Adirondack High

Photographs by Maria Stenzel

Text by John G. Mitchell

Stop paddling and savor the small things: the scent of balsam and pine, the splash of a beaver, a loon's cry. Rolling across nearly six million acres in upstate New York, the Adirondacks--mountains and state park--seduce not with a shout but with a wildness that often speaks no louder than a whisper. New York State's blue-water lakes and fir-clad mountains promise peace of mind-despite periodic spats between conservationists and eager developers.

Climb the rocky trails, explore the 2,800 lakes and ponds and view the endless vistas of this 9,000 square mile park.

NGM 1998/06

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