Crawford State Park (Washington) Explained

Crawford State Park Heritage Site
Map:USA Washington#USA
Map Size:280
Relief:1
Location:Pend Oreille, Washington, United States
Coordinates:48.9953°N -117.3697°W
Area Acre:40
Elevation:2713feet
Established:1921
Operator:Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Website:Crawford State Park Heritage Site

Crawford State Park Heritage Site is a 40acres Washington state park located north of Metaline on the Canada–United States border in Pend Oreille County. The park preserves Gardner Cave, one of the longest natural limestone caves in the state. The cave is approximately feet in length and has stalactites, stalagmites, rimstone pools, and flowstone. The park is open and offers cave tours on a seasonal basis.

History

The cave is named for Ed Gardner who is said to have discovered it around 1899. The park is named for William Crawford who came into possession of the property and deeded it to the state in 1921.

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