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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First Break2353 viewsIf this is a bike trip why are we driving so much?

I saw a photo of Boiling Springs while looking for first night lodging. The stop was worth the time we spent and is very photogenic.
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Jones Falls2352 views
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Grounded2352 viewsWhen one hangs with an albatross never soars with an eagle.

Bol'Dar, RAT, Oldalbaross at Devil's Creek
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ViewFrom Bottom2352 viewsFrom the bottom of lower falls. Falls comes in from top right of photo and does a sharp left turn to escape down the gorge.

Note the "cave" in center of photo.

From this point to top of rock wall measures 270 ft.
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Disappearing act2351 viewsSmall,pretty falls disappears behind a rock.
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I rmember when.......2351 views
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Whetstone Branch Falls2349 viewsThis falls may be further East than any other falls in Tennessee.

The easiest way to reach it is through Taylor Valley Va.
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Part 22349 views
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Are we there yet?2349 viewsMeet my Buddy Lou, a retired (work release) tool and dye man.
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Scary Place2349 viewsAfter the upper river, just below the upper falls, does a hard right turn, the plunge begins.
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Rock Island Veil2346 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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Margarette Trio2343 viewsBJ (The Skipper), Old Albatross and, The Roaming Knob @ Margarette Falls, TN
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