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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Jones Falls2329 viewsJones Falls in January. It was 29^ F when we departed the car and hiked an hour uphill to the falls. It was much colder up on top.

When you get to be a Grandparent, be like her.
Jan 20, 2012
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Splash Dam Shelf1855 viewsJan 11, 2012
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Swimming Hole1884 viewsSince there is a dirty, rough "camp" nearby I assume this is a swimming hole. A pretty place that most people don't see.Jan 11, 2012
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Shelf Falls1920 viewsJust below Splash Dam Falls is two small shelf falls or, if you like, cascadesJan 11, 2012
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Falls and Cascdes1921 viewsThe only difficult part of the trail to this point is gong through the crack in a huge boulder, down a little bit of a slide, hanging from a laurel bush and dropping to the floor of the small canyon. Piece of Cake! I did it and I am older than dirt.Jan 11, 2012
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CLIFF1816 viewsCliff Dam Falls emerges just above this overhanging cliff. Jan 11, 2012
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Warm January Visit2311 viewsJan 11, 2012
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Slant Drop2368 viewsJan 11, 2012
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Jones spray2288 viewsJan 11, 2012
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Behind Big Rock2298 viewsIn the shade of the cliff and behind Jones Fall's signature big rock.Jan 11, 2012
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Jones Rooster Tail2341 viewsStream hits a rock at the top of Jones Falls, creating a rooster tail.Jan 11, 2012
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