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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Quarry Falls-22193 views
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Falls and Cascdes1765 viewsThe only difficult part of the trail to this point is gong through the crack in a huge boulder, down a little bit of a slide, hanging from a laurel bush and dropping to the floor of the small canyon. Piece of Cake! I did it and I am older than dirt.
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Clear Mountain Stream1766 viewsNothing like a clear mountain stream in early Fall, wish this was the case for Joe Mill Fall Upper.

To the photographers left is old tires, household trash and bed springs that made easy entry to the creek difficult.

Makes me think back to Iron Eyes Cody.

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Savannah Falls2203 viewsA small falls on Patty Creek in Unicoi County, TN
It had no name so I named it for my Granddaughter.

(Another story goes with this creek but, that will be in a later edition)
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Margarette Falls2232 viewsDave at Margarette Falls (Taken by Bol'Dar January 2011)
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Laurel Fork Falls2425 viewsThis is one of the most visited falls in the area due to it's being located on the Appalachian Trail.

To reach the falls and get a good hike, venture up Dennis Cove Road and park at the well marked Appalachian Trail crossing.

There are at least two more falls on the way if you are a little more experienced.

If you want a little more difficult hike, park at the crossing in Hampton, TN.


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Processed2221 viewsSome purist may not like processed photos but, sure beats dodging prints from film.

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2512 viewsJun 21, 2014
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Dry2447 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 **2333 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 **2367 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) **2356 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 23, 2012
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Circles of foam2418 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.2113 viewsNov 18, 2012
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Fall 2551 viewsFall colors are pretty but, along with the color comes dry weather.Nov 18, 2012