• Cave entrance of Russell Cave National Monument

    Russell Cave

    National Monument Alabama

  • White-nose syndrome confirmation in Russell Cave system.

    Russell Cave National Monument has detected the presence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in the Russell Cave system, in Jackson County, Alabama. More »

Ways to Earn Badges at Russell Cave

Indian Lore Patch

Boy Scouts of America

Indian Lore Badge

INDIAN LORE BADGE

 
Orienteering Patch

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Orienteering Badge

ORIENTEERING BADGE

 
Mammal Study Patch

Boy Scouts of America

Mammal Study Badge

MAMMAL STUDY BADGE

 
Resource Stewardship Patch

Boy Scouts of America

Resource Stewardship Badge

RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP BADGE

 

Did You Know?

Atlatal and Spear

The atlatl, a spear thrower, was used for hunting at Russell Cave National Monument.  This tool multiplies the force and distance of the spear and acts as an arm extension. The archeological evidence at this site includes deer antler hooks, deer antler handles, and stone weights.