Each year thousands of visitors discover the cultural and natural significance of Russell Cave. Some visitors spend their time exploring the great mysteries of the prehistoric Native Americans, while other visitors explore the 115 species of birds that live on Montague Mountain.Although Russell Cave is only 314 acres, its small size harbors big themes yet to mine.
The wildflower meadow is one of the most picturesque locations within the park. Many visitors are drawn to the vibrant perennials, such as black-eyed susans and purple cone flowers, which dance with the seasonal winds.
The North Alabama Birding Trail makes a winding 1.2 mile circuit through the colorful forest of Montague Mountain, which connects a separate 1.5 mile nature trail. While hiking, observe one of the 115 species of birds that call Russell Cave their home or listen for a red fox forging in the brush.
Water slowly dissolved the limestone, which formed a cavern within the earth's crust. When the roof became too expansive to support itself, it collapsed to create a crater or sinkhole. It was through this process that daylight first entered Russell Cave.
Russell Cave National Monument is the oldest rock shelter used regularly for a home in the Eastern United States. It was inhabited during all Prehistoric time periods: Paleo, Archaic, Woodland and Mississippian. Virtually every culture for over 10,000 years is represented by artifacts found here.
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