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.


Top rated - North Carolina
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Cascade2506 viewsThis cascade is just below Hickey Falls. Extended exposure just a little to get the misty effect.22222
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Gouge Creek Falls2620 viewsNear Burnsville, NC. Park near the gate, off the road, and it is just a short walk to the falls.


coordinates-82.05167,35.95972,953.11
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Friends2494 viewsWe met these niece folks at Schoolhouse. Not the little stoners in front of us.11111
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Another side2482 viewsIf you venture up on the "Big" rock you get this view of the falls emptying into this "trench" and running off the right side and under the big rock.11111
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Cascades2245 viewsFrom the parking area and up the creek is one beautiful cascade after another.11111
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Upper Plunge2334 viewsTop portion of Whitewater Falls11111
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Better Than Expected2215 viewsI expected to see a 60 ft falls but, measure this beauty at more than 100 ft.

Lasers don't really like the brush seen at the top of the falls here but, I got consistent marks at over 100 ft and a solid mark at 91 ft.
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Need Rain2304 viewsI'll definitely return to this falls after wet weather. The Sun shines directly on the falls in the PM so, I'll also bring along my better camera for a smaller aperture.11111
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Reflections2342 viewsI measured fall to be about 38 ft. Despite sunshine, we got a passing cloud to take this reflection. Note the tunnels and potholes on the top left.11111
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Wilson Creek area2188 viewsOne of many falls located between Linville and Wilson Creek.

A no excuses cloudy, cool May day with BJ. A half mile moderate trail hike, except pretty steep off the main trail.
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Turn Right And Plunge2145 viewsAfter leaving the upper falls the river enters a narrow, short gorge, turns right and plunges into the lower gorge.

Is it a rough hike? Just plain fun all the way down and back up, maybe moderate. Left my walker on top.
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