Directions: From the intersection of I-65 and I-565 drive east towards Huntsville for 6.6 miles. Take exit 5 and travel on the overpass north back over I-565 and continue on this road east paralleling I-565 on your right. Continue for 0.4 miles until you reach County Line Road where you can turn right and take another overpass back over I-565 to the south side again. Take the first road to your right after crossing over I-565 and continue back west for 2 miles until it dead ends at the site.

Description: The Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk leads the visitor into the heart of the largest Tupelo Swamp in Alabama. While exploring the boardwalk, watch the canopy for active flocks of Tufted Titmice, Red-eyed Vireos, and a variety of warblers. The swamp usually rings with the songs of frogs, insects and numerous birds including Eastern Wood-Pewee, Great-crested Flycatcher, and Yellow-billed Cuckoo. At times, the abundant standing dead timber attracts a variety of woodpeckers including Pileated, Red-bellied, and Downy. Later in the day, there is a chance for the stately Barred Owl, whose distinct hooting is more often heard deep inside the swamp.