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.

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 Wild Ponies2323 viewsA joy to watch the kids with the herd of 'Wild" ponies. They do bight and kick though.Oct 13, 2013
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 Cabin Creek Falls2337 viewsEasily accessed from Grayson Highlands State park about a mile round trip from the parking lot on top.Oct 13, 2013
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 Cabin Creek Cascade 2228 viewsLocated on Cabin Creek just below the Falls on Cabin Creek.Oct 13, 2013
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 Weird Trees2259 viewsThe weather can be so severe atop Grayson it has an effect on the trees.Oct 13, 2013
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 Summers Come And Gone2284 viewsA wild pony of Grayson, kind of beat up from battle, and dread of Winter on his face.Oct 13, 2013
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 Dill Falls2171 viewsI give Dill Falls a ** because of the final 0.1 miles down to the base of the falls. Very steepbut, with trees and laurel to hold on to. Coming back up that slope, best way you can.

When you come down the forest road proceed past the "y"where NF 4663B and NF 4663A fork, stay on the left fork or 4663B, until you reach N35.28349. W082.94353. On your left you should see a trail with a "jeep trap".

Take that trail until it runs out, about 0.3 miles, then veer slightly to your left and follow the falls sounOct 09, 2013
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 The Veil2193 viewsIt spreads out like a BRIDAL VEIL as it flows down the slide type rock face.Sep 30, 2013
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 Left Side2185 viewsThis is the side one would normally use to reach the cave. Walk on dry rock only,VERY SLICK. Sep 30, 2013
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 Top Of THe Veil2189 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.

Sep 30, 2013
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 BJ and Needle Arch2403 viewsJust to show how tall Needle Arch is BJ stands under it. Actually she is a Ham and didn't even know the arch was there.Sep 21, 2013
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 Dry2376 viewsDon't drive to Big South Fork to photograph this falls unless there has been significant rainfall.

I would classify this as a wet weather falls.

That said, Needle Arch is just down the trail, less than half mile.Sep 21, 2013
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 Mill Creek Arch2473 viewsMore of a sky light arch than a classic arch, like Needle Arch nearby.Sep 21, 2013
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