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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.

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Girl in first responder uniforms stands in front of a rescue vehicle

Young volunteer becomes first junior responder in Long Lake Rescue Squad

By Arietta Hallock

Amidst a parkwide first responder shortage, meet the Long Lake teen pioneering a new program

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A family photo of Diane Cain sits atop her vintage candy display, beside an award for winning the local chili cookoff.

Adirondack general stores: The heartbeat of community, commerce

By Arietta Hallock

Small-town stores are able to adapt, meet the needs of the places they serve

Miniature village

Miniature Route 66: The story behind the Adirondack roadside attraction

By Arietta Hallock

The lasting legacy of a grandfather's labor of love

Well-stocked fire trucks and ambulances, small ranks of volunteers

By Arietta Hallock

Amid a park-wide shortage of volunteer EMTs and firefighters, rural first response teams share resources and seek solutions

Four students in black caps and gowns sit together in front of their high school's sign.

Indian Lake Class of 2024: Four graduates

By Arietta Hallock

Tiny graduating class highlights problems, solutions around the declining enrollment at rural New York schools

Green wooden pillar of a campsite bathroom with a wheelchair-accessible medallion on it.

DEC launches interactive map of accessible recreation opportunities

By Arietta Hallock

Accessibility advisors based in the Adirondacks reflect on recent improvements and prioritize next steps

Outside of a white building with flower boxes and a sign that says "Wells Meal Site and Senior Center".

How a southern Adirondack small town is addressing food insecurity

By Arietta Hallock

In the town of Wells, accessible food programs support generations of residents, from the school bus to the senior center

Woman waves from the front of a small wooden boat on the water. She is wearing an orange life jacket. A man in a red life jacket sits behind her and drives the boat.

The buzz on boat racing: Hague author preserves her town’s hidden history

By Arietta Hallock

In her new book release, Ginger Henry Kuenzel recounts the boat racing frenzy of a bygone era on Lake George.

jay covered bridge swimming hole

Five Adirondack swimming holes to offer an oasis from soaring summer temperatures

By Arietta Hallock

When it feels too hot for a day of hiking, try beating the heat at one of these classic swimming holes.

black bear

Bear-proof canisters: What you need to know about using them in the Adirondacks

By Arietta Hallock

From selection to storage: A backpacker’s comprehensive guide to bear canisters