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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Broken Heart2239 viewsMaybe this falls should be renamed "Broken Heart". The pothole forms the shape of a heart, broken by the creek entering and leaving it.Jul 04, 2012
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Water Cave2188 viewsSteele Creek goes under this big rock, forming a foam whirlpool.

Views from this vantage point are the reason I give Steel reek Falls a *** rating. Note the rope on the rock. This is a very slick area so use the rope to hold on.

This little area can definitely clean your family gene pool.
Jul 04, 2012
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Bottom Of Bowl2144 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.
Jun 27, 2012
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Top falls at South Harpers Creek2136 viewsDue to brilliant Sun these photos were difficult, even using filters.

I plan a return trip with better skies.
Jun 27, 2012
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ViewFrom Bottom2080 viewsFrom the bottom of lower falls. Falls comes in from top right of photo and does a sharp left turn to escape down the gorge.

Note the "cave" in center of photo.

From this point to top of rock wall measures 270 ft.
Jun 27, 2012
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Top Of Lower Falls2138 viewsBecause of dry weather this photo was possible, looking down to the bowl shaped gorge.Jun 27, 2012
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Pretty Cummins1591 viewsHad to do this!Jun 25, 2012
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Ol' Swimming Hole1708 viewsBeing near Tennessee Tech University it is welll used as a swimming hole. I don't know of any better. Deep hole at bottom with a diving platform of eight feet.

BTW, if you are incapable of logical decisions, the State Park Service provided a Ranger to make them for you. Don't be the Dummy that everyone speaks of in past tense .
Jun 25, 2012
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On High1633 viewsDon't let the description of 50 ft fool you. From this point it is abut 150 ft to the river level below but, the trail down in excellent.

With a little exploring and milling around plan on a four mile hike.
Jun 25, 2012
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Northern Rough Winged Swallow2388 viewsDue to the easy access of the nest I will not disclose it's location.

I believe this to be as identified but, if you know it to be another bird please, let me know.
Jun 25, 2012
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Summer in Middle Tennessee1655 viewsThe temp up on top was 98^F. Thanks to TN. Park service this is a good hike and even with the heat I did not want to leave.Jun 25, 2012
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First Glimpse1684 viewsAfter descending into the gorge, then going back upstream, this is my first view of Cummins.Jun 25, 2012
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