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.


North Harpers creek **


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W. Fork Of Hickey Waterfalls **


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2 files, last one added on Jul 21, 2011
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Mineral Creek *


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FALLS OF GOUGE CREEK *


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1 files, last one added on Jul 18, 2011
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Laurell Creek Falls *


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Roaring Fork Falls *


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Linville Falls(upper and lower) *** rated for bottom of falls


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Crabtree Falls **


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Dugger Falls *


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Upper Creek Falls **


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Looking Glass Falls *


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Geouge Creek Falls *


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Random files - North Carolina
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Morning Plunge2395 viewsUpper Whitewater Falls taking an early morning plunge
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Camera Candy2480 viewsCome early, bring a camera and just enjoy this falls.

It was easy even with some Sunshine.

I will be back.
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Touch up2501 viewsThis is a color touch-up of Mineral Creek . The ambient light made the whole thing too green.
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Top falls at South Harpers Creek2409 viewsDue to brilliant Sun these photos were difficult, even using filters.

I plan a return trip with better skies.
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Fork In The Creek2281 viewsTo steall an old line, if you come to a fork in the creek.....take it. The left fork goest to the middle falls.
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Xray Falls1907 viewsThis 80' falls is not listed but, located in DuPont Forest.

Our goal is to let no falls go un-named so we named it Xray Falls.

Thanks E.I. DuPont.
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Strike Gold2235 viewsNot really, just the color of the rocks near Carlton Falls, on Greenland Creek, in Panthertown.

Last additions - North Carolina
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Mill Creek Falls 2474 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.Jan 25, 2015
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Mill Creek Falls 2525 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.Jan 25, 2015
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Upper Falls2564 viewsIf you passed the Rock Serpent and down an 8 ft drop to the creek this will be your reward. This upper falls we did not know about.Jan 25, 2015
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Beware The Serpent2536 viewsPanthertowns portal to the upper falls of Panthertown Creek is guarded by this Rock Serpent.

Legend has it that those who litter here should have the serpent to fear.(I just made that legend up)
Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2453 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2603 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2282 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2411 viewsThe hike to the lower falls is pretty easy until the turn off below The Great Wall, then there is nothing that can be called a trail, just a few faded ribbons and a few clips.

This 0.2 mile bushwhack through a recent controlled burn I would rate difficult for those not accustomed to Bushwhacking.
Jan 25, 2015