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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Mill Creek Falls 2298 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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The Lower Falls2292 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.
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I did come back!2285 viewsI don't like top down photos but, this one shows my destination, the rock where the water disappears.

My first visit was a flop. This time, with a little more experience
(how much more experience does a 74 yr old goat need) I made it to the top.
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Middle Falls ***2282 viewsThe middle falls on Flat Laurel Creek is a *** because of the descent and ascent from the trail. Done worse but, it can be tricky.
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Main Falls2280 viewsThis is the main part of Hidden Falls, located in Panthertown Valley's North. It is measured at 42 ft and is the middle part of a falls systen strung over 100 yards or so.
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Why I hike waterfalls2271 viewsThis pothole is the reason I came to Steele Creek, and why I hike waterfalls. They are all different but, this one is downright strange and I will return for further exploring.
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Misty 42259 viewsNeed GPS co-ordinates? Send a note.
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Upper part of hiddeen falls2257 viewsCareful examination of the top of the main falls reveals a small falls coming from right to left and turning sharply left for the plunge of the main falls.
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Upper Bubbling Springs Falls 22247 viewsJust another view of upper falls.
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Cascades2245 viewsFrom the parking area and up the creek is one beautiful cascade after another.
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Down The Creek2243 viewsPhoto makes creek between upper and lower sections of the falls appear longer than it really is.
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Broken Heart2239 viewsMaybe this falls should be renamed "Broken Heart". The pothole forms the shape of a heart, broken by the creek entering and leaving it.
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