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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Backbone2050 viewsBackbone Falls is located just inside Tennesse, near the Virginia border.Aug 06, 2011
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lOOKING dOWN2120 views
A one mile hike, good trail, medium slope. Near Flag Pond
Aug 06, 2011
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Cascades plunge2119 viewsUpper Creek Falls is located just off NC 181 about halfway down the mountain between Linville and Morganton.

Definately worth the drive fron Tennessee. The "Lower" part is lots of cascades followed by the Big Falls above.
Aug 04, 2011
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The hiking family2107 viewsThe longer I hike the more I realize the scope of the hiking family.

I am about forty miles from home and find a friend from church.

He showed us how to go up the right side of the falls, safely, and complete the trail loop. He is a through hiker of the AT.
Aug 04, 2011
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A creek of cascades2140 viewsThe creek is really one big flat rock after another.Aug 04, 2011
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The biggie!2103 viewsI was not expecting the falls to be this high and with wet weather could be reallywide.Aug 04, 2011
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On Top2111 viewsThe trail crosses at a safe distance above the top of Upper Creek Falls but, that does not discourage the risk takers from venturing to the edge.Aug 04, 2011
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Along the AT2147 viewsThis sign, along the Appalachian Trail, insures one will not miss a big waterfall.Aug 03, 2011
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Big Rock2092 viewsThis big, square rock defines Jones Falls.Aug 03, 2011
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Grape Vube Frame2170 viewsAug 03, 2011
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Jones Falls2112 viewsAug 03, 2011
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Who Dat?2089 viewsAug 03, 2011
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