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?2370 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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 Jones Rooster Tail2370 viewsStream hits a rock at the top of Jones Falls, creating a rooster tail.
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 Not for everyone.2368 viewsGet in shape before trying this one. There was storm damage well before the 2011 tornado that hit the area and it is over logs and without a trail most of the way.

If you are in good physical shape this will be fun and check your resolve. But, hey, I am old so I SHOULD be tired.
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 Bailey Falls2367 viewsDave at Bailey Falls (taken by RAT 5-28-2011)
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 McGalliard Falls2367 viewsThe site of an old grist mill, located in Valdeese.
Foundations from the original mill are still visible. Must have been impressive in it's day.The falls are still impressive.
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 Falls On Brogden Creek**2366 viewsAccessible from the fish hatchery at Brevard and well worth the effort.
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 Tree Rock2365 viewsCheck out the rock in the tree above Lou. Only explanation I could think of is the tree grew up under the rock, which is now firmly embedded in the fork of the tree.

Got a better explanation send it to us.
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 Boiling Springs Mill2365 views
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 Top Falls2365 viewsThis falls is referred to as Elekala 1 meaning it is the first falls one sees when starting down hill.

A photographers test bed for photographing waterfalls. Located inside
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 Upper Bubbling Spring Falls2365 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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 Savannah Falls2364 viewsA small falls on Patty Creek in Unicoi County, TN
It had no name so I named it for my Granddaughter.

(Another story goes with this creek but, that will be in a later edition)
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