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 - North Carolina
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Gouge Creek Falls2620 viewsNear Burnsville, NC. Park near the gate, off the road, and it is just a short walk to the falls.


coordinates-82.05167,35.95972,953.11
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Cascade2506 viewsThis cascade is just below Hickey Falls. Extended exposure just a little to get the misty effect.
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Friends2494 viewsWe met these niece folks at Schoolhouse. Not the little stoners in front of us.
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Another side2482 viewsIf you venture up on the "Big" rock you get this view of the falls emptying into this "trench" and running off the right side and under the big rock.
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Laurel Creek Falls *2437 viewsLocals refer to this falls as Trash Can Falls, not because of it being trashy but, at one time there was a public dumpster nearby.

With that said, the day I was there was following a downpour of rain so the creek was muddy.
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The Lower Falls2424 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.
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Upper Falls2389 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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Beware The Serpent2377 viewsPanthertowns portal to the upper falls of Panthertown Creek is guarded by this Rock Serpent.

Legend has it that those who litter here should have the serpent to fear.(I just made that legend up)
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Reflections2342 viewsI measured fall to be about 38 ft. Despite sunshine, we got a passing cloud to take this reflection. Note the tunnels and potholes on the top left.
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Mill Creek Falls 2341 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.
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Upper Plunge2334 viewsTop portion of Whitewater Falls
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Need Rain2304 viewsI'll definitely return to this falls after wet weather. The Sun shines directly on the falls in the PM so, I'll also bring along my better camera for a smaller aperture.
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