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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One Of Four2330 viewsFrom the time you get out of the car in the parking lot at the trailhead you hear Guest River roar.

On four accounts you hear the river and a falls roaring.
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Who Dat?2329 views
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He Can't Sing!2328 viewsRan into Charlie Price while hiking to Laurel Creek and Kiner Creek Falls, near Kingsport, TN.

He said not to confuse him with the Country singer. he may not be able to sing but, Charlie Pride, the singer, can't hike as good as this Charlie.
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An artist I am not.2326 viewsAn artist would have gotten a better shot of Upper Blue Hole.
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Great Blue Heron2326 viewsThis guy may qualify as a crew member. Met up with him on a bike trip to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.
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Thanks Mary2326 viewsThanks Mary, wherever you are. The falls is great and made even better by the strenuous hike to it.

On the round trip we rock hoped the creek 34 times. The last half mile off trail in a timber strewn creek.
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CG 1275 Remembered2325 viewsTo the best of my knowledge and ancient memory, this was the first Coast Guard aircraft I flew on~1964, at Elizabeth City, NC.

I had just arrived from eight Years of AIMING HIGH, USAF. For this I gave up B-52s and an eight hour day.
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Slick2325 viewsSomeone probably called it that after a slide down it.
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Big Rock2324 viewsThis big, square rock defines Jones Falls.
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Why am I doing this?2324 viewsI am 73 yrs old, why am I dong this?
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Drive By2324 viewsNotch Falls is located just off I-75 at Caryville, TN. This is as easy as it gets, you don't even have to get out of the car.
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