Waterfalls in Alabama? Surprised? You shouldn't be. It's just one more discovery that people make in our state every day. In fact, Alabama is known as the "land of a thousand waterfalls." So when you come to see it for yourself, pack your camera or your paintbrush. However you choose to capture the beauty of these majestic waterfalls, you'll want to take it with you.

When you enter the Sipsey Wilderness you will step back in time and see untouched lands with gushing waterfalls and light filtering through a canopy of virgin forest. There�s plenty of nature to see, from 500-year-old trees to countless species of animals and plants – many of which are actually threatened or endangered.

The Sipsey River is Alabama's only Wild and Scenic River, as designated by the National Forest Service. You'll find creeks, waterfalls and pools of water along hiking routes – all forming the perfect nature scene.

The Little River Canyon's thick forests, steep bluffs, and dramatic waterfalls are heaven on earth for nature lovers. It is widely known as one of the deepest canyons east of the Mississippi. And with scenic overlooks only a few feet away from roadside parking, you will find plenty to admire here.

For more information on Little River Canyon, take a look at the outdooralabama.com Web site.

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