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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Xray Falls1938 viewsThis 80' falls is not listed but, located in DuPont Forest.

Our goal is to let no falls go un-named so we named it Xray Falls.

Thanks E.I. DuPont.
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Tons of pools1937 viewsThere is one pool after another below each of many cascades.
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Falls and Bridge1937 views
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So you like laurels huh?1936 viewsI know the laurels are pretty when they bloom but, I think the Devil invented the things.
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Shelf Falls1936 viewsJust below Splash Dam Falls is two small shelf falls or, if you like, cascades
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Grizzly1935 viewsThe bear, we were told it was a young Grizzly. was on Mt. Norquay above Banff, Alberta, Canada

It was eating grass right outside the car window. Never took the car out of gear. :)
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Mile marker 5.8 1935 viewsEnd of the trail at mile marker 5.8, punctuated by an oncoming train. This is where the spur from Coeburn, Va. connected to the Clinchfield, now the CSX. railroad.
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