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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Cougar?2346 viewsDo Cougars have rings around their tails and wear a mask?

This very day, Sep. 7 2011 two cougars were killed by the Wildlife folks very near our location.
One News report stated they were backed up by the RCMP for crowd control ??? What the heck were they doing, preventing a stampede back to Victoria?

Actually, old Wally here (a name I gave to this obviously dangerous critter) showed up on our B&B lawn and started to explain the rules of engagement to BJ and Myself.

BJ defended her crew, namely me, admirably.
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quarry Falls-32346 viewsI am using a circular polarizing filter and graduated filtering to get the lighting and coloring you see in this photo.
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Most Eastern?2345 viewsThis waterfall is located at: N36.60942 W081.67726 and I'll betcha it is the most Eastern Waterfall in Tennessee.

To qualify on this site it must be 8 ft high or more. Can you find one more to the East and still be in Tennessee?
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Lower Wilderness2344 viewsSometimes I confuse myself! This is the lower part of Wilderness Falls and is followed by some pretty steep cascades to the trail below.
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Upper Bubbling Spring Falls2344 viewsNot a long hike from NC-218 but, if you don't like Laurel bushes and rock hopping stay on the road.
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Falls On Brogden Creek**2343 viewsAccessible from the fish hatchery at Brevard and well worth the effort.
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Pine Ridge Falls2342 viewsAn easy hike up a well maintained trail. In the Clark Creek, TN area off TN HWY 107.

My second wild bear sighting while hiking. There is no photo because I would not hold still long enough for the bear to focus. :}


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OA WORLD2342 viewsIt's hard when friends want to see a particular waterfalls and one must put up with this blighted scene on the way in.

Some body has to be Oaldalbatross. :)
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Jones Rooster Tail2341 viewsStream hits a rock at the top of Jones Falls, creating a rooster tail.
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Jones Falls2339 views
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Rock Island Veil2339 viewsMost falls do not look like this but, this group of falls, with proper light, ared just plain fun to tinker with.
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