Dismals Canyon

Dismals Canyon in Franklin County, is a secluded gorge featuring waterfalls and hundreds of plant species. The park is notable for the presence of dismalites, bioluminescent the larvae of the Orfelia fultoni fly. The park is a Registered National Natural Landmark.

Trail through Dismals Canyon in Franklin County, Alabama
Courtesy of Jimmy Emerson
Trail through Dismals Canyon in Franklin County, Alabama