Rickwood Caverns State Park
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| Rickwood Caverns State Park | |
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| Type | State Park |
| Location | Warrior,Jefferson County, Alabama |
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| Operated by | Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| Status | Park: Open year round Cave tour: Seasonal |
Rickwood Caverns State Park is a state park located in Warrior, Alabama, just north of Birmingham.[1] Featuring 260 million-year-old limestone formations, blind cave fish, and an underground pool, Rickwood Caverns is a recognized member of the National Caves Association, and offers more than a mile of living geology.
Described as "mysterious and beautiful"[2], the caverns feature guided tours of the so-called "miracle mile" of active "living" formations, spring-fed pools, and other curiousities.[3] The park surrounding the caverns features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, picnic area with shelters, hiking trails, playground, campground, plus a snack bar and a gift shop.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Handley, John. "Touring the hills of Northern Alabama", Travel America, Illinois: World Publishing, Co., 2000-09-01. Retrieved on 2008-01-09.
- ^ Chipkin, Harvey. "State aims to lure ecotourists with its natural attractions", Travel Weekly, 1992-11-23. Retrieved on 2008-01-09. "Alabama's mysterious and beautiful caves and caverns include Sequoyah Caverns, Desoto Caverns, Rickwood Caverns and Russell Cave National Monument."
- ^ Chipkin, Harvey. "Destination: Alabama", Travel Weekly, 1991-04-01. Retrieved on 2008-01-09.
- ^ "Our Traveling Correspondent", The Mountain Democrat, 1976-01-01. Retrieved on 2008-01-09.
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