Beaver Creek Swamp

Beaver Creek Swamp

Beaver Creek Swamp is the name of a tupelo gum swamp. The swamp is a National Natural Landmark located 10 miles Northeast of Decatur, Alabama in Limestone County, Alabama. These types of swamps are usually located in the coastal plain with this exception in the Interior Low Plateaus region.

It is part of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge [ [http://www.northalabamaoutdoors.com/hiking.htm North Alabama Outdoors hiking site] ] and has a short hiking trail and boardwalk.

References

External links

* [http://www.fws.gov/Wheeler/observation/trails.htm Official Site]
* [http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/Registry/USA_Map/States/Alabama/NNL/BCS/index.cfm National Park Service page]


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