Cathedral Caverns, originally called “Bat Cave,” is one of Alabama’s most incredible natural wonders. It was opened to the public by John Gurley during the 1950s and was later opened as a State Park during the summer of 2000. People travel from all over the world to tour Cathedral Caverns, which maintains a 60 degree, year-round temperature. This amazing cave also holds six world records that might surprise you.

To learn all about Cathedral Caverns and its six world records, take a look below.

Cathedral Caverns is the main attraction at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. It's also one of the state's top cave destinations.
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To view Cathedral Caverns’ six world records, read on.

1. Measuring 25 feet tall and 126 feet wide, Cathedral Caverns has the world's widest commercial cave entrance.
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2. Cathedral Caverns also has the largest stalagmite forest in the world.
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3. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 135 feet, Cathedral Caverns has the world's largest flowstone wall.
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4. This cave is also home to "Goliath," which measures 45 feet tall and has a circumference of 243 feet, making it the largest stalagmite in the world.
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5. Another popular stalagmite inside Cathedral Caverns measures 27 feet tall and only 3 inches wide, making it the world's most improbable formation.
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6. Cathedral Caverns is also home to the world's largest frozen waterfall, which has to be seen to be believed.
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For more information about Cathedral Caverns, you can view Cathedral Caverns State Park's webpage here and its Facebook page here.

Have you ever toured Cathedral Caverns in Woodville, Alabama? If so, what did you think? Also, were you aware of its six world records? Let us know in the comments.

For a list of more natural wonders in Alabama to visit before the end of the year, be sure to take a look at the following article: 9 Alabama Natural Wonders You Need To Add To Your Outdoor Bucket List For 2020.

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Cathedral Caverns State Park, 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL 35776, USA