Gardner Cave, Limestone show cave in Crawford State Park, Washington State, US.
Gardner Cave extends 1,055 feet into the earth with numerous limestone formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and a large central column measuring 2 feet in diameter.
Ed Gardner found the cave entrance in 1899 when his horse fell into a sinkhole, leading him to use the space for storing moonshine at 39°F.
Local residents named various formations inside the cave, such as the Frozen Waterfall, Christmas Tree, Roast Turkey, and the Queen's Throne.
The cave offers guided tours from May through September, Thursday to Monday, with four daily sessions starting at 10 AM requiring advance reservations.
The limestone cave contains underground stream channels that form a seasonal lake in the Mud Room section, located at the farthest point from the entrance.
GPS coordinates: 48.99560,-117.37010
Latest update: March 21, 2025 23:45
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