Malheur Cave, 13 miles east of Princeton, is 3,000 feet long,
and the height varies from 8 feet near the entrance to a maximum
of 20 feet far back in the cave. An underground lake fills the
lower end of the cave, and fluctuation can cause the water to
raise within 1,000 feet of the entrance. The Masons, Robert
Burns Masonic Lodge No. 97, used this cave extensively for
ceremonies and other functions. The curious come on a year-round
basic, the kids for fun, the scientists for answers to long-time
questions, and the cavers, just to meet or visit an old friend.
The Masons own the cave, but have left it open to whoever wishes
to cool off on a hot summer day, explore its many wonders and
paddle its waters, just as it was done decades ago After passing
under the low, arching entrance, the passage opens to a wide
expanse of level dirt floor. The walking passage eventually
reaches two rows of wooden beachers used by the Masons. After
passing the cement platform, the passage begins to get more
muddy and filled with bo