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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Two main falls on Little Lost Cove Creek2120 viewsLazy days of Summer
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Cascades plunge2117 viewsUpper Creek Falls is located just off NC 181 about halfway down the mountain between Linville and Morganton.

Definately worth the drive fron Tennessee. The "Lower" part is lots of cascades followed by the Big Falls above.
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Point Of View2113 viewsThe way one sees a falls depends on one's point of view.
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On Top2111 viewsThe trail crosses at a safe distance above the top of Upper Creek Falls but, that does not discourage the risk takers from venturing to the edge.
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NH-62107 views
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The Lower Falls2106 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.
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The hiking family2105 viewsThe longer I hike the more I realize the scope of the hiking family.

I am about forty miles from home and find a friend from church.

He showed us how to go up the right side of the falls, safely, and complete the trail loop. He is a through hiker of the AT.
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The biggie!2103 viewsI was not expecting the falls to be this high and with wet weather could be reallywide.
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NH-72102 views
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Another WOW!2100 viewsYa gotta go here.
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NH-102097 views
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McGalliard Falls2097 viewsThe site of an old grist mill, located in Valdeese.
Foundations from the original mill are still visible. Must have been impressive in it's day.The falls are still impressive.
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