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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Reflections2431 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?"
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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 favorite
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Wild Ponies2423 viewsA joy to watch the kids with the herd of 'Wild" ponies. They do bight and kick though.
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Promise Of Remewal2422 viewsOut of the mud and rubble comes beautiful things.

As this Trillium blooms with the return of Spring, so will Buffalo Mountain Camp bloom.
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Cabin Creek Falls2421 viewsEasily accessed from Grayson Highlands State park about a mile round trip from the parking lot on top.
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Still Going2412 viewsMet these two AT hikers at Grafton Notch, near Newry, Me. on Sep 14 2003, still headed North.

Hiker on left is from lAsheville, NC and on right from DC.
Good luck guys.
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Panther?2410 viewsCould this possibly be a Rock Island State Park Panther?

Since being ordained a Tennessee citizen, way back in 1976 I have heard the stories about panthers that lurk in the mountains.

This was sighted right out our back door when we checked in at the park.

Should I have listened to Lou and not risked our life and limb by checking in after dark in a place where waterfalls emerge from cliffs, but have no visible river?

To find out, check under Planes, Trains and Odd things, Critters answer no. 2
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Summers Come And Gone2398 viewsA wild pony of Grayson, kind of beat up from battle, and dread of Winter on his face.
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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.
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Barclay2382 viewsBarclay hales from Wisconsin and earns the name "Flash" due to his hiking speed.All my photos while hiking with him are mere blurs.

Pictured here with his hiking companion and crew member "BO", atop Buzzard Rock, TN. Avid horseman and trail maintainer.
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Glad To See You2378 viewsPanthertown hike.

I'll print their names as soon as they contact me.
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Weird Trees2373 viewsThe weather can be so severe atop Grayson it has an effect on the trees.
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