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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Middle Blue Hole1634 views
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Wall To Wall Waterfall1634 viewsThe falls at Rock Island, TN are just that, wall to wall.

Due to the leakage from up river through the limestone and back into the lower river there is literally about a mile of waterfalls.
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Little Laurel Branch1634 viewsLittle Laurel is almost dry as it empties into Watauga Lake.

Only reason for venturng to the falls was to try some new camera filters.
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On High1634 viewsDon't let the description of 50 ft fool you. From this point it is abut 150 ft to the river level below but, the trail down in excellent.

With a little exploring and milling around plan on a four mile hike.
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Just pretty!1633 views
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Desota Falls 11633 viewsAt 104 ft DeSota is Alabama's tallest waterfalls.
It once was used for electrical generation and the remains of the plant foundation and pipe cradle can be seen from the viewing area.
Any waterfaller would love to descend to the bottom of the falls but, private property prevents it.
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Splash Dam Shelf1633 views
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Potholes1633 viewsFound these interesting potholes just below Courthouse Falls.
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Brush1632 viewsI will try for something better in the Fall after the leaves but, this falls is about 10 ft. high.

Could not get a clean shot to measure with the laser.
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Falls 1A1632 views Falls 1-6 are located on Clinch River State road 627 downstream from Spears Ferry or US 23. None appear to be wet weather falls and one measured more than 150 ft.

This is where you take the old folks, like me, and they do not even leave the car to see the falls.

There are several more small falls we did not take the time to stop and photograph, maybe next time.
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