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McGalliard Falls2365 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.

Cougar?2364 viewsDo Cougars have rings around their tails and wear a mask?

This very day, Sep. 7 2011 two cougars were killed by the Wildlife folks very near our location.
One News report stated they were backed up by the RCMP for crowd control ??? What the heck were they doing, preventing a stampede back to Victoria?

Actually, old Wally here (a name I gave to this obviously dangerous critter) showed up on our B&B lawn and started to explain the rules of engagement to BJ and Myself.

BJ defended her crew, namely me, admirably.

Big Falls2364 viewsMount Hardy Falls is measured at over 100 ft and even though it was a dry spell still had pretty good water.

This is a MST trail falls and is not hard to get to but, has some laurels and of course slick rocks.

Falls On Brogden Creek**2364 viewsAccessible from the fish hatchery at Brevard and well worth the effort.

Quiet August Afternoon2363 viewsOf the multitude of cascades and falls along Spruce Thicket Creek this is my pick.

Bol'Dar and I ate lunch and just enjoyed a quiet August afternoon.

Savannah Falls2361 viewsA small falls on Patty Creek in Unicoi County, TN
It had no name so I named it for my Granddaughter.

(Another story goes with this creek but, that will be in a later edition)

Not for everyone.2360 viewsGet in shape before trying this one. There was storm damage well before the 2011 tornado that hit the area and it is over logs and without a trail most of the way.

If you are in good physical shape this will be fun and check your resolve. But, hey, I am old so I SHOULD be tired.

Upper Bubbling Spring Falls2360 viewsNot a long hike from NC-218 but, if you don't like Laurel bushes and rock hopping stay on the road.

Tree Rock2358 viewsCheck out the rock in the tree above Lou. Only explanation I could think of is the tree grew up under the rock, which is now firmly embedded in the fork of the tree.

Got a better explanation send it to us.

Waterfall Exit2358 viewsWhen one decides to build a railroad in front of a waterfall what do you do with the waterfall after the water has fallen?

Easy, build a culvert, or trestle if you like, cover it with dirt and lay the tracks over it.

The water exits to the river and the tracks don't get washed away.

OA WORLD2358 viewsIt's hard when friends want to see a particular waterfalls and one must put up with this blighted scene on the way in.

Some body has to be Oaldalbatross. :)

quarry Falls-32358 viewsI am using a circular polarizing filter and graduated filtering to get the lighting and coloring you see in this photo.

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