on Military Turnpike.

Parking is available on the north side of the dam. This 1.5-mile graveled trail passes through wooded areas, under the I-87 bridge that spans the river, and along the power canal that feeds

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the hydroelectric project’s turbines. It’s a moderate walk, with interesting views of the dam and the limestone outcrops that shape the river’s

course. From the Greenway trail, you can also access two unimproved trail loops that will take you through the woods along the riverbank.

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Lake Champlain Basin Program

A VIBRANT REGION

Ringed by mountains and fertile lowlands, the Champlain Valley is filled with water carried from the surrounding land by a large network of rivers and streams. Rain and melting snow cascade down the rugged peaks of the Adirondacks, meander through the fields of Québec, and roll through the hills and mountains of Vermont. These tributaries, and their associated lakes and ponds, drain a far-flung watershed known as the Lake Champlain Basin. At 8,234 square miles, this drainage area is remarkably large, measuring 19 times larger than the surface area of the Lake itself.

With waters in New York and Vermont in the United States, and the Province of Québec in Canada, Lake Champlain crosses political boundaries and unites a culturally diverse area. Beginning near Whitehall, New York, the Lake flows north over 100 miles to the Canadian border and the outlet of the Richelieu River. The Richelieu then flows north to the St. Lawrence River, and onward to the Atlantic Ocean.

Lake Champlain’s natural resources and connectivity with other waterways have long made it an ideal location for human settlement and trade. Since the arrival of the first Native peoples, the history of the region has been inseparable from

the Lake. Today, more than 600,000 people live in the Lake Champlain Basin and millions visit each year to enjoy its waters and other natural and historic features.

The Champlain Basin is covered with a patchwork of natural and human communities; a landscape in constant change.

The watershed’s natural diversity includes significant freshwater wetlands, complex aquatic ecosystems, a world class fishery and abundant wildlife habitat. The waterways used by humans are also vital corridors and migration routes for animals including large mammals, fish and waterbirds.

Many rare and endangered species of plants and animals also find habitat in the conservation areas and working lands of the Lake and Basin.

The Lake’s intricate shoreline, measuring over 587 miles,

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features rocky bluffs, sand and cobble beaches, deltas and a variety of wetlands. More than 70 islands dot the waters, and numerous inlets and bays add to the complexity of the Lake’s narrow profile. At its deepest, the Lake plunges down 400 feet, with an average depth of 64 feet. The southernmost regions of the South Lake are much like a river, which widens into the scenic expanse of the Main Lake. At Malletts Bay, the Lake reaches its greatest width, stretching 12 miles across. To the north, the Champlain Islands define an area known as the Northeast Arm, and in the far northeastern corner are the shallow waters of Missisquoi Bay. Each lake segment has unique characteristics and water quality issues.

Culture of Stewardship A healthy Lake Champlain is integral to the region’s quality of life, providing drinking water, recreation, fish and wildlife, and scenery for residents and visitors to use and enjoy. These natural and cultural resources attract business, tourism, and a thriving cultural scene. For centuries, human activities on the land have also profoundly influenced the Lake. Pollution, overfishing, and dams have dramatically changed aquatic communities. The alteration of shorelines and rivers, the destruction of wetlands, and the arrival of nonnative species also have had an impact. Erosion and stormwater runoff bring sediments, fertilizers, and other pollutants into the water, with excess nutrients that can fuel the growth of unwanted plants and algae. Bacteria, toxins, airborne pollution, and climate change also threaten water quality and the Lake ecosystem.

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Partnerships are working throughout the Basin to protect and restore Lake Champlain and its watershed. Efforts are underway to control stormwater and agricultural runoff, stabilize river channels and protect wildlife habitats. Other priorities include ecological restoration, management of aquatic invasive species, and reduction of toxins. Citizen participation, community education, and sound management are all essential to the success of these initiatives. Lake Champlain and its watershed have shaped our history, our communities, and our lives. The stewardship of a healthy Lake will help to create a sustainable future for all of the Lake Champlain Basin.

“If you can't find it at 40-year old Hoss's, you probably don't need it!” ~ Martha Stewart

Adirondack Landmark We have been serving the community for over 40 years. Stop in and explore the store and find all kinds of things you didn’t even know you needed!

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Tent Sale • August 11th-13th Octo-Bear Fest (Cancer Benefit) October 8th

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Protect Your Waters Help Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species and Fish Diseases Follow these simple guidelines to properly clean boats and fishing equipment.

1

INSPECT your boat, trailer and other fishing and boating equipment and remove all plant and animal material clinging to it.

