William B. Bankhead National Forest
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William B. Bankhead National Forest near Double Springs covers 180,000 acres containing the last remaining stand of old-growth hardwood in Alabama. The largest tree in Alabama, a 500-year old, 150 foot tall Poplar, is located in the forest.
The forest is home to Alabama's only nationally designated wild and scenic river, the Sipsey. William B. Bankhead National Forest offers opportunity for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, boating, fishing, swimming, and canoeing.
A variety of birds and wildlife can be found throughout the forest and wilderness area.
The forest is home to Alabama's only nationally designated wild and scenic river, the Sipsey. William B. Bankhead National Forest offers opportunity for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, boating, fishing, swimming, and canoeing.
A variety of birds and wildlife can be found throughout the forest and wilderness area.
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