Cairn

Cairn along Trail 74 in the Gila National Wilderness in southern New Mexico.

From Wikipedia:

Cairn is a term used mainly in the English-speaking world for a man-made pile (or stack) of stones. It comes from the Scottish Gaelic: càrn (plural càirn). Cairns are found all over the world in uplands, on moorland, on mountaintops, near waterways and on sea cliffs, and also in barren desert and tundra areas. They vary in size from small stone markers to entire artificial hills, and in complexity from loose, conical rock piles to delicately balanced sculptures and elaborate feats of megalithic engineering. Cairns may be painted or otherwise decorated, e.g. for increased visibility or for religious reasons.

In modern times, cairns are often erected as landmarks, a use they have had since ancient times. Since prehistory, they have also been built as sepulchral monuments, or used for defensive, hunting, ceremonial, astronomical and other purposes.

Eagle vs. Deer

Robert H. Treman State Park

Robert H. Treman State Park is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York state near the city of Ithaca, NY.

My favorite diving board...in the world.

The above photos of the majestic “Lower Falls” portion of the park were taken on a weekday morning in late September 2009. School was in session at the time, which is probably why there were no swimmers wading in the cold waters of the natural swimming pool.

Taking a break in Enfield Creek. The "Gorge Trail" is off frame to the right.

The spine of the park is the 11,000 year old Enfield Glen, through which rushes Enfield Creek. There is a hiking trail that runs parallel to the creek flanked by the sheer rocky walls of the gorge.

Lucifer Falls, as seen from the eastern approach.

The 115-foot multi-tiered "Lucifer Falls" are a short distance from the Upper Park Entrance. They are the tallest of the 12 waterfalls in the park.