Crawford State Park (Washington)
| Crawford State Park Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
 Formation in Gardner Cave | |
  Location in the state of Washington  Crawford State Park (Washington) (the United States) | |
| Location | Pend Oreille, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 48°59′43″N 117°22′11″W / 48.99528°N 117.36972°W[1] |
| Area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| Elevation | 2,713 ft (827 m)[1] |
| Established | 1921 |
| Operator | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Website | Crawford State Park Heritage Site |
Crawford State Park Heritage Site is a 40-acre (16 ha) Washington state park located 11 miles (18 km) 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 2,072 feet (632 m) feet in length and has stalactites, stalagmites, rimstone pools, and flowstone.[2] The park is open and offers cave tours on a seasonal basis.[3]
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.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Crawford State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Crawford State Park Heritage Site". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ^ a b "Gardner Cave: Crawford State Park Heritage Site". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
External links
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- Crawford State Park Heritage Site Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Gardner Cave: Crawford State Park Heritage Site Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
