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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High Falls2278 viewsAn easy hike to observe High Falls. A niece foot bridge spans the river just above the falls.
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Still Going2275 viewsMet these two AT hikers at Grafton Notch, near Newry, Me. on Sep 14 2003, still headed North.

Hiker on left is from lAsheville, NC and on right from DC.
Good luck guys.
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Avalanche Creek waterfalls2274 viewsSnow having blocked the pass, we exited the car and hiked up Avalanche Trail. Though distant, this falls is beautiful.
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Falls 5B2274 viewsthis really is a small waterfall. BJ and I passed up several this size. One gets picky after a while.
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Blackwaters Veil2274 viewsTook this photo just because it is pretty.
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McDonald Lake2273 viewsMcDonald Lake is fed by McDonald creek where McDonald Falls and Sacred Dancing Cascades are located
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Why I hike waterfalls2272 viewsThis pothole is the reason I came to Steele Creek, and why I hike waterfalls. They are all different but, this one is downright strange and I will return for further exploring.
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Pronghorns2271 viewsA pair of pronghorns at Brice Canyon, UT
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Top Of Squibb Creek Falls lower falls **2271 viewsLou and I took the hike up Squibb Creek after a night of heavy rain. If your thing is creek crossing this is for you.

The round trip is about five miles and with the water level high and a trail not much different than the creek, a grand time was had by all.

We found getting to the bottom of the falls, with the high water, was a little risky hence the top photos.

I recommend this trip just for the fantastic cascades below the Falls.

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Xray Falls2269 viewsSince it is 80 ft tall, beautiful and un listed on the map of DuPont Forest State Park, NC. we decided to let it be our new favorite
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Laurels Blooming2269 viewsIf Elekala wasn't pretty enough, the Laurels were in bloom.
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Slim2268 viewsI brake for snakes.

Being of the Masonic order, I wanted to shake hands with Slim but, he has no hands.
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