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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A creek of cascades2138 viewsThe creek is really one big flat rock after another.11111
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Roarin Fork Falls2056 viewsAn easy one mile hike from Forest Service parking area, off NC 80, just west of Blue Ridge Parkway.11111
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Touch up2221 viewsThis is a color touch-up of Mineral Creek . The ambient light made the whole thing too green.11111
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Laurel Creek Falls *2438 viewsLocals refer to this falls as Trash Can Falls, not because of it being trashy but, at one time there was a public dumpster nearby.

With that said, the day I was there was following a downpour of rain so the creek was muddy.
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Mill Creek Falls 2298 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.00000
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Mill Creek Falls 2341 viewsAs easy as it gets! The falls is on private property but, being a camping ministry, they are easy to get along with. Please, check in with the camp.00000
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Upper Falls2390 viewsIf you passed the Rock Serpent and down an 8 ft drop to the creek this will be your reward. This upper falls we did not know about.00000
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Beware The Serpent2378 viewsPanthertowns portal to the upper falls of Panthertown Creek is guarded by this Rock Serpent.

Legend has it that those who litter here should have the serpent to fear.(I just made that legend up)
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The Lower Falls2292 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.00000
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The Lower Falls2424 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.00000
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Fizzz2137 viewsThis one is on Mineral Creek. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, just South of Craggy Gardens, along Stony Fork Road

Photo perfect, cloudy day. Picnic right beside the creek with BJ after which we sat off up the creek. All these cascades and a beautiful falls are easily accessible for even a novice hiker.
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The Lower Falls2106 viewsThe lower Falls is about 20 ft or so but quiet pretty.00000
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