Dismals Canyon is one of only a few places where insects called dismalites (Orfelia fultoni, a distant relative of Arachnocampa) can be found. The larval forms of these flies emit a bright blue-green light to attract food and mates. They cover the canyon wall.[2]
The canyon is home to two waterfalls, Secret Falls and Rainbow Falls, and six natural bridges.
Dismals Canyon is operated commercially as part of an 85-acre (34 ha) nature preserve, and a fee is charged for entry. Night tours are conducted to view the dismalites. Camping is available in both traditional campsites and in cabins.
Description of discovery of dismalites 2012-02-13 at the Wayback Machine
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February 15, 2024
dismals, canyon, sandstone, gorge, near, phil, campbell, franklin, county, alabama, declared, national, natural, landmark, 1974, rainbow, falls, near, phil, campbell, franklin, county, alabama, location, alabamashow, alabamalocation, united, statesshow, united. Dismals Canyon is a sandstone gorge near Phil Campbell in Franklin County Alabama It was declared a National Natural Landmark in May 1974 1 Dismals CanyonRainbow Falls at Dismals Canyon near Phil Campbell in Franklin County Alabama Location in AlabamaShow map of AlabamaLocation in United StatesShow map of the United StatesLocationFranklin County AlabamaNearest cityPhil CampbellCoordinates34 19 30 65 N 87 46 54 21 W 34 3251806 N 87 7817250 W 34 3251806 87 7817250Area85 acres 34 ha WebsiteOfficial websiteU S National Natural LandmarkDesignatedMay 1974Dismals Canyon is one of only a few places where insects called dismalites Orfelia fultoni a distant relative of Arachnocampa can be found The larval forms of these flies emit a bright blue green light to attract food and mates They cover the canyon wall 2 The canyon is home to two waterfalls Secret Falls and Rainbow Falls and six natural bridges Dismals Canyon is operated commercially as part of an 85 acre 34 ha nature preserve and a fee is charged for entry Night tours are conducted to view the dismalites Camping is available in both traditional campsites and in cabins Contents 1 Historical connections 2 In film 3 References 4 External links 5 ReferencesHistorical connections editChickasaw Native Americans were held captive in the canyon for two weeks before embarking on a forced journey along the Trail of Tears In film editThe location was used to film a segment for the Discovery Channel documentary When Dinosaurs Roamed America That segment was set in Late Cretaceous New Mexico Moreno Hill Formation References edit nbsp Sign welcoming visitors to Dismals CanyonExternal links editOfficial Site Description of discovery of dismalites Archived 2012 02 13 at the Wayback Machine Dismalites add sparkle to canyonReferences edit NPS NNL Summary Archived from the original on 2016 03 05 Retrieved 2013 03 05 Dismals Canyon Website Archived from the original on 2008 10 21 Retrieved 2008 11 23 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dismals Canyon amp oldid 1191163382, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
