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.


Last additions - North Carolina
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Laurel Creek Falls *2437 viewsLocals refer to this falls as Trash Can Falls, not because of it being trashy but, at one time there was a public dumpster nearby.

With that said, the day I was there was following a downpour of rain so the creek was muddy.
Jul 26, 2011
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Touch up2221 viewsThis is a color touch-up of Mineral Creek . The ambient light made the whole thing too green.Jul 25, 2011
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Cascade2506 viewsThis cascade is just below Hickey Falls. Extended exposure just a little to get the misty effect.Jul 21, 2011
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Hickey Branch, W. Fork, N.C.2180 viewsShort, moderate hike from trail head about 1.2 miles away. Photo By Lou Pesch(crew member)Jul 20, 2011
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Two Creeks2238 viewsThe two creeks merge just below the small but, pretty falls.Jul 19, 2011
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Gouge Creek Falls2620 viewsNear Burnsville, NC. Park near the gate, off the road, and it is just a short walk to the falls.


coordinates-82.05167,35.95972,953.11
Jul 18, 2011
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Misty 42259 viewsNeed GPS co-ordinates? Send a note.Jul 18, 2011
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Misty 32185 viewsJul 18, 2011
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Misty 22217 viewsJul 18, 2011
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Misty2131 viewssee other Misty photos in a series along a 500 yard stretch of Mineral Creek.Jul 18, 2011
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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.
Jul 18, 2011
 
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