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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Dry2581 viewsDon't drive to Big South Fork to photograph this falls unless there has been significant rainfall.

I would classify this as a wet weather falls.

That said, Needle Arch is just down the trail, less than half mile.
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Dry Weather2578 viewsNiece hike up a good trail and stairs...lots of stairs. Were it not for the stairs this would be easy.
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Laurel Fork Falls2573 viewsThis is one of the most visited falls in the area due to it's being located on the Appalachian Trail.

To reach the falls and get a good hike, venture up Dennis Cove Road and park at the well marked Appalachian Trail crossing.

There are at least two more falls on the way if you are a little more experienced.

If you want a little more difficult hike, park at the crossing in Hampton, TN.


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Yosemite Falls2572 viewsUnfortunately we visited Yosemite during a dry period.
The falls is reported to be 2,425 ft high and it looked every foot of that.
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Natural Sidewalk2571 viewsThe best part of the half mile trail is the sidewalk provided by the Arch itself.
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Needle Arch2571 viewsLocated in Big South Fork National Recreation Area is Needle Arch, a 35 ft high arch with a tree growing through it and another sitting on top.
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McDonald Lake2570 viewsMcDonald Lake is fed by McDonald creek where McDonald Falls and Sacred Dancing Cascades are located
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Frenchie2569 viewsWent to Normandy to pay my respect to those young men who will never grow old.

Along the river I found the only waterfall I saw on the Seine River Cruise. Unfortunately, it was small and at night.

Yeah, I know the same nation that gave us (US) the Statue Of Liberty has better waterfalls, I just did not go near one.
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Upper Plunge2569 viewsTop portion of Whitewater Falls
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Don't even think about it!2566 viewsThe deer appears ready to assist the Glacier Park contractor in closing the road.
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