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.


Most viewed - WATERFALLS USA
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Dudley Falls2602 viewsKnow for it's high cliff jumps.
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Upper Plunge2597 viewsTop portion of Whitewater Falls
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A Paint Creek Cascade2596 viewsAll of the falls on Paint Creek, short drive from Greeneville, TN. can be seen from your car.

That really is the way to spell Greeneville. I am told the only town in USA with four Es.
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Laurel Fork Falls2592 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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Dry Weather2592 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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Dry2592 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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Upper Falls2590 viewsIf you passed the Rock Serpent and down an 8 ft drop to the creek this will be your reward. This upper falls we did not know about.
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McDonald Lake2587 viewsMcDonald Lake is fed by McDonald creek where McDonald Falls and Sacred Dancing Cascades are located
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Don't even think about it!2585 viewsThe deer appears ready to assist the Glacier Park contractor in closing the road.
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Cherokee Falls 22582 viewsSorry but, due to time constraints, the falls located in Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia, are of poor quality and both tint and contrast were adjusted to make them usable.

Near darkness!
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OA on the abiss 2582 viewsThe park is set up real niece, with board walks and platforms but, if one is a serious waterfalls photographer it would take rappelling to get to the bottom of the sinkhole to get a good shot.
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Yosemite Falls2581 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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