Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


Richardson Branch Falls


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Bailey Falls


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Margarette Falls


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Gentry Falls


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Wilderness Falls


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Jennings Creek Falls


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Laurel Falls


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Long Arm Branch Falls


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Pine Ridge Falls


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Rocky Fork


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Quarry Falls


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Camp Creek Falls


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Fishin Hole1908 viewsThe most remarkable thing about this falls was the lady there that was fishin in the Clinch River.

She was alone so I tried to reassure her I am to loo old to be a threat. She didn't seem to worried anyway and the fishin pole seemed pretty deadly to me.

Took my photos of a trashed waterfall and left, wondering if waterfalls by the road is where tires go to die.

Another one of life's mysteries that I'll work on when I get the urge to venture forth on another solo mission.
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Jones Falls2403 views
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Joe Mills Cascades1895 viewsJust after fording Joe Mills Creek one can carefully descend into the creek without trespassing on private property on your left.

There you will find these cascades or, if you like, small falls.
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Jones Rooster Tail2445 viewsStream hits a rock at the top of Jones Falls, creating a rooster tail.
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An artist I am not.2369 viewsAn artist would have gotten a better shot of Upper Blue Hole.
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Wake Forest Falls and water system1858 viewsWake Forest falls is privately owned but, right beside the road. As you can see the owner uses it for a water supply.
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From the Ozone To The Abyss1875 viewsTop of Ozone Falls looking down.

What this place needs is a good safety officer.
Actually, one can do this quiet safely by mounting a camera on a light weight tripod or monopod, delay the shot, focus and press the shutter button. Hold the camera out over the edge until it clicks.
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Upper -51993 views A cowardly shot from the road. I had stopped by Clinch Mountain Winery on the way to this falls and got a bottle of HOUND DOG RED, after which, my courage kicked in and with my trusty ROAMING KNOB I jousted Upper Joe Mills falls. I would have made it to the bottom but, unfortunately ran out of Hound Dog Red.

Not true but, sounded good didn't it.

Last additions - Tennessee
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Dry2715 viewsDon't drive to Big South Fork to photograph this falls unless there has been significant rainfall.

I would classify this as a wet weather falls.

That said, Needle Arch is just down the trail, less than half mile.
Sep 21, 2013
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Squibb Creek Upper Falls **2548 viewsThis seems to be the upper most falls on Squibb Creek but, that could be a geriatrics view.

Lets one practice creek crossing, if you like that sort of thing.
Jul 03, 2013
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Top Of Squibb Creek Falls lower falls **2626 viewsLou and I took the hike up Squibb Creek after a night of heavy rain. If your thing is creek crossing this is for you.

The round trip is about five miles and with the water level high and a trail not much different than the creek, a grand time was had by all.

We found getting to the bottom of the falls, with the high water, was a little risky hence the top photos.

I recommend this trip just for the fantastic cascades below the Falls.

Jun 08, 2013
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Dick's Creek Falls (lower) **2599 viewsThis Falls is one of the prettier small waterfalls in the area of Limestone Cove.

I only rate it as ** because of the two mile hike, one way, and the mud holes from vehicles.
Nov 24, 2012
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Circles of foam2658 viewsAt the base of Kiner Creek Falls I found this foam swirl.Nov 18, 2012
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Just below Laurel Run Falls is this pretty cascade.2383 viewsNov 18, 2012
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Fall 2844 viewsFall colors are pretty but, along with the color comes dry weather.Nov 18, 2012