List of National Natural Landmarks in Alabama explained

There are seven National Natural Landmarks in the U.S. state of Alabama.

NameImageDateLocationCountyOwnershipDescription
Madison
34.625°N -86.8269°W
LimestoneFederal (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge)A tupelo gum swamp in an unusual inland location.
Grant
34.5733°N -86.2222°W
JacksonStateA 11000feet long cave which includes Goliath, a 45feet stalagmite.
Dismals CanyonHackleburg
34.3253°N -87.7817°W
PrivateThis sandstone gorge is one of few places worldwide where the dismalites (Orfelia fultoni) gather. Their bioluminescent glow can be seen on night tours in this 85acres natural conservatory.
Mobile Tensaw River Bottom LandsSpanish Fort
30.7542°N -87.9422°W
Baldwin, Mobile, and WashingtonMixed- federal, state, & privateThe second largest river delta in the US, this 260000acres site has a wide range of habitats and wildlife. The 200miles Bartam Canoe Trail goes through the delta.
Newsome Sinks Karst AreaUnion Hill
34.4408°N -86.5972°W
PrivateAn area hollowed out by more than 40 caves, with over 50000feet of known passages.
Red Mountain Expressway CutBirmingham
33.4956°N -86.7883°W
Municipal (City of Birmingham)Part of Red Mountain Park, this expressway cut through Red Mountain and exposes a rich view into geological history.
Shelta CaveHuntsville
34.7536°N -86.6106°W
PrivateThis cave was a dance hall before it became the home of the National Speleological Society There are over nine species of cave dwelling animals that were first discovered here.

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