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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Rooster Tail1894 viewsThis cascade is moving so fast it creates a rooster tail as it dashes over a submerged rock.Dec 11, 2011
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Last one in is a RAT1808 viewsSince the temp was about 35F crew member RAT declined use of the pool.Dec 11, 2011
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Top Of the rock1839 viewsBit of a struggle to get up on top of this huge rock but, well worth it.Dec 11, 2011
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cascades1820 viewsWhitewater unlimitedDec 11, 2011
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Newland Falls *2369 viewsNearly dark when I spotted this falls right beside the road just outside Newland, NC.
This is as easy as it gets to see a waterfall.
Dec 05, 2011
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I rmember when.......2327 viewsDec 05, 2011
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McGalliard Falls-12400 viewsDec 05, 2011
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McGalliard Falls2351 viewsThe site of an old grist mill, located in Valdeese.
Foundations from the original mill are still visible. Must have been impressive in it's day.The falls are still impressive.
Dec 05, 2011
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Rushing water2397 viewsSo you like a good physical workout? Go up the right side of the creek and over the mountain to the falls.Dec 05, 2011
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Cascades2493 viewsFrom the parking area and up the creek is one beautiful cascade after another.Dec 05, 2011
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Steel Creek Cascades2433 viewsUnable to reach the main falls due to water levell that prevented crossing creek. I will come back, prepared to cross the creek. Al alternate route, up the right side of the creek is not really an alternative unless you have a fondness for Laurel bushes, steep slopes, and leaf covered rock.Dec 05, 2011
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Forest Road 15111987 viewsJust along FR 1511 in the Harper's Creek area could not resist one final shot. Nov 15, 2011
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