This is a National Monument located in a rural area of Alabama. The visitor center has a small museum, gift shop and 10 minute video. We walked on the boardwalk to view the opening of the cave. Sadly, the boardwalk has been damaged by a tree falling onto it. It is not known when that will be repaired. It was interesting to see how very rocky the ground is near the cave. It was also interesting to see the small stream which is also why it was attractive to the natives.

This site is a little out of the way, but I wanted to stop while I was in the area. I watched the short film before heading out to the boardwalk to the cave. Part of the walkway near the cave was blocked because of damage, so you have to walk up the trail to go around it to get back on the boardwalk to get to the cave. It was interesting to know how this cave was used by so many who migrated through the area over thousands of years. I was a little disappointed because this national monument seemed a little run down and it's obvious that the issue on the trail had been like that for a while. It's unfortunate.

Small park packed with interesting history. The ranger inside was great and very informative. He guided us to the movie and told us what we should do. We took the path to the cave entrance and the hike through the mountain. If it is wet I would advise caution on the hike in the mountain. It would be very slick when wet. Minh was doing a demonstration of the atlatl which is a form of spear. He was very informative and we had a great conversation. They have a unique metal junior ranger badge too. Remember your water.

Visited this national monument while visiting other places. The main visitor cent was closed due to renovation and the pathway that leads inside the cave was closed due to foundation issues. Apart from this there is a small hike up and down the mountain. We and the kids 7&3yr old made up and down the mountain. The temp visitor center is located on the right that looks like a house to your right as you enter the park. The ranger was knowledgable and answered all of our questions and my kid was able to complete the ranger program of this park.

We got to the park to tour the cave just as it opened by ourselves which was great. The ranger station was briefly closed at 8:30 for a bit but we got into the temporary digs. This is an amazing site.