There are seven National Natural Landmarks in the U.S. state of Alabama.
Name | Image | Date | Location | County | Ownership | Description | ||
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1 | Madison 34.625°N -86.8269°W | Limestone | Federal (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge) | A tupelo gum swamp in an unusual inland location. | ||||
2 | Grant 34.5733°N -86.2222°W | Jackson | State | A 11000feet long cave which includes Goliath, a 45feet stalagmite. | ||||
3 | Dismals Canyon | Hackleburg 34.3253°N -87.7817°W | Private | This 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 Lands | Spanish Fort 30.7542°N -87.9422°W | Baldwin, Mobile, and Washington | Mixed- federal, state, & private | The 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 Area | Union Hill 34.4408°N -86.5972°W | Private | An area hollowed out by more than 40 caves, with over 50000feet of known passages. | ||||
6 | Red Mountain Expressway Cut | Birmingham 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 Cave | Huntsville 34.7536°N -86.6106°W | Private | This 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. |