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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Random files - North Carolina
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Two Creeks2240 viewsThe two creeks merge just below the small but, pretty falls.
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Hiker photo2169 viewsIf it were not for a graduated neutral density filter this photo would be a white out. I am a hiker that takes photos.
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2239 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.
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Beware The Serpent2378 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)
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Reflections Of Dugger2051 viewsDugger Falls is often overlooked because of it's proximity to Linville Falls.

Just off The Blue Ridge Parkway at the far end of Linville Falls "paved" parking lot. A young Lady working at the park office was very helpful. Thoughtless of me not to get her name.
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Upper part of hiddeen falls2258 viewsCareful examination of the top of the main falls reveals a small falls coming from right to left and turning sharply left for the plunge of the main falls.
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The Lower Falls2293 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.
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Upper Bubbling Spring Falls2176 viewsNot a long hike from NC-218 but, if you don't like Laurel bushes and rock hopping stay on the road.

Last additions - North Carolina
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Mill Creek Falls 2298 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 2342 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 Falls2390 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 Serpent2378 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 Falls2293 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2425 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2107 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2239 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