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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Sandstone Falls2567 viewsSandstone Falls goes completely across the New River in west Virginia. Not very tall but, very wide
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Beware The Serpent2567 viewsPanthertowns portal to the upper falls of Panthertown Creek is guarded by this Rock Serpent.

Legend has it that those who litter here should have the serpent to fear.(I just made that legend up)
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Derick2566 viewsIt takes a tough photographer to stand in cold Greenland Creek in December.

Derick is now baptist as a crew member of OA.
He did this all day, just to get the shot.
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Creep across this2565 viewsSo high it's scary. Located between Green Cove Station and White Top Station.
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Reflections2565 viewsThe Red Bud reflection in Buffalo Mountain Camp pond makes us pause to remember where we were August 6, 2012.

Don't pause too long, this pond will be filled with Kayaks and energized kids before you can say "What Flood?"
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Promise Of Remewal2561 viewsOut of the mud and rubble comes beautiful things.

As this Trillium blooms with the return of Spring, so will Buffalo Mountain Camp bloom.
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I did come back!2560 viewsI don't like top down photos but, this one shows my destination, the rock where the water disappears.

My first visit was a flop. This time, with a little more experience
(how much more experience does a 74 yr old goat need) I made it to the top.
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Pronghorns2560 viewsA pair of pronghorns at Brice Canyon, UT
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Natural Arch-32559 views
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Panther?2557 viewsCould this possibly be a Rock Island State Park Panther?

Since being ordained a Tennessee citizen, way back in 1976 I have heard the stories about panthers that lurk in the mountains.

This was sighted right out our back door when we checked in at the park.

Should I have listened to Lou and not risked our life and limb by checking in after dark in a place where waterfalls emerge from cliffs, but have no visible river?

To find out, check under Planes, Trains and Odd things, Critters answer no. 2
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Mill Creek Falls 2557 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.
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Misty 42554 viewsNeed GPS co-ordinates? Send a note.
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