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.


North Harpers creek **


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W. Fork Of Hickey Waterfalls **


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2 files, last one added on Jul 21, 2011
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Mineral Creek *


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FALLS OF GOUGE CREEK *


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1 files, last one added on Jul 18, 2011
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Laurell Creek Falls *


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Roaring Fork Falls *


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Linville Falls(upper and lower) *** rated for bottom of falls


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Crabtree Falls **


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Dugger Falls *


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Upper Creek Falls **


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Looking Glass Falls *


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Geouge Creek Falls *


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1 files, last one added on Oct 13, 2011
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I did come back!2394 viewsI don't like top down photos but, this one shows my destination, the rock where the water disappears.

My first visit was a flop. This time, with a little more experience
(how much more experience does a 74 yr old goat need) I made it to the top.
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Fall Colors2264 viewsFall colors can be seen up on top of the falls. With a little assist from the Roaming Knob the laurels parted for this photo.
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Whitewater and Sunshine2229 viewsSee close up of sunshine through tunnel from top to bottom of falls.
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Roarin Fork Falls2163 viewsAn easy one mile hike from Forest Service parking area, off NC 80, just west of Blue Ridge Parkway.
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NH-72201 views
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Cool Mountain 2261 viewsWhen looking at my camera download for Dugger I discovered little sprays and jets from beneath the rocks that were not that visible with the eye.

It was 72^ F when I left the parking lot but, 101^F when I arrived in Charlotte.
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75 feet of falling stained water2260 viewsNot the color of the pool below the falls. perfectly clear but stained, mush like the cypress water of Eastern NC.
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the albatross2068 viewsAt the base of Greenland Creek Falls - 11-25-2014

Last additions - North Carolina
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Mill Creek Falls 2350 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.Jan 25, 2015
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Mill Creek Falls 2380 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.Jan 25, 2015
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Upper Falls2431 viewsIf you passed the Rock Serpent and down an 8 ft drop to the creek this will be your reward. This upper falls we did not know about.Jan 25, 2015
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Beware The Serpent2405 viewsPanthertowns portal to the upper falls of Panthertown Creek is guarded by this Rock Serpent.

Legend has it that those who litter here should have the serpent to fear.(I just made that legend up)
Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2321 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2468 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2149 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2293 viewsThe hike to the lower falls is pretty easy until the turn off below The Great Wall, then there is nothing that can be called a trail, just a few faded ribbons and a few clips.

This 0.2 mile bushwhack through a recent controlled burn I would rate difficult for those not accustomed to Bushwhacking.
Jan 25, 2015