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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From the Ozone To The Abyss1451 viewsTop of Ozone Falls looking down.

What this place needs is a good safety officer.
Actually, one can do this quiet safely by mounting a camera on a light weight tripod or monopod, delay the shot, focus and press the shutter button. Hold the camera out over the edge until it clicks.
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Be All You Can Be1450 viewsThis falls has potential for a good show with higher water levels and warrants another visit.
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Last one in is a RAT1450 viewsSince the temp was about 35F crew member RAT declined use of the pool.
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Ice and Rock1450 viewsPainter creek falls in January is 200 ft of ice and slick rock.
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CLIFF1450 viewsCliff Dam Falls emerges just above this overhanging cliff.
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The Covered Bridge at Surgoinsville1449 views
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The SurgoinChristmas Tree1449 viewsChristmas in Small Town Tennessee
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Need Rain1447 views
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Laurel Falls 11446 viewsLaurel Falls is about midway on the orange slash of Laurel Falls Trail. Laurel, Azalea and, Lost Falls can all be seen from the Orange trail, accessed Lost Falls trailhead. Now, see how Lost Falls got lost in the first place?
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From The top1445 viewsThis view of Coon Den if grom the bottom looking straight up.

Coon Den is near Hampton, TN. Just ask any local for Dennis Cove, go over the mountain, pass the Appalachian Trail and keep looking on your right for the trail going up. It is well marked and just about a half mile.
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Laurel Falls 21443 views
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Little Logger Up Close1437 viewsThis is also a private swimming pool.
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