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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Roaming Knob Visits Crabtree2268 viewsI am NOT stalking the Roaming Knob. Purely coincidence he shows up in lots of places I just happened to be.

Here he is at Crabtree Falls, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Dugger 32338 views
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Upper Plunge2476 viewsTop portion of Whitewater Falls
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Rushing water2290 viewsSo you like a good physical workout? Go up the right side of the creek and over the mountain to the falls.
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The Lower Falls2191 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.
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Dugger 42309 viewsThe water from between the crack,. lower down was not apparent with te naked eye.

The light was a waterfalls photographer's dream, dark.
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Steel Creek Cascades2341 viewsUnable to reach the main falls due to water levell that prevented crossing creek. I will come back, prepared to cross the creek. Al alternate route, up the right side of the creek is not really an alternative unless you have a fondness for Laurel bushes, steep slopes, and leaf covered rock.
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Middle Falls ***2383 viewsThe middle falls on Flat Laurel Creek is a *** because of the descent and ascent from the trail. Done worse but, it can be tricky.

Last additions - North Carolina
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Mill Creek Falls 2394 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 2426 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 Falls2475 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 Serpent2448 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 Falls2363 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2511 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2191 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2325 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