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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Ole Swimin Hole2516 viewsDudley also has a great family swimming hole and lots of camp sites along Paint Cree.
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Fall 2429 viewsFall colors are pretty but, along with the color comes dry weather.
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Dry2377 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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A Paint Creek Cascade2362 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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Dudley Falls2359 viewsKnow for it's high cliff jumps.
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Clear Branch Falls (lower)2358 viewsThis falls is on private property but, can be seen from the road. Always ask before entering someone else property
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Laurel Fork Falls2335 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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Circles of foam2320 viewsAt the base of Kiner Creek Falls I found this foam swirl.
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Kelley Falls2280 viewsVery difficult to photograph due to Sun beingon the falls most of the time.
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Top Of Squibb Creek Falls lower falls **2271 viewsLou and I took the hike up Squibb Creek after a night of heavy rain. If your thing is creek crossing this is for you.

The round trip is about five miles and with the water level high and a trail not much different than the creek, a grand time was had by all.

We found getting to the bottom of the falls, with the high water, was a little risky hence the top photos.

I recommend this trip just for the fantastic cascades below the Falls.

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Peeking At Falls Creek Falls2262 views
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