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.


Dill Falls **


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Bubbling Springs Falls **


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Mount Hardy Falls **


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Flat Laurel Falls ***


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1 files, last one added on Nov 08, 2013
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DISMAL FALLS


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Red Butt Falls * *


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Carlton's Falls


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1 files, last one added on Dec 15, 2014
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Brogden Creek**


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Panthertown Creek Falls **


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Mill Creek Falls *


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I did come back!2285 viewsI don't like top down photos but, this one shows my destination, the rock where the water disappears.

My first visit was a flop. This time, with a little more experience
(how much more experience does a 74 yr old goat need) I made it to the top.
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Bottom Of Bowl2147 viewsThe bottom of South Harpers Creek Falls takes on the appearance of a giant stone bowl with one side torn out by nature.

Due to the steep descent to this area I rated it a *** (3) in difficulty. Not a place to go in wet weather.
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Falls On Brogden Creek**2195 viewsBack off and just shoot. All I needed was my recliner.
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Another Day2202 viewsAnother day at Schoolhouse and a different light.
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Two Creeks2240 viewsThe two creeks merge just below the small but, pretty falls.
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Need Rain2306 viewsI'll definitely return to this falls after wet weather. The Sun shines directly on the falls in the PM so, I'll also bring along my better camera for a smaller aperture.
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Small But Attractive2040 viewsJust behind the Forest Service campground off Edgemont Rd.
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Friends2497 viewsWe met these niece folks at Schoolhouse. Not the little stoners in front of us.

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