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 **


P1040504_1200x900.jpg

11 files, last one added on Jun 14, 2012
Album viewed 125 times

W. Fork Of Hickey Waterfalls **


IMG_0231_1200x900.jpg

2 files, last one added on Jul 21, 2011
Album viewed 117 times

Mineral Creek *


Mineral creek fizz_1200x900.jpg

7 files, last one added on Jul 25, 2011
Album viewed 121 times

FALLS OF GOUGE CREEK *


GEOUGE CREEK FALLS, NC.JPG

1 files, last one added on Jul 18, 2011
Album viewed 119 times

Laurell Creek Falls *


Laurel Fork Falls, NC (2).jpg

1 files, last one added on Jul 26, 2011
Album viewed 118 times

Roaring Fork Falls *


Tree_1200x900.jpg

2 files, last one added on Aug 11, 2011
Album viewed 122 times

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


P1000752_1200x900.jpg

10 files, last one added on Nov 11, 2011
Album viewed 121 times

Crabtree Falls **


IMG_0008_1200x900.jpg

1 files, last one added on Aug 02, 2011
Album viewed 117 times

Dugger Falls *


P1040668_1200x900.jpg

9 files, last one added on Aug 07, 2011
Album viewed 123 times

Upper Creek Falls **


P1040698_1865x1024.jpg

5 files, last one added on Aug 04, 2011
Album viewed 118 times

Looking Glass Falls *


Below SR_1200x900.jpg

1 files, last one added on Aug 18, 2011
Album viewed 116 times

Geouge Creek Falls *


Geouge Creek_1200x900.jpg

1 files, last one added on Oct 13, 2011
Album viewed 136 times

46 albums on 4 page(s) 1

Random files - North Carolina
DSC_0054-2_815x540.jpg
Mill Creek Falls 2341 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.
IMG_0787_1067x800.jpg
Big Falls2208 viewsMount Hardy Falls is measured at over 100 ft and even though it was a dry spell still had pretty good water.

This is a MST trail falls and is not hard to get to but, has some laurels and of course slick rocks.
P1040743_1865x1024.jpg
The hiking family2105 viewsThe longer I hike the more I realize the scope of the hiking family.

I am about forty miles from home and find a friend from church.

He showed us how to go up the right side of the falls, safely, and complete the trail loop. He is a through hiker of the AT.
FALLS_ON_BROGDEN_1_(1_of_1)_884x586.jpg
Falls On Brogden Creek**2188 viewsBack off and just shoot. All I needed was my recliner.
P1020876.JPG
Fizzz2137 viewsThis one is on Mineral Creek. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, just South of Craggy Gardens, along Stony Fork Road

Photo perfect, cloudy day. Picnic right beside the creek with BJ after which we sat off up the creek. All these cascades and a beautiful falls are easily accessible for even a novice hiker.
P1010007_1200x900.jpg
Newland Falls *2123 viewsNearly dark when I spotted this falls right beside the road just outside Newland, NC.
This is as easy as it gets to see a waterfall.
DSC_0029_1208x800.jpg
Left Side2185 viewsThis is the side one would normally use to reach the cave. Walk on dry rock only,VERY SLICK.
P1040445_1200x900.jpg
Bottom falls of the tandems.2066 views

Last additions - North Carolina
DSC_0051-2_815x540.jpg
Mill Creek Falls 2298 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
DSC_0054-2_815x540.jpg
Mill Creek Falls 2341 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
DSC_0002_884x586~0.jpg
Upper Falls2389 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
DSC_0023_884x586~0.jpg
Beware The Serpent2377 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
DSC_0002_884x586.jpg
The Lower Falls2292 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
DSC_0023_884x586.jpg
The Lower Falls2424 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
DSC_0034_884x586.jpg
The Lower Falls2105 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
DSC_0039_884x586.jpg
Lower Panthertown Creek Falls2238 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