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.


Connestee Falls *


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Courthouse Falls **


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Crab orchard falls


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Wintergreen Falls *


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X Ray Falls (no name DuPont)


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High Falls (DuPont Forest)


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Skunkawauking Falls *


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Catawba Falls


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Greenland Creek Falls **


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Schoolhouse Falls *


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Hidden Falls Of Panthertown **


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Bridal Veil Falls *


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A creek of cascades2437 viewsThe creek is really one big flat rock after another.
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Top Of THe Veil2387 viewsBridal Veil is located in DuPont Forest and is a very high falls and with normal waters spreads over a large cascade. The top of the falls, shown here, is where the movie Hunger Games was made.

Only gave it a * rating but, that is to the bottom and expect a 4 plus hike on a good road.

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Beware The Serpent2532 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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Top falls at South Harpers Creek2406 viewsDue to brilliant Sun these photos were difficult, even using filters.

I plan a return trip with better skies.
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Kind of Sunny2389 viewsSun would only allow some short exposures but, was fun anyway.
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Misty 42504 viewsNeed GPS co-ordinates? Send a note.
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Plunge Pooll2384 viewsThe plunge pool on an overcast day. Easy access with less than a mile hike.
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Misty2372 viewssee other Misty photos in a series along a 500 yard stretch of Mineral Creek.

Last additions - North Carolina
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Mill Creek Falls 2470 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 Falls2562 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 Serpent2532 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 Falls2450 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2600 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2280 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2409 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