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.


Steel Creek Falls ***


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McGalliard Falls *


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Newland Falls *


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Little Lost Cove Creek Falls ***


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Hunt Fish Falls **


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Chestnut Cove Creek falls **


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South Harpers Creek Falls ***


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BARD FALLS ***


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Glen Burnie Trail Falls **



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Thorps Creek Falls *


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Toms Creek Falls *


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Whitewater Falls *


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Tree2363 viewsThat's a tree, you know, like BEARS climb.

BJ just before cataract surgery, at Roaring Fork Falls.
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Lower part of Hidden Falls2433 viewsLocated just at the bottom of the main falls and is the first part that one sees when approaching from downstream. It is eight feet or less in height.
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Just another pretty face2275 views
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Cool Mountain 2414 viewsWhen looking at my camera download for Dugger I discovered little sprays and jets from beneath the rocks that were not that visible with the eye.

It was 72^ F when I left the parking lot but, 101^F when I arrived in Charlotte.
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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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Lower Dismal Falls2403 viewsI should not go here but, I did.
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Upper Bubbling Spring Falls2344 viewsNot a long hike from NC-218 but, if you don't like Laurel bushes and rock hopping stay on the road.
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Another WOW!2313 viewsYa gotta go here.

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