“It was the magnificent scenery that attracted visitors to the North Country, just as it had enticed people to reside there in years gone by. The natural grandeur of the wooded mountains with their rounded peaks, the breath-taking beauty of the lakes and streams spelled relaxation of a unique nature. Invigorating summer weather lured the visitor to sandy beaches, refreshing plunges in the quiet waters, rowing on the deep-blue lakes that cut deep into forested land. There was the joy of hiking over leaf-covered mountain trails, the sight of the graceful agile deer. Fishing in abundance or rewarding hunting for the sportsman was a further lure.” — Ted Aber, Adirondack Folks

1947. “Out on the water.” The very words bring to mind a mood, a feeling, an image of a scene where both paddlers and passengers aboard Harold Scott’s float plane could relax and enjoy cool Adirondack scenes.

Photographer: Gene Badger. Courtesy Town of Webb Historical Association