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Huntsville, AL
Best Outdoor Activities (Attractions & Activities)
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Cathedral Caverns State Park |
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637 Cave Rd, Woodville 35776 • 256-728-8193 |
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Description:
In 1952 a man named Jay Gurley discovered this massive cave. He sold everything he had to raise money to buy the cave, and then he worked for a decade to open it to the public. A shortage of funds and the huge job of keeping the cave in "showable" shape led to its closing in 1982. In 1987 the state of Alabama purchased the cave and it was restored and reopened to the public. Today visitors journey into the cavern through one of the largest entrances in the world – it is more than 24 meters high. This cavern also claims to have the world's largest stalagmite, called Goliath. The column of stone is 60 feet tall and 200 feet wide. 220 million year old fossils decorate the walls of this amazing natural chamber. |
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User Rating: 8.6 / 10
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Ditto Landing |
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293 Ditto Landing Rd, Huntsville 35815 • 800-552-8769 |
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Description:
HUNTSVILLE. This pastoral escape is located surprisingly near the hustle and bustle of high-tech Huntsville. Named for John Ditto – the first white settler in Madison County, he operated a ferry across the Tennessee River – the landing is now a great place to fish, camp or picnic. A "seniors only" fishing dock is handicapped accessible, and 26 wooded campsites are available by the night, weekend, or week. Boats up to 80 feet in length can dock at Ditto Landing, where there are hookups for water and electricity. A small store supplies snacks and ice for campers and boaters. Lighted tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a playing field, and a playground are other features of this family-friendly area. |
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Green Mountain Nature Trail |
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Shawdee Rd, Huntsville 35803 • 256-883-9501 |
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Description:
HUNTSVILLE. This park is free and open to visitors 365 days a year. Also known as the Madison County nature trail, the park features more than just walking paths. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the 72-acre property. Children and seniors get special rates for fishing in the 16-acre lake. A covered bridge and chapel are frequently used for weddings. Nature lovers will want to bring their cameras to photograph turtles, woodpeckers, herons and the state's oldest and largest elm tree. The 2.25-mile walking trail is the gem of the park. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Madison County Lake |
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2501 County Lake Rd, Gurley 35748 • 256-776-4905 |
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Description:
GURLEY. This lake, only 15 miles from Huntsville, is popular with sport fishermen who catch striped bass, largemouth bass, and catfish in its 105-acres of water. Bait and licenses are available for sale, and tackle can be rented by the hour or day. Snacks, drinks, and ice are also available. There is a public restroom, picnic facilities, and a public boat launch. A dock provides the deep-water fishing experience for those without a boat. |
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