A Three-Day Family Adventure

Canyons, Caves & Cascades

Day 1: Waterfalls & Wonders

Morning:

Start the adventure with a short hike to Sweet Creek Falls, where kids can explore the lush forest and enjoy the cascading waterfall.

Afternoon:

Head to Crawford State Park and Gardner Cave, Washington’s third-longest limestone cavern, for a free guided tour featuring stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and otherworldly formations.
Stop at Forebay Campground for a swim and a relaxing break along the calm waters of the reservoir.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the campground day-use area.
Head to Metaline or Metaline Falls and check into your cozy lodge, motel or vacation rental.

Evening:

Return to Metaline Falls for a relaxing dinner at a local restaurant.
Optional: Take an evening stroll through the charming town and learn about its historic buildings.

Day 2: Canyon Views & Hidden Falls

Morning:

Enjoy breakfast, then drive to Boundary Dam Vista House where you’ll take in panoramic views of the rugged canyon carved by the Pend Oreille River.
Visit the nearby Peewee Falls Scenic Overlook, for a dramatic view of the stunning waterfall that plunges into the Pend Oreille River.

Afternoon:

Visit the Riverside Canyon Scenic Overlook, where the whole family can marvel at the sheer rock walls and dramatic scenery shaped by time and water.
Have lunch at a local café in Metaline Falls.
Enjoy a sweet treat at the ice cream shop!

Evening:

Day 3: History & Trails

Morning:

Fuel up with breakfast, then head to the Mill Pond Historic Site for a family-friendly hike through the remnants of an old log mill operation.
Learn about the area’s history and enjoy a peaceful walk that takes you across bridges and past historic sites.

Afternoon:

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Mill Pond Historic Site Pavilion.
Take the scenic route home past beautiful Sullivan Lake for one more Northeast Washington experience before heading home.