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 - MISCELLANEOUS
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Biologist 2395 viewsMet a Biologist coming from Splash Dam Fall, on the AT, with his two frightening companions.

As soon as I get his first name it will be posted. Folks likt this make the trail even more interesting.
Jun 14, 2013
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Katrin2297 viewsMet this young lady returning from Splash Dam Falls.

A recent college graduate and new to the area. She checked in here so she is now a crew member.

Talk about Beauty And The Beast!
Jun 14, 2013
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Glad To See You2378 viewsPanthertown hike.

I'll print their names as soon as they contact me.
May 16, 2013
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Thanks !2216 viewsYou chose the toughest trail, thanks.May 09, 2013
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ANNAPOLIS PLUS ONE2246 viewsI had the distinct pleasure of showing four members of the 2013 Annapolis graduating class around my favorite waterfall playground.

As soon as I get their names straight I will post them. From left to right, four Cadets, a friend and new crew member, Steve, and the little brown critter is Pumpkin.

How did the roaming knob get in there? Oh, the Falls is Pine Ridge Falls.

If they had tried a little harder they could have been in the Coast Guard. :)
May 09, 2013
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Day Camp2269 viewsIt's Spring and there are Lizards to be caught, frogs to out jump and the creek is even colder than last year.Apr 23, 2013
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Reflections2432 viewsThe Red Bud reflection in Buffalo Mountain Camp pond makes us pause to remember where we were August 6, 2012.

Don't pause too long, this pond will be filled with Kayaks and energized kids before you can say "What Flood?"
Apr 23, 2013
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New And Fresh2311 viewsBeside the clear cold creek these flowers burst forth announcing the return of Spring to Buffalo Mountain Camp.Apr 23, 2013
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Promise Of Remewal2423 viewsOut of the mud and rubble comes beautiful things.

As this Trillium blooms with the return of Spring, so will Buffalo Mountain Camp bloom.
Apr 23, 2013
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Forest Service2299 viewsMet this man at the Catawba Falls, NC trail head.

I'll use him to just say thanks to the U.S. Forest Service for all their work on our trails.
Because of their work we have access to one of the worlds great resources, the United States Forest.

If he lets me know his name I'll make him a CREW MEMBER, a distinction most try to avoid.
Apr 11, 2013
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Xray Falls2424 viewsSince it is 80 ft tall, beautiful and un listed on the map of DuPont Forest State Park, NC. we decided to let it be our new favoriteApr 03, 2013
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James, Kristina, Andrew, Brianna and Jacob2137 viewsMet these niece folks at Connestee Falls, NC. Sure glad families still do things like this together.

Hope joining the CREW doesn't hurt your reputation.
Apr 03, 2013
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