Adirondack general stores: The heartbeat of community, commerce
By Arietta Hallock
August 14, 2024
Small-town stores are able to adapt, meet the needs of the places they serve
Arietta Hallock
Arietta Hallock is a summer intern with Adirondack Explorer. She studies Magazine, News and Digital Journalism & Creative Writing at Syracuse University. Named after a rural town in Hamilton County, she enjoys hiking, swimming, skiing and berry picking in the Adirondacks.
Miniature Route 66: The story behind the Adirondack roadside attraction
By Arietta Hallock
August 11, 2024
The lasting legacy of a grandfather's labor of love
Well-stocked fire trucks and ambulances, small ranks of volunteers
By Arietta Hallock
July 24, 2024
Amid a park-wide shortage of volunteer EMTs and firefighters, rural first response teams share resources and seek solutions
Indian Lake Class of 2024: Four graduates
By Arietta Hallock
July 16, 2024
Tiny graduating class highlights problems, solutions around the declining enrollment at rural New York schools
DEC launches interactive map of accessible recreation opportunities
By Arietta Hallock
July 1, 2024
Accessibility advisors based in the Adirondacks reflect on recent improvements and prioritize next steps
How a southern Adirondack small town is addressing food insecurity
By Arietta Hallock
June 26, 2024
In the town of Wells, accessible food programs support generations of residents, from the school bus to the senior center
The buzz on boat racing: Hague author preserves her town’s hidden history
By Arietta Hallock
June 20, 2024
In her new book release, Ginger Henry Kuenzel recounts the boat racing frenzy of a bygone era on Lake George.
Five Adirondack swimming holes to offer an oasis from soaring summer temperatures
By Arietta Hallock
June 18, 2024
When it feels too hot for a day of hiking, try beating the heat at one of these classic swimming holes.
Bear-proof canisters: What you need to know about using them in the Adirondacks
By Arietta Hallock
June 10, 2024
From selection to storage: A backpacker’s comprehensive guide to bear canisters