2

DRAIN AND DRY everything that came into contact with water. Dry equipment for at least 5 days before using it in another water body. Be sure to completely drain your boat, including baitwells and livewells.

DISINFECT the boat’s bilge area, all water-holding compartments,

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and other equipment with hot water at least 140°F or steam for at least 30 seconds before launching into another water body.

IF YOU CAN’T DRY OR DISINFECT YOUR BOAT, thoroughly flush all water-holding compartments with water before launching.

Don’t let rinse water run into a water body.

Watch for these Aquatic Invasive Species of Concern

A. Benson, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org

MA DCR

Spiny Waterflea

Water Chestnut

L. J. Mehrhoff, Univ of CT., Bugwood.org

Fanwort

L. J. Mehrhoff, Univ of CT., Bugwood.org

Variable Leaf Milfoil

Zebra Mussel

J. D. Byrd, Miss. St. Univ., Bugwood.org

Purple Loosestrife

G. Lovell, Alabama DCNR, Bugwood.org

Brittle Naiad

Hydrilla

L. J. Mehrhoff, Univ of CT., Bugwood.org

Curlyleaf Pondweed

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L. J. Mehrhoff, Univ of CT., Bugwood.org

L. J. Mehrhoff, Univ of CT., Bugwood.org

European Frog-bit

A. Fox, Univ. of FL., Bugwood.org

Eurasian Watermilfoil

More information on equipment disinfection and how you can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. www.dec.ny.gov/animals/48221.html

Lake George Association

Asian Clam

Hiking Trails The High Peaks area continues to see increasing numbers of hikers, increased congestion and decreasing opportunities for solitude. While the rising number of visitors to these areas has resulted in trail erosion and damage to vegetation in heavily used areas, many nearby areas continue to see relatively light use, less trail damage and improved opportunities for solitude. The following hikes offer excellent opportunities for hikers preferring to seek alternates to many of the high use trails in the High Peaks Wilderness.

Baker Mountain Moody Pond Road, Village of Saranac Lake: 0.9 mile one-way. This trail offers outstanding views of the Saranac Lakes, the High Peaks and McKenzie Mountain Range.

Baxter Mountain Located 2.0 miles east of intersection of NYS Routes 73 and 9N at the top of the hill.

The trail is south of Route 9N, 60 feet east of the intersection with Hurricane Road. 1.0 mile one-way. It offers good views of Dix, Giant and High Peaks Wilderness Areas.

Cooperkiln Pond From NYS Route 86 in Wilmington, go 2.8 miles up Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway to the junction with Franklin Falls Road, on the right, thence 0.7 mile on Franklin Falls Road to the trailhead on the right. Cooperkiln Pond is 2.7 miles one-way from the trailhead.

Floodwood Mountain NYS Route 30, between Fish Creek Ponds and Saranac Inn. Follow the FloodwoodDerrick Road 7.4 miles and turn left onto Floodwood Boy Scout Reservation Road and continue 0.2 mile to the parking area. The trail is 1.7 miles one way to the summit. The trail offers good autumn views of the High Peaks, the Saranac Lakes, and Tupper Lake.

Giant Mountain Access is rom NYS Route 9N; the trail is located 4.5 miles west of Elizabethtown, on the south side of the highway. This is a nice, easyto-moderate 2.6 mile one-way hike to Owl’s Head overlook. Giant Mountain summit is an additional hike of 4.8 miles from the overlook. The total trip from the trailhead is 7.4 miles. Access from NYS Route 9, referred to as the East Trail to Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant Summit. The trail starts at a parking lot 4.9 miles north of the junction with Route 73. This is a rugged 8.0 mile one-way trip to Giant summit, but it has three great intermediate points: Blueberry Cobbles, at 2.0 miles; Bald Peak, at 3.9 miles and Rocky Peak Ridge at 6.7 miles.

Hammond Pond A single trailhead provides access to Ber rymill Flow-Moose Mountain Pond, Hammond Pond, Challis Pond and Bass Lake. From I-87, Exit 29

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Pro Bass Fishing Tournaments The Adirondack Coast and the City of Plattsburgh are proud to be hosting professional bass fishing tournaments year after year on Lake Champlain; a Lake that was recently named one of the top 100 best bass fishing lakes in the United Stated by Bassmaster Magazine. Attracting roughly 2,000 anglers from around the globe, the Adirondack Coast offers world class fishing and that Adirondack hospitality.

Whether it is as a spectator or an angler for a day or a month, we hope that you will come and catch the excitement at the Lake Champlain Pro Bass Fishing Tournaments on the Adirondack Coast!

