List of National Natural Landmarks in Alabama explained

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

NameImageDateLocationCountyOwnershipDescription
1 Madison
34.625°N -86.8269°W
LimestoneFederal (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge)A tupelo gum swamp in an unusual inland location.
2 Grant
34.5733°N -86.2222°W
JacksonStateA 11000feet long cave which includes Goliath, a 45feet stalagmite.
3 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.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.
7 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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