Rickwood Caverns State Park
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Rickwood Caverns State Park
US State Park, Alabama
370 Rickwood Park Rd
Warrior, AL 35180
www.alapark.com/parks
Phone: 205-647-9692; Fax: 205-647-9692
Size: 380 acres. Location: 4 miles off I-65 at Exit 284 near Warrior in north central Alabama. Facilities: 13 modern campsites, comfort stations, picnic areas, group pavilions, hiking trails, Olympic-size swimming pool, gift shop, snack bar, playground
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Rickwood Caverns State Park
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| Type | State Park |
| Location | Warrior, Blount County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33°52′46″N 86°50′42″W / 33.879537°N 86.844864°W |
| 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, near Birmingham, Alabama.[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.
The park was privately owned and operated until the late 1970's when it was acquired into the Alabama State Park system.
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 curiosities.[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]
References
- ^ Handley, John (2000-09-01). "Touring the hills of Northern Alabama". Travel America (Illinois: World Publishing, Co.). http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-28271652_ITM. Retrieved 2008-01-09.
- ^ Chipkin, Harvey (1992-11-23). "State aims to lure ecotourists with its natural attractions". Travel Weekly. "Alabama's mysterious and beautiful caves and caverns include Sequoyah Caverns, Desoto Caverns, Rickwood Caverns and Russell Cave National Monument."
- ^ Chipkin, Harvey (1991-04-01). "Destination: Alabama". Travel Weekly.
- ^ "Our Traveling Correspondent". The Mountain Democrat (Placerville, California). 1976-01-01.
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