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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Where no albatross will fly2221 viewsFrom the bottom of the gorge, looking up stood two old birds, Lou and I.
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Processed2221 viewsSome purist may not like processed photos but, sure beats dodging prints from film.
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Lodge Falls **2220 viewsJust a little more difficult than "hiking" to the top.
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Rocky Fork 22217 views
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McGalliard Falls2217 viewsThe site of an old grist mill, located in Valdeese.
Foundations from the original mill are still visible. Must have been impressive in it's day.The falls are still impressive.
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Should have called this Lost Creek2216 viewsAfter leaving the Freewill Baptist Camp (really niece folks) the creek suddenly went into a spring??? After becoming acquainted with all the down pines on the mountain side we blundered into where the creek disappeared into the ground, yep, just soaked in the ground. This is not a trickle but, a pretty good creek and it went underground to the spring. footnote: Only springs I saw in the Coast Guard ere made of metal.
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Top of Dugger2216 views
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Little Stony Cascade2216 viewsAhhh Summertime!
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Early Fall2216 viewsThe rains still have not come to Margariette, making them rather dry.
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Upper Bubbling Spring Falls2216 viewsNot a long hike from NC-218 but, if you don't like Laurel bushes and rock hopping stay on the road.
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Tired Old Bird2215 viewsOld Albatross shall we say, observing Lou????????
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The hiking family2215 viewsThe longer I hike the more I realize the scope of the hiking family.

I am about forty miles from home and find a friend from church.

He showed us how to go up the right side of the falls, safely, and complete the trail loop. He is a through hiker of the AT.
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