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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Long exposure1561 viewsJust can't resist these shots of a cascade just below the turn off to Marys Falls
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From the Ozone To The Abyss1559 viewsTop of Ozone Falls looking down.

What this place needs is a good safety officer.
Actually, one can do this quiet safely by mounting a camera on a light weight tripod or monopod, delay the shot, focus and press the shutter button. Hold the camera out over the edge until it clicks.
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Cute1557 viewsJust a small little falls tha flows through a crack in a rock wall. Kind of odd though?
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Rarely Seen Bird1556 viewsAn old albatross was said to have been seen up Long Branch but, any kind of albatross is rare in this part of the woods, especially old ones.
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Ice and Rock1555 viewsPainter creek falls in January is 200 ft of ice and slick rock.
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Laurel Falls 11553 viewsLaurel Falls is about midway on the orange slash of Laurel Falls Trail. Laurel, Azalea and, Lost Falls can all be seen from the Orange trail, accessed Lost Falls trailhead. Now, see how Lost Falls got lost in the first place?
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Need Rain1552 views
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Last one in is a RAT1552 viewsSince the temp was about 35F crew member RAT declined use of the pool.
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From The top1550 viewsThis view of Coon Den if grom the bottom looking straight up.

Coon Den is near Hampton, TN. Just ask any local for Dennis Cove, go over the mountain, pass the Appalachian Trail and keep looking on your right for the trail going up. It is well marked and just about a half mile.
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The Covered Bridge at Surgoinsville1541 views
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Storm Damaged McGinnis1540 viewsJust Hwy 19E and down the Clinch River a ways is McGinnis Falls. Storm damage is very evident.
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Be All You Can Be1540 viewsThis falls has potential for a good show with higher water levels and warrants another visit.
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