Restaurants adapt to changes brought by COVID
By Sierra McGivney
Now that dining has resumed, how are restaurants faring?
Sierra McGivney
Sierra McGivney graduated in May 2021 with a degree in journalism and expeditionary studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. She spent the summer of 2020 as an intern for the Adirondack Explorer.
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Adirondack adventure: rock climbing trips
By Sierra McGivney
A round up of essential outings from around the Adirondack region, compiled from the Adirondack Explorer’s Adventure Planner: Rooster Comb: On Rooster Comb cliffs, climbers immerse themselves in wilderness and history https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/adventure-planner/rooster-comb Poke-O-Moonshine: Mark Meschinelli, an experienced Adirondack climber takes Adirondack Explorer, writer Phil Brown and his friend Mike Virtanen up Catharsis a Poke-O-Moonshine slab…
Climbing resources
By Sierra McGivney
Outfitters and Guides in the Adirondacks There are so many great outfitters and guiding businesses to start rock climbing. Here is a short list of some in the area that offer climbing gear rentals and guiding services. They can help point you in the right direction if you are looking to start climbing! Rocksport Indoor…
Must-have gear for rock climbing
By Sierra McGivney
Now you are getting to the good stuff, gear. A gearhead is someone who is borderline obsessive about gear. How can you spot a gearhead? Easy, they are always searching for gear deals online on websites like backcountry. They say things like, “woah is that a Black Diamond ATC pilot?” Now there is no need…
Don’t Let Your Board Swim Away
By Sierra McGivney
The wind hits your face cooling you off on a hot 90-degree day in July. White capped waves hit your paddleboard unexpectedly from the wind. All of the sudden you and your paddle are in the water. Once you pop back up your board is now ten feet from you and drifting away fast. You…
Inflatable can be good SUP option
By Sierra McGivney
iSUP One option outfitters hear often: “’I live in a loft in New York City or a studio apartment and I don’t have space to store a paddleboard,’” said Jason Smith of ADK Lake and Trails, a paddling outfitter. If space is high on your priority on your list when picking out a board, an…
Canoe materials
By Sierra McGivney
Here are the basics of picking a canoe based on materials: Aluminum “Boy Scout or family boat” Aluminum canoes have been around a long time. Pros: lesser expensive and more durable Cons: heavy Good for recreational canoeing or day trips. Brian McDonell of MACs Canoe Livery and Outfitters says that although aluminum canoes have been…
Outfitters and Guides in the Adirondacks
By Sierra McGivney
There are so many great outfitters and guiding businesses to buy or rent a canoe. Here is a short list of some in the area that offer paddling rentals and can help point you in the right direction if you are looking to buy a canoe! Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters 541 Lake Flower Ave,…
Canoe outing, anyone? Some ideas for ADK trips
By Sierra McGivney
St. Regis Canoe Area- Four Ponds and a Peak: A family spends a delightful two days paddling and hiking in the St. Regis Canoe Area—and, best of all, there were no long carries. Saranac Lake Loop-Around the Mountain: Three friends go on a leisurely canoe day trip from Lake Flower to Lower Saranac Lake. Dunham…
Adirondack Farmers Markets open, with some changes
By Sierra McGivney
Market organizers report solid sales, traffic despite changes due to COVID-19