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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Cabin Creek Falls2493 viewsEasily accessed from Grayson Highlands State park about a mile round trip from the parking lot on top.00000
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Cabin Creek Cascade 2397 viewsLocated on Cabin Creek just below the Falls on Cabin Creek.00000
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Weird Trees2445 viewsThe weather can be so severe atop Grayson it has an effect on the trees.00000
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Summers Come And Gone2471 viewsA wild pony of Grayson, kind of beat up from battle, and dread of Winter on his face.00000
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Dill Falls2401 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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The Veil2404 viewsIt spreads out like a BRIDAL VEIL as it flows down the slide type rock face.00000
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Left Side2381 viewsThis is the side one would normally use to reach the cave. Walk on dry rock only,VERY SLICK. 00000
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Top Of THe Veil2387 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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BJ and Needle Arch2591 viewsJust to show how tall Needle Arch is BJ stands under it. Actually she is a Ham and didn't even know the arch was there.00000
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Mill Creek Arch2671 viewsMore of a sky light arch than a classic arch, like Needle Arch nearby.00000
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Needle Arch2570 viewsLocated in Big South Fork National Recreation Area is Needle Arch, a 35 ft high arch with a tree growing through it and another sitting on top.00000
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Sandstone Falls2534 viewsSandstone Falls goes completely across the New River in west Virginia. Not very tall but, very wide00000
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