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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Joe Mill Cascades & Picasa1582 viewsI touched up this photo of Joe Mill Cascade by increasing the contrast a little.
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Upper-11690 viewsStanding on the top of Joe Mills Upper Falls. Look at the whirl at the bottom enhanced with a time exposure.
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Upper -51586 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.
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Ice and Rock1555 viewsPainter creek falls in January is 200 ft of ice and slick rock.
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Warm January Visit2077 views
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Painter Creek Beauty 21647 views
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Laurel Fork Falls2334 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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2388 viewsJun 21, 2014
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Dry2376 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 **2207 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 **2270 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) **2232 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 foam2320 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.2030 viewsNov 18, 2012
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Fall 2428 viewsFall colors are pretty but, along with the color comes dry weather.Nov 18, 2012