Take only pictures, leave only beer bottles

Here are some shots from a hike my sister Amy and I took last weekend at one of the coolest places in the universe: Sam's Point, a nature preserve at the southern end of the Shawangunk Ridge near Ellenville, NY.

Looking at this creek flowing through the woods and over the edge of the cliff last Saturday, I couldn't help but wonder, "Am I missing any good Law and Order reruns right now?" What a stupid thing to think. Of course I was. Probably one where Lenny had to chase a dude.

Here's some natural Jenga:

Here's a shot from the money spot overlooking Verglockenspiel Verdonkadonk Verkeerderkill Falls:

And my sister Amy chillin' on Wile E. Coyote Rock:

Remember, if you like nature, you have to drink water directly out of a big blue straw attached to your shoulder. Water bottles are so 1997.

Here's a look back at the Scha-winnnnngunk Ridge. Party on.

Sam's Point is a preserve for endangered dwarf pines. They're endangered because poachers prize them for their needles, which can be mashed into a tea that totally settles one's tum-tum. Actually, I have no idea why they're endangered, but you may recognize the famous Seven Dwarf Pines in this picture (from left to right): Needly, Piney, Pokey, Coney, Sticky, Sappy and Doc.

That's all I got. Have a great weekend, homeperson.