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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 Great Blue Heron2047 viewsThis guy may qualify as a crew member. Met up with him on a bike trip to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.Sep 21, 2011
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 csx Approaches Railtrail2109 viewsAt the end of what, at one time, was the Coeburn, Va. spur,a CSX train turns the curve and away from the Guest River Gorge.Sep 20, 2011
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 On Top1617 viewsAnother view, this time the top or creek if you like.Sep 20, 2011
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 Framed1638 viewsThis Falls framed by the trees.Sep 20, 2011
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 Guest River Falls1648 viewsI think the name of the falls is Guest River Falls but, I thik I will always know it as Doug's Falls since his bench (has his plaque on it) offers a good place to just sit, relax and enjoy the falls.Sep 20, 2011
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 Brush1622 viewsI will try for something better in the Fall after the leaves but, this falls is about 10 ft. high.

Could not get a clean shot to measure with the laser.Sep 20, 2011
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 Cascade1666 viewsThe Guest River gorge has one cascade after another.Sep 20, 2011
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 River Wall2099 viewsNo, I didn't mean to say river walk. That really is a wall built in the edge of the river.

i would guess, due to it being located in the curve of the river, it prevents the railroad from being washed out.

Too much rain in the mountains makes great waterfalls but, is devastating to railroads that run along the banks of the river.Sep 20, 2011
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 Overhang2107 viewsThe overhang above BJ's head go another 90 ft. out of camera field.

More typical Guest River.Sep 20, 2011
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 The Trail2083 viewsThe surface of Guest River gorge Railtrail is the best we have seen, bar none.

If you live in Tri-Cities area of Tennessee or SW Virginia and want to ride long distances I would suggest I-81.

If you want a short bike ride with breath taking scenery drive up to Coeburn, Va. Sep 20, 2011
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 Waterfall Exit2045 viewsWhen one decides to build a railroad in front of a waterfall what do you do with the waterfall after the water has fallen?

Easy, build a culvert, or trestle if you like, cover it with dirt and lay the tracks over it.

The water exits to the river and the tracks don't get washed away.Sep 20, 2011
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 Guest River2060 viewsThis is typical of what you will see of the Guest River.

There are a couple of larger cascades that I could not get to due to time restrictions but, rest assured I will return in the Fall when the leaves are gone.Sep 20, 2011
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