A PERFECT SUMMER SATURDAY

As we start making plans for one of the most celebrated seasons of the year, we’d like you to think about just one thing: What’s your idea of a perfect summer Saturday? If you’re not quite sure, we’d like to give you some suggestions so that you can live out your perfect summer Saturday all season long. Chances are, this looks different for each of us, so we’ve rounded up 20 things to do in the Lehigh Valley that are sure to satisfy every interest. From visiting a museum or a farm, to treasure hunting, day-tripping, drive-in movies and beyond, there’s so much inspiration in store on pg. 44.

Come to think of it, this entire edition could be considered summer Saturday inspiration—whether it’s spent sipping Crush cocktails on Sports and Social’s patio in Downtown Allentown, pg. 96, enjoying lunch at new Bethlehem hot spot The Wilbur, pg. 90, or exploring Jessica Jackson’s retail shops at The Square and her The Craftery Market pop-ups, pg. 36, there’s plenty to keep you smiling.

But if your idea of a perfect summer Saturday is relaxing at home, feel free to spend it bettering your brain health, pg. 33, improving your relationships, pg. 27, or making a mean lump crab macaroni and cheese to share, pg. 88.

Cheers,

My favorite summer Saturdays are spent exploring local farmers’ markets and daytrip destinations from the Jersey shore to the Poconos!

We’re big fans of pool days at Valley Wellness Center in the summer!

President/CEO

Paul Prass

Vice President/COO

Lisa Prass

Publisher

Pamela Deller

Editor-in-Chief

Kristen Wagner

Director of Creative Services

Mike Matuczinski

Graphic Designers

Thomas Körp, Erica Montes

Corporate Marketing & Events Manager

Jen Fronheiser

Sales & Marketing Account Managers

Kayaking!

A great hike, a dip in cold springs and then dinner with family at their lake house in the Poconos.

Caroline Adams, Denise Lichty, Arielle Solliday, Pam Taylor

Contributing Writers

Susan Bianchi, Carrie Havranek, Amy Unger, Daisy Willis

Contributing Photographers

Marco Calderon, Matthew Cannon, Alison Conklin, Geoff Conklin

Proofreader

Lori McLaughlin

Accounting

Donna Bachman, Sarah Varano

My family and I are looking forward to taking a river rafting tour through the Lehigh Gorge on a Saturday when they do dam releases.

I can’t wait to spend a summer Saturday tinkering in my garden with a flask of iced tea!

My ideal summer day would be waking up late, grabbing some brunch and enjoying the afternoon on the beach with my wife.

Making The Magazine

Daisy Willis

Contributing Writer

My world got a little bit wider when I found out that Stoke Coal Fire Pizza & Bar is making their own Parmesan-infused vodka—part of their dirty martini.

Susan Bianchi

Contributing Writer

I was reminded that for brain health, quality and quantity of sleep is non-negotiable. We as a society are sleeping less and it is costing us all.

Kristen Wagner

Editor-in-Chief

I loved venturing to The Square in Dublin for the shoot with Insight candidate Jessica Jackson. I eyed up so much merchandise in her shops while there, I had to return a few weeks later to do some shopping!