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.


Connestee Falls *


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Courthouse Falls **


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Crab orchard falls


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Wintergreen Falls *


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X Ray Falls (no name DuPont)


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High Falls (DuPont Forest)


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Skunkawauking Falls *


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Catawba Falls


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Greenland Creek Falls **


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Schoolhouse Falls *


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Hidden Falls Of Panthertown **


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Bridal Veil Falls *


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Random files - North Carolina
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Friends2593 viewsWe met these niece folks at Schoolhouse. Not the little stoners in front of us.
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Just another pretty face2144 views
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Kind of Sunny2259 viewsSun would only allow some short exposures but, was fun anyway.
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A creek of cascades2264 viewsThe creek is really one big flat rock after another.
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Upper part of hiddeen falls2298 viewsCareful examination of the top of the main falls reveals a small falls coming from right to left and turning sharply left for the plunge of the main falls.
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Not in session1802 viewsSince I was the only hiker present, court apparently was not in session at Courthouse Falls.

Well worth the drive down the forest road and quater mile hike.
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Camera Candy2344 viewsCome early, bring a camera and just enjoy this falls.

It was easy even with some Sunshine.

I will be back.
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Red Butt Downstream2251 viewsThe last listed falls below Red Butt is downstream and called Lichen Falls.

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 2379 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 Falls2430 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 Falls2466 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.Jan 25, 2015
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The Lower Falls2147 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