One Of The World's Largest Caves Is Here In Alabama And It’s An Unforgettable Adventure
Jennifer Young
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When it comes to the outdoors, Alabama truly excels. From lakes and rivers, to mountains and caves, there are many places located throughout the Yellowhammer State that are great for outdoor enthusiasts. Speaking of caves, did you know that one of the world’s largest caves is right here in Alabama? That’s right! Cathedral Caverns in Alabama is considered not only one of the largest caves in Alabama, but also one of the largest caves in the world thanks to a few of its main features. For information about Cathedral Caverns and these features, take a look below.
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Caves In Alabama
In addition to Cathedral Caverns, what are three other caves in Alabama that are great for exploring?
Alabama has one of the highest cave densities in the world. As previously mentioned, Cathedral Caverns is a great cave for exploring. There are several other caves in Alabama that are also great for exploring, and three of the best caves are listed below.
1. Rickwood Caverns - Warrior
Rickwood Caverns is the main feature of Rickwood Caverns State Park in Warrior, Alabama. It's a network of underground caverns with limestone formations that many experts believe are more than 260 million years old. Also, due to the discovery of countless shell fragments, archeologists believe the caverns were carved from an ocean bed.
2. Stephens Gap Cave - Woodville
Stephens Gap Cave, one of the nation's most photographed caves, is the main feature of Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve in Woodville, Alabama. It has a 143-foot drop and two entrances. The cave also features a beautiful waterfall, which attracts cavers from all around the world.
3. Neversink Pit - Fackler
Neversink Pit is the main feature of Neversink Cave Preserve in Fackler, Alabama. It has a 162-foot drop and is one of the world's most photographed sinkholes. Cavers from all over the world have used their skills to explore this incredible, one-of-a-kind sinkhole. Its fern-covered ledges and underground waterfalls also make it one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the state.
What's so special about Sauta Cave in Alabama?
As previously mentioned, Alabama has a high density of caves. Even though some of the caves can be explored, several others can't. One of the caves in Alabama that can't be explored is Sauta Cave near Scottsboro. Sauta Cave is the main feature of the Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge. Over the years, this cave has been used for a variety of things, including a saltpeter mine, a nightclub, and even a fallout shelter. Today, it's home to the largest concentration of endangered gray bats in the world. During the summer evenings, visitors can watch about 300,000 bats fly from the cave.