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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Left Side2185 viewsThis is the side one would normally use to reach the cave. Walk on dry rock only,VERY SLICK.
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McGalliard Falls-12183 views
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Hickey Branch, W. Fork, N.C.2180 viewsShort, moderate hike from trail head about 1.2 miles away. Photo By Lou Pesch(crew member)
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Big Rocks2180 viewsI will go back here in order to reach Lichen Falls.
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Upper Linville2179 viewsA heavily visited, family friendly falls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Cool Mountain 2177 viewsWhen looking at my camera download for Dugger I discovered little sprays and jets from beneath the rocks that were not that visible with the eye.

It was 72^ F when I left the parking lot but, 101^F when I arrived in Charlotte.
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Upper Bubbling Spring Falls2176 viewsNot a long hike from NC-218 but, if you don't like Laurel bushes and rock hopping stay on the road.
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Dugger 42174 viewsThe water from between the crack,. lower down was not apparent with te naked eye.

The light was a waterfalls photographer's dream, dark.
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Different Falls2173 viewsA hole from the top to the bottom of the falls, note patch of sunshine, makes Bard different from any other falls I have hiked to.
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Dill Falls2171 viewsI give Dill Falls a ** because of the final 0.1 miles down to the base of the falls. Very steepbut, with trees and laurel to hold on to. Coming back up that slope, best way you can.

When you come down the forest road proceed past the "y"where NF 4663B and NF 4663A fork, stay on the left fork or 4663B, until you reach N35.28349. W082.94353. On your left you should see a trail with a "jeep trap".

Take that trail until it runs out, about 0.3 miles, then veer slightly to your left and follow the falls soun
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Red Butt Downstream2171 viewsThe last listed falls below Red Butt is downstream and called Lichen Falls.
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