Desoto Caverns STORY BY BRITTANY SMITH & PHOTOS BY AUDRA SPEARS
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labama is a treasure trove of untapped potential when taking to the open road on an adventure. On the one hand, there is an abundance of waterfalls surrounded by mountainous terrain located all over the great state. There are also cool, cozy little towns with great food and unique art galleries or boutiques that give way to whitewater rapids or giant lakes. On the other hand, large, bustling cities steeped in rich and fascinating Southern tradition and history ache for exploration. Those same bustling cities harbor hidden art districts or host an array of enchanting excursions for visitors to explore. But also, both quaint and quick beach towns offer a multitude of attractions in hopes that daytrippers would drift like a breeze off the ocean, right into 22 Lake Martin Living
their tiki hut, seafood restaurant or tattoo parlor. The possibilities are literally limitless as to where to go and what to do for those looking to take a day trip in Alabama. Just a short drive from Tallapoosa County, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Childersburg, lays Alabama’s big cave, the DeSoto Cavern. Spanning more than the length of a football field and at least 12 stories tall, the first room in the cavern is touted as the Kymulga Cathedral or Healing All Cathedral. The enormous space, draped in onyx-marble stalagmites and stalactites, has excellent air quality. It is believed that the onyx-marble aerates the area purifying the air, which gives way to its conspicuous healing properties.
