When cowboys were exploring the Wild West, they came across nine lakes inNew Mexico.

They tied several long pieces of rope together and they still couldnt reach the bottom.

They couldnt even see the bottom.

Devil’s Inkwell Lake, sinkhole lake aka cenote, limestone reef at Bottomless Lakes State Park, near Roswell, New Mexico, USA

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Others warn of strong underwater currents that suck up swimmers and divers, never to be seen again.

There are some who tell stories about a giant turtle monster who patrols the bottom of the lake.

The place was given the quite ominous name ofBottomless Lakes State Park although its not exactly true.

Bottomless Lakes State Park New Mexico

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The parks nine lakes are not actuallylakes, and they are not actually bottomless.

Its the unique blue-green color given off by underwater plants that makes the bodies of water look endless.

The park has campgrounds open mid-May through Labor Day and is accessiblefrom $5 per day.

Figure Eight Lake, sinkhole lake aka cenote, limestone reef at Bottomless Lakes State Park, near Roswell, New Mexico, USA

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Lea Lake, sinkhole lake aka cenote, limestone reef at Bottomless Lakes State Park, near Roswell, New Mexico, USA

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