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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Dill Falls2408 viewsI give Dill Falls a ** because of the final 0.1 miles down to the base of the falls. Very steepbut, with trees and laurel to hold on to. Coming back up that slope, best way you can.

When you come down the forest road proceed past the "y"where NF 4663B and NF 4663A fork, stay on the left fork or 4663B, until you reach N35.28349. W082.94353. On your left you should see a trail with a "jeep trap".

Take that trail until it runs out, about 0.3 miles, then veer slightly to your left and follow the falls soun
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Jennings Creek Falls2407 viewsA series of small falls along Jennings Creek in Greene County, TN.

Easy access by road, turning right just before entering Horse Creek Park. Park at old Forge.

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Little River Falls2407 viewsA breath taking falls that we were told by a preserve volunteer is used by highly rated Kayakers.

Getting me to do that would be the equivalent of putting a cat in a paper bag.....ain't going to happen.
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Kind of Sunny2405 viewsSun would only allow some short exposures but, was fun anyway.
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First Trip 2403 viewsBJ made her first trip to the bottom of Linville Gorge. She sure was a great hiking pal.

Actually she had no trouble and we had energy to see the Plunge Pool.

If you are reasonably fit and visiting Western North Carolina, you should go down to the gorge. After the crowds go home and during the work week this is a wonderful place to sit in awe of what time and water has wrought.
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Katrin2403 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!
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Gentry Falls2402 viewsDouble waterfalls in Johnson County TN.
A moderate two mile, one way, hike.
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Misty2402 viewssee other Misty photos in a series along a 500 yard stretch of Mineral Creek.
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Overhang2402 viewsThe overhang above BJ's head go another 90 ft. out of camera field.

More typical Guest River.
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Down Low2402 viewsStill a little sun to the right of the falls. Probably should have used a variable density filter on that area.
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Richardson Falls2402 views
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