The Alabama Cave Tour That Belongs On Your Bucket List
By Jennifer Young
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Published May 17, 2020
When it comes to caves, Alabama doesn’t disappoint! After all, the Yellowhammer State has one of the highest cave densities in the U.S. People from all over the world visit Alabama to explore our incredible caves. One cave in particular that’s become quite popular over the years is located at Rickwood Caverns State Park. For information about this state park and its cave attraction, including how you can tour it, take a look below.
Rickwood Caverns State Park, which is located near Warrior, Alabama, is home to Rickwood Caverns, a network of underground caverns.
People from all over the world have explored these amazing caverns, which feature limestone formations believed to be 260+ million years old. Based on evidence, including shell fragments, experts believe the caverns were carved from an ocean bed.
The popular cave tour at Rickwood Caverns State Park takes visitors 175 feet below the earth. It truly is an incredible experience.
Rickwood Caverns State Park is a wonderful place for a day trip with family and/or friends. Its cave tour is perfect for all ages, including children.
Cave tours currently take place daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Admission costs are as follows: $18 for ages 13+; $9 for ages 5-12; free (with parent or guardian) for ages 4 and under. Click here for additional cave tour information, including new policies and procedures.
The next time you're passing through Warrior, Alabama, consider stopping by Rickwood Caverns State Park to take its cave tour. It's sure to be an unforgettable experience for all.
For more information about Rickwood Caverns State Park and its cave tour, you can view the park's webpage
here and its Facebook page
here .
Have you ever toured Rickwood Caverns? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments.
Another Alabama cave that’s worthy of a tour is Cathedral Caverns. For information about this cave, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Stalactites And Stalagmites Inside Alabama’s Cathedral Caverns Look Like Something From Another Planet .
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