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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Side Glance2408 viewsTop most of the tandem falls
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Hunt Fish Feeder Falls2406 viewsOf the three, or four if you like, falls comprising Hunt Fish, the feeder falls is by far the tallest at a measured 93 ft.

Insure there is lots of water before venturing to see this falls.
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Dill Falls2406 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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Top Of Lower Falls2403 viewsBecause of dry weather this photo was possible, looking down to the bowl shaped gorge.
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Another Day2403 viewsAnother day at Schoolhouse and a different light.
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Morning Plunge2402 viewsUpper Whitewater Falls taking an early morning plunge
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Rushing water2401 viewsSo you like a good physical workout? Go up the right side of the creek and over the mountain to the falls.
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McGalliard Falls-12400 views
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Plunge Pooll2398 viewsThe plunge pool on an overcast day. Easy access with less than a mile hike.
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75 feet of falling stained water2397 viewsNot the color of the pool below the falls. perfectly clear but stained, mush like the cypress water of Eastern NC.
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