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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Wilson Creek area2423 viewsOne of many falls located between Linville and Wilson Creek.

A no excuses cloudy, cool May day with BJ. A half mile moderate trail hike, except pretty steep off the main trail.
May 08, 2012
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Nothing little about this falls2403 viewsLots of water with an estimated 100 ft falls.May 08, 2012
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Newland Falls *2364 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.
Dec 05, 2011
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I rmember when.......2322 viewsDec 05, 2011
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McGalliard Falls-12396 viewsDec 05, 2011
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McGalliard Falls2348 viewsThe site of an old grist mill, located in Valdeese.
Foundations from the original mill are still visible. Must have been impressive in it's day.The falls are still impressive.
Dec 05, 2011
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Rushing water2390 viewsSo you like a good physical workout? Go up the right side of the creek and over the mountain to the falls.Dec 05, 2011
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Cascades2485 viewsFrom the parking area and up the creek is one beautiful cascade after another.Dec 05, 2011
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Steel Creek Cascades2428 viewsUnable to reach the main falls due to water levell that prevented crossing creek. I will come back, prepared to cross the creek. Al alternate route, up the right side of the creek is not really an alternative unless you have a fondness for Laurel bushes, steep slopes, and leaf covered rock.Dec 05, 2011
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Forest Road 15111985 viewsJust along FR 1511 in the Harper's Creek area could not resist one final shot. Nov 15, 2011
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