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.


Most viewed - Linville Falls(upper and lower) *** rated for bottom of falls
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Turn Right And Plunge2421 viewsAfter leaving the upper falls the river enters a narrow, short gorge, turns right and plunges into the lower gorge.

Is it a rough hike? Just plain fun all the way down and back up, maybe moderate. Left my walker on top.
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Upper Linville2418 viewsA heavily visited, family friendly falls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Plunge Pooll2398 viewsThe plunge pool on an overcast day. Easy access with less than a mile hike.
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Down Low2390 viewsStill a little sun to the right of the falls. Probably should have used a variable density filter on that area.
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Where no albatross will fly2384 viewsFrom the bottom of the gorge, looking up stood two old birds, Lou and I.
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Point Of View2361 viewsThe way one sees a falls depends on one's point of view.
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Scary Place2332 viewsAfter the upper river, just below the upper falls, does a hard right turn, the plunge begins.
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Another WOW!2324 viewsYa gotta go here.
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Bottom Of Linville Main Falls2283 viewsNote the small squirt of water eroding the huge rock to the right of the falls.
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Sun And Camera.... :(2277 viewsThe experience is so good I can put up with the Sunlight, until I see it on the monitor at home.
   
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