Murphy’s Law: When I finally come across a stick, there won’t be a vista worthy to take a pic of!
Pick up the stick and take it with you, then go and find a vista.
Alternatively, take a packet of tree seeds with you, then plant them when you find a vista. All you have to do then is go back to the same place in 20 years (don't forget to take a saw with you), and cut yourself a stick.
Oh dear, I think I've spent too much time reading Zimmer's posts!