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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Virginia Creeper Trail
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Virginia Creeper Trail


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6 files, last one added on Aug 13, 2011
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Greenbrier River Trail
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Greenbrier River Trail



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New River Trail
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New River Trail


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1 files, last one added on Jul 26, 2011
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Great Allegheny Passage
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Great Allegheny Passage


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2 files, last one added on Aug 21, 2011
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Quebec via Pennsylvania, New York
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Quebec via Pennsylvania, New York


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5 files, last one added on Aug 06, 2011
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San Francisco
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San Francisco


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1 files, last one added on Aug 07, 2011
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C & O Tow Path Trail
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I-81 to Cumberland, MD


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1 files, last one added on Aug 20, 2011
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I-81 to Washington, DC


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8 files, last one added on Jun 28, 2014
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Guest River Gorge Railtrail, Virginia
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Guest River Railtrail


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13 files, last one added on Jul 29, 2013
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Finger Lakes trip UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Boiling Springs Pa


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3 files, last one added on Jul 05, 2013
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Corning NY


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7 files, last one added on Jul 31, 2013
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Random files - Bicycle Trails And Trips
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BJ's Charge2299 viewsBJ's Charge up Bloody Lane. As you can see bikes are allowed throughout the battlefield.
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Why we came!2227 viewsThe battle of Antietam was fought at Sharpsburg, MD. along the route of the C & O Canal Tow Path BJ and I are currently riding.
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Overhang2117 viewsThe overhang above BJ's head go another 90 ft. out of camera field.

More typical Guest River.
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Beginning and End2147 viewsCumberland, MD where the Great Allegheny Passage begins and the C&O Tow Path ends.

A truly neat city, especially downtown.

Anywhere I can sit outside, eat good "Q", wash it down with a beer and get BJ stitched up from her latest bike accident, is a good lace to be in the Summertime.
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Walkers!1678 viewsThese dang things make great walkers, just wish they had bigger baskets on them.

Actually, BJ and oldalbatross at the end of Guest River.
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The Trail2093 viewsThe surface of Guest River gorge Railtrail is the best we have seen, bar none.

If you live in Tri-Cities area of Tennessee or SW Virginia and want to ride long distances I would suggest I-81.

If you want a short bike ride with breath taking scenery drive up to Coeburn, Va.
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Waterfall Exit2055 viewsWhen one decides to build a railroad in front of a waterfall what do you do with the waterfall after the water has fallen?

Easy, build a culvert, or trestle if you like, cover it with dirt and lay the tracks over it.

The water exits to the river and the tracks don't get washed away.
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Doug Hale2080 viewsSee our "Featured" on Doug Hale. The little plaque under his hand is dedicated to him for his contribution to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.

I am richer because I met Doug and no, I didn't mug him. Besides Doug is still not a pushover. :)

Last additions - Bicycle Trails And Trips
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WHITES FERRY2497 viewsJun 28, 2014
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Rockwell Museum Of Art2462 viewsAppeal To The Spirit at Corning, NY Museum Of Art.Jul 31, 2013
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Queen Anns Lace2496 viewsLate July on Guest River TrailJul 29, 2013
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Decaying Galaxy2477 viewsThis art seems a bit transparent and fragile to me.Jul 28, 2013
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Glass Character2523 viewsA fragile fellow, I would think. After all, he is made of glass.Jul 28, 2013
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BJ's Glass necklace2470 viewsA large glass made at Corning Glass in Corning, NYJul 28, 2013
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Surprise2176 viewsCorning NY turned out to be a pleasant surprise, even had BBQ for lunch, NY style.Jul 05, 2013
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All Glass2264 viewsUnbelievable art work of glass.Jul 05, 2013