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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First Break2072 viewsIf this is a bike trip why are we driving so much?

I saw a photo of Boiling Springs while looking for first night lodging. The stop was worth the time we spent and is very photogenic.
Jul 05, 2013
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Boiling Springs Mill2080 viewsJul 05, 2013
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Mama Duck2151 viewsBeing spring in Boiling Springs baby ducks were all over the lake.Jul 05, 2013
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Squibb Creek Upper Falls **2207 viewsThis seems to be the upper most falls on Squibb Creek but, that could be a geriatrics view.

Lets one practice creek crossing, if you like that sort of thing.
Jul 03, 2013
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Biologist 2204 viewsMet a Biologist coming from Splash Dam Fall, on the AT, with his two frightening companions.

As soon as I get his first name it will be posted. Folks likt this make the trail even more interesting.
Jun 14, 2013
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Katrin2142 viewsMet this young lady returning from Splash Dam Falls.

A recent college graduate and new to the area. She checked in here so she is now a crew member.

Talk about Beauty And The Beast!
Jun 14, 2013
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Top Of Squibb Creek Falls lower falls **2270 viewsLou and I took the hike up Squibb Creek after a night of heavy rain. If your thing is creek crossing this is for you.

The round trip is about five miles and with the water level high and a trail not much different than the creek, a grand time was had by all.

We found getting to the bottom of the falls, with the high water, was a little risky hence the top photos.

I recommend this trip just for the fantastic cascades below the Falls.

Jun 08, 2013
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Circular Polarized Filter2189 viewsAmazing what one can see beneath the water when using a filter.Jun 06, 2013
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Camera Candy2218 viewsCome early, bring a camera and just enjoy this falls.

It was easy even with some Sunshine.

I will be back.
Jun 06, 2013
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Another day of retirement2065 viewsSomebody has to hike to this falls, might as well be a retired seasoned citizen, like me.Jun 06, 2013
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75 feet of falling stained water2166 viewsNot the color of the pool below the falls. perfectly clear but stained, mush like the cypress water of Eastern NC.Jun 06, 2013
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Friends2494 viewsWe met these niece folks at Schoolhouse. Not the little stoners in front of us.Jun 06, 2013
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