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.


Most viewed - North Carolina
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Two main falls on Little Lost Cove Creek297 viewsLazy days of Summer
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Bottom falls of the tandems.297 views
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Plunge Pooll296 viewsThe plunge pool on an overcast day. Easy access with less than a mile hike.
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Upper Bubbling Spring Falls296 viewsNot a long hike from NC-218 but, if you don't like Laurel bushes and rock hopping stay on the road.
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NH-7295 views
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Where no albatross will fly293 viewsFrom the bottom of the gorge, looking up stood two old birds, Lou and I.
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Bottom Of Linville Main Falls293 viewsNote the small squirt of water eroding the huge rock to the right of the falls.
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NH-6291 views
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Another Day288 viewsAnother day at Schoolhouse and a different light.
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Top Of THe Veil286 viewsBridal Veil is located in DuPont Forest and is a very high falls and with normal waters spreads over a large cascade. The top of the falls, shown here, is where the movie Hunger Games was made.

Only gave it a * rating but, that is to the bottom and expect a 4 plus hike on a good road.

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Red Butt Downstream285 viewsThe last listed falls below Red Butt is downstream and called Lichen Falls.
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Side view of Brogedn Falls285 viewsSun a bit of a problem but, on a 55 degree day in Jaunary?
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