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.


Savannah Falls


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Whetstone Branch Falls


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Martins Creek Falls


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Clear Branch Falls


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Wolf Creek


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Paint Creek Area Falls *


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Jones Falls **


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Lower Higgins Branch Falls


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Backbone Falls


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Red Fork Falls ***


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Spruce Thicket Falls **


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Rock Island *


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Random files - Tennessee
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Ozone Summer1733 viewsA mere trickle of it's Winter version.
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Quarry Falls-12122 viewsFrom the shoreline of Watauga Lake, Watauga, TN.

The falls is supplied by a Quarry just over the hill and out of sight. We have many springs and creeks in this area and this particular one is in a quarry.
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A Paint Creek Cascade2454 viewsAll of the falls on Paint Creek, short drive from Greeneville, TN. can be seen from your car.

That really is the way to spell Greeneville. I am told the only town in USA with four Es.
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Pretty Cummins1734 viewsHad to do this!
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Be All You Can Be1646 viewsThis falls has potential for a good show with higher water levels and warrants another visit.
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I Quit!2273 viewsLou, shall we say, observing?
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Just pretty!1753 views

Last additions - Tennessee
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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