2022 Tournament Dates June 12th: Bass Nation Points Tournament June 25th: ABA Open July 23rd: Northern Bass Open July 29th-August 1st: MLF Pro Circuit August 6th: MLF BFL August 9th-11th: MLF Toyota Series August 13th-14th: Douglass Outdoors

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Hiking Trails

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(North Hudson), follow NYS Route 9 north to County Road 44 (Moriah-North Hudson Road), thence east 2.9 miles to the trailhead located on the right. One-way distances, depending on location, vary from 0.6 mile to 3.5 miles, on easy to moderate grades.

Hayes Brook Located 3.7 miles Northwest of Paul Smiths College, on the right side of NYS Route 30.

Easy access, adjacent to Mountain Pond. A mix of old roads and trails, this is a good area for mountain bikes.

Haystack and McKenzie Mountains NYS Route 86, between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, 1.4 miles west of the junction with Old Military Road. One-way distances from the trailhead are McKenzie Mountain 2.4 miles and Haystack, 3.3 miles.

Lester Flow and Cheney Pond The trailhead is located 13.2 miles west of I-87, Exit 29 (North HudsonNewcomb), on County Road 2 (Blue Ridge Road), south of the highway on the left. This is an easy oneway hike to Cheney Pond at 0.5 mile and an additional 2.1 miles to Lester Flow, a former impoundment on

the Boreas River. There are good views of the High Peaks to the north.

Poke-O-Moonshine - Located on NYS Route 9, 9.3 miles north of I-87, Exit 32 (Lewis). A public campground is located at the base of the mountain. This is a 1.2 miles one-way hike on moderate to steep terrain to the fire tower.

Porter Mountain - long trail NYS Route 73, 2.0 miles north of Keene Valley, left of the highway opposite the Town of Keene highway garage, before the airport.

There is ample parking for this 2.4 mile one-way trail to Blueberry Mountain, which continues on an additional 2.1 miles to the 4,059-foot summit of Porter.

The trail continues over to the summit of Cascade Mountain.

Scarface Mountain - NYS Route 86 in Ray Brook, between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. In Ray Brook itself, the trailhead is 0.1 mile from Route 86 on the Old Ray Brook Road, a left turn beyond the convenience store. This is a moderate 3.3 mile one-way hike offering good views of the Saranac Lakes.

Treadway Mountain - Accessible from I-87, Exit 28 (Paradox and Ticonderoga). Follow NYS Route 74 east to Chilson, thence right onto County Route 39 (Putts Pond Road) to the public campground at the end of the road. The hike is 3.9 miles one-way from

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the campground to the summit.

Whiteface Mountain - From Wilmington, follow the Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway 0.6 mile from its junction with NYS Route 86. The DEC trailhead sign on the left leads to the parking area. This is a steep climb os 5.2 miles one-way to the 4,867 foot summit.

Wildway Passage Trail Grand Opening - Saturday 06/07/2014: Hours: 9:30 AM Join Champlain Area Trails as we hike the new Wildway Passage Trail.

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Saint Anne’s Shrine “Center of Life, Light, and Love” On Lake Champlain in Isle La Motte. Site of Fort St. Anne, VT’s oldest settlement & first Catholic Mass. Grottos with saints, granite statue of French Explorer, Samuel de Champlain, sculpted at Expo ’67, gilded statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, Chapel, Gift shop, Visitor Center, History Room and Café. Celebrate Mass or pray the Way of the Cross. Picnic tables, beach & dock. Mid-May through mid-October.

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Bike Paths

Biking Trails, Paths & Routes - There are many great trails and pathways in the Adirondacks that are specifically for biking. Below is a small sampling of some of the road and mountain trails: Pine Pond, Lake Placid Area Possibly Lake Placid’s most popular trail, Pine Pond is a 14-mile round trip that takes you to a great swimming hole.

Bloomingdale Bog, Saranac Lake Area An elevated, sandy pathway with many open views that utilizes an abandoned D&H railroad right-of-way and bisects a plant-rich bog community. About 8 miles one way.

Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails, Lake Placid A compact network of easy trails traversing gently rolling terrain and winding through a mixed forest and along the shore of Lake Placid. A brochure is available from the DEC, or you can contact a local bike shop or chamber of commerce for more information Hayes Brook Truck Trail, Paul Smiths Region A 7.2-mile round trip on wide dirt roads traverses a pine plantation and forest and leads to an old sheep meadow. Spur trails lead to Hayes Brook and to a lean-to on Grassy Pond. Contact a local bike shop or chamber of commerce for more information Flume Falls Trails, Wilmington Mountain biking trails in Wilmington (near Whiteface Mountain).

