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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McGalliard Falls-12420 views
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Morning Plunge2420 viewsUpper Whitewater Falls taking an early morning plunge
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Little River Falls2418 viewsA breath taking falls that we were told by a preserve volunteer is used by highly rated Kayakers.

Getting me to do that would be the equivalent of putting a cat in a paper bag.....ain't going to happen.
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Dill Falls2417 viewsI give Dill Falls a ** because of the final 0.1 miles down to the base of the falls. Very steepbut, with trees and laurel to hold on to. Coming back up that slope, best way you can.

When you come down the forest road proceed past the "y"where NF 4663B and NF 4663A fork, stay on the left fork or 4663B, until you reach N35.28349. W082.94353. On your left you should see a trail with a "jeep trap".

Take that trail until it runs out, about 0.3 miles, then veer slightly to your left and follow the falls soun
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First Trip 2416 viewsBJ made her first trip to the bottom of Linville Gorge. She sure was a great hiking pal.

Actually she had no trouble and we had energy to see the Plunge Pool.

If you are reasonably fit and visiting Western North Carolina, you should go down to the gorge. After the crowds go home and during the work week this is a wonderful place to sit in awe of what time and water has wrought.
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Kind of Sunny2416 viewsSun would only allow some short exposures but, was fun anyway.
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Rocky Fork 22415 views
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NH-82415 views
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75 feet of falling stained water2415 viewsNot the color of the pool below the falls. perfectly clear but stained, mush like the cypress water of Eastern NC.
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Aim2415 viewsOvermountain Men? Well we did drive over the mountain in an SUV and shortly thereafter the first shot was fired by Steve, using a "Made By DOC" flintlock.
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Richardson Falls2412 views
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