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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Beware The Serpent2546 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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I did come back!2542 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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Mill Creek Falls 2533 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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Misty 42516 viewsNeed GPS co-ordinates? Send a note.
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Touch up2516 viewsThis is a color touch-up of Mineral Creek . The ambient light made the whole thing too green.
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Cascades2501 viewsFrom the parking area and up the creek is one beautiful cascade after another.
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Two Creeks2498 viewsThe two creeks merge just below the small but, pretty falls.
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Down The Creek2493 viewsPhoto makes creek between upper and lower sections of the falls appear longer than it really is.
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Why I hike waterfalls2489 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 22486 views
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Camera Candy2486 viewsCome early, bring a camera and just enjoy this falls.

It was easy even with some Sunshine.

I will be back.
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Mill Creek Falls 2485 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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