Dirt roads and single track of varying degrees of difficulty, these trails connect with the Whiteface Mountain trail system.

Jackrabbit Trail Trails along the railroad tracks, on an extension of the Jackrabbit Trail, and behind the parking lot where the tracks cross Route 86 between Saranac Lake and Ray Brook.

The Peninsula Trails An easy access trail in Lake Placid with a variety of difficulty levels and swimming opportunities. The main trail brings you right to the shores of the lake.

Connery Pond Truck Road A short dirt road suitable for all ability levels. Part of this Adirondack bike trail is in the Wilderness area and is closed to ATBs. Lake Champlain Bikeways An 1,100 mile network of interconnected bicycle routes, this route stretches from the southern Adirondacks and the Vermont Green Mountains, all the way north to Quebec, Canada. Originally a 350 mile loop around Lake Champlain, this extensive network of trails offers shorter biking routes with varying degrees of difficulty to satisfy the whole family. This trail system includes four ferry crossings, and two bridge crossings.

River Forks Trail Traveling upon back roads from Jay to AuSable Forks this loop provides views of the Jay Range and the convergence of both East and West Branches of the AuSable River at AuSable Forks.

Adirondack Marathon Trail As the name implies, the loop follows the Adirondack Marathon course established in 1997. It’s all-paved and generally flat-to-gently rolling. You will, however encounter a hilly section between mile four (4) and mile twelve (12). Traffic is generally minimal. When you arrive in the hamlet of Adirondack, don’t forget to stop at the General Store for refreshments. A good start/end point is in downtown Schroon Lake, where food, parking, and visitor information is available.

Fort to Fort This flat, all-paved tour follows the Champlain Bikeway between Crown Point State Historic Site at the bridge to Vermont and Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga. Traffic is generally minimal. A recommended start/end point is at the Lake Champlain Visitors Center at the bridge. At either end, plan on touring these world renowned Revolutionary War historic sites. Food, lodging, and parking are available in both Ticonderoga and Crown Point.

Iron to Iron This hilly ride is for advanced riders looking for a good workout. Be prepared for some occasional stretches of unpaved road surfaces; a cross-bike is recommended. Traffic is generally minimal. A recommended start/end point is at the Iron Center, near the Amtrak Station in Port Henry or at the Penfield Museum in Ironville. Food and lodging are available in the Port Henry/Moriah area.

Wet & Wild This day-long ride takes in two of the most remote paved roads in the Adirondacks. Grades become gentle after a hilly climb out of Moriah Corners and the route winds through woodland and open marshlands. Traffic is generally minimal. A recommended start/end point is at the Iron Center, near the Amtrak Station in Port Henry.

Food and lodging are available in the Port Henry/Moriah area.

Coon Mountain Circuit For those wanting to combine cycling and hiking, this route is your ticket. Near the half-way point on Halds Road is the trailhead to Coon Mountain. A short hike up affords breathtaking views of Lake Champlain and the surrounding valley. With the exception of a short section along Route 22, the route has little traffic. Terrain is rolling. A recommended start/end point is in the hamlet of Essex, where food, lodging, parking and the ferry are available. Or, bicyclists can start/end in Westport, which also has food, lodging, and parking, as well as an Amtrak station. If starting from Westport, take Route 22 north to County 9, and at the top of the first hill take Sherman Road to Halds Road. Return to Westport on County 9.

Rolling Reber Ramble As the name implies, the route is rolling, especially through the woodlands along Reber and Mountain Roads (be prepared for the occasional steep hill). Traffic is minimal with the exception of Route 22, and where frequent trucks carry wollastonite on the short stretch of County Route 57 between Jersey and Mountain View Roads. (Wollastonite trucks use Mountain View, Route 57, and Stowersville Roads during the work week.) A recommended start/end point is in the hamlet of Willsboro, where food, lodging, and parking are available.

Surrounded by Water The route travels around Willsboro Point, offering plenty of views of Lake Champlain. The only steep hill is immediately north of the bridge over the Boquet River on Route 22. All roads are paved except for a 1/2 mile section. When traveling around the Point, be vigilant of vehicles pulling boat trailers. A recommended start/end point is in the hamlet of Willsboro, where food, lodging, and parking are available. Northern Adirondack Coast Bikeways Acres of Apples As the name suggests, Acres of Apples winds through a magnificent apple country landscape of orchards and farms. The loop is all-paved and flat-to-gently rolling with two steep hills within the first mile of the loop. Traffic is generally minimal. A good start/end point is the Port Kent ferry dock where food and parking are available. Food is also available along the route at one of the many farmstands and restaurants.

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