Southern California Is Home To A Bottomless Lake And You’ll Want To See It For Yourself
Danielle Schwartz
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Have you ever heard about a bottomless lake? Check out Lost Lake in California and learn about a truly mystical one. Found in the San Bernardino National Forest, this lovely lake–one of many lakes in Southern California–