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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Reflections2639 viewsThe Red Bud reflection in Buffalo Mountain Camp pond makes us pause to remember where we were August 6, 2012.

Don't pause too long, this pond will be filled with Kayaks and energized kids before you can say "What Flood?"
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Marine and Army hiking buddy2639 viewsShe is a Marine just coming down from the NYC Marathon.
He is and army Vet that answered the call and is coming down also, just not the same marathon.

You are a special treat for this Oldalbatross and renew my faith in young Americans.
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Summers Come And Gone2607 viewsA wild pony of Grayson, kind of beat up from battle, and dread of Winter on his face.
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Wild Ponies2606 viewsA joy to watch the kids with the herd of 'Wild" ponies. They do bight and kick though.
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Xray Falls2605 viewsSince it is 80 ft tall, beautiful and un listed on the map of DuPont Forest State Park, NC. we decided to let it be our new favorite
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Derick2603 viewsIt takes a tough photographer to stand in cold Greenland Creek in December.

Derick is now baptist as a crew member of OA.
He did this all day, just to get the shot.
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Cabin Creek Falls2574 viewsEasily accessed from Grayson Highlands State park about a mile round trip from the parking lot on top.
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Still Going2566 viewsMet these two AT hikers at Grafton Notch, near Newry, Me. on Sep 14 2003, still headed North.

Hiker on left is from lAsheville, NC and on right from DC.
Good luck guys.
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Don't stand under the apple tree....2557 viewsI know, it's supposed to be 'sit" under the apple tree but, we were sitting on those bike seats for far too long.

Oh, yeah, Virginia Creeper Trail August 12, 2011.
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Biologist 2557 viewsMet a Biologist coming from Splash Dam Fall, on the AT, with his two frightening companions.

As soon as I get his first name it will be posted. Folks likt this make the trail even more interesting.
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Weird Trees2557 viewsThe weather can be so severe atop Grayson it has an effect on the trees.
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Glad To See You2541 viewsPanthertown hike.

I'll print their names as soon as they contact me.
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