"Cut down the trees and two-thirds of all the beauty of this region would depart. And how solemn it is to move all day through a majestic colonnade of trees and feel that you are in a boundless cathedral whose organ notes swell and die away with the passing wind like some grand requiem. Still more exciting is it to lie at midnight by your campfire and watch the moon sailing up amid the trees or listen to the cry of the loon, wild and lonely, on the wild and lonely lake, or the hoot of the owl in the deep recesses of the forest." Joel T. Headly

 Ahhh.. the Adirondacks... you are transported into a different world when you cross over the "blue line" and into the Adirondack Park.  The big guy and I found ourselves time for a quick impromptu trip to Big Moose Lake this past weekend.  Twenty-four hours of Adirondack bliss.  Way too short for such an amazing place.  Neither pictures nor words will not do it justice. (above; bridge over Moose River; below; fishing the Moose River)

"The lake's popularity derives from its remoteness, climate and beauty, as well as its notoriety as the location of the murder of Grace Brown in 1906. Alleged ghost sightings and subsequent media attention have added to the allure."  Wikipedia
Its an awesome lake.  Driving up from Eagle Bay its a winding road up to the Lake. Big Moose River on the left, camps dotting the right.  Lots of marked hiking trails on the way up.  Past Moss Lake (once a girls summer camp) which is a really cool place to canoe.  They offer 1st come, 1st served remote camping..
Big Moose Lake itself has had some issues with acid rain.  Really big ones.   DDT used in the 60's and 70's in Adirondack streams to temper the black fly population caused environmental damage, and just when that was on the mend,  it was apparent that acid rain was emerging as a major problem (around 1980).   Big Moose Lake, home to 20 different species of fish is now home to half dozen or so.  The Clean Air Act is lessening the impact of acid rain in some areas.  Lots of reading on that subject.  The Adirondack Museum has some good information on the effects of acid rain in these great Adirondacks.
(below: on the deck at Big Moose Lodge)

Another Big Moose claim to fame is the famous murder of Grace Brown on the lake in 1906.  A book based on the murder entitled "An American Tragedy" was one among many written along with movies, one featuring Elizabeth Taylor. (below; On bridge at Moose River)

Fishing ?  Yes, some fishing was done but the fish on Big Moose Lake never surfaced for the big guy, and our luck in the Big Moose River (pictures above) didn't produce anything on the hook.  Saw a few good sized ones though that just kept slipping through the big guys lures (along with a beaver)... The Big Moose River was lots of fun to canoe down, very picturesque and beautiful.  Lazy day relaxing on the water with the hubby paddling in pursuit of the elusive fish ! (below; sunset fishing at Big Moose Lodge)

In closing :
In a canoe a man changes and the life he has lived seems strangely remote. Time is no longer of moment, for he has become part of space and freedom. What matters is that he is heading down the misty trail of explorers and voyageurs, with a fair wind and a chance for a good camp somewhere ahead."