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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Circles of foam468 viewsAt the base of Kiner Creek Falls I found this foam swirl.
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Painter 4195 views
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Go arround215 viewstoo slick to go up andover
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On High213 viewsDon't let the description of 50 ft fool you. From this point it is abut 150 ft to the river level below but, the trail down in excellent.

With a little exploring and milling around plan on a four mile hike.
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Not for everyone.308 viewsGet in shape before trying this one. There was storm damage well before the 2011 tornado that hit the area and it is over logs and without a trail most of the way.

If you are in good physical shape this will be fun and check your resolve. But, hey, I am old so I SHOULD be tired.
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Brchfiels 2200 views
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Peeking At Falls Creek Falls422 views
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Last additions - Tennessee
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499 viewsJun 21, 2014
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Dry501 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 **467 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 **498 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) **428 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 foam468 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.289 viewsNov 18, 2012
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Fall 591 viewsFall colors are pretty but, along with the color comes dry weather.Nov 18, 2012