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.


Last additions - WATERFALLS USA
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Water Cave2191 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 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.
Jun 27, 2012
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Top falls at South Harpers Creek2138 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 Bottom2081 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 Falls2142 viewsBecause of dry weather this photo was possible, looking down to the bowl shaped gorge.Jun 27, 2012
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Pretty Cummins1592 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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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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North Harper's Creek showin off.1699 viewsJun 14, 2012
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Bright Sunnny day at Chestnut2139 viewsOne of those rare days of 70^ F, bright Sun and Crew Members Lou, Bol'Dar, RAT, spent on snake infested Chestnut Cove Branch Falls.

Not a good day for photography but, with this crew, who cares, there will be cloudy days for cameras but, not Oldalbatross.
Jun 14, 2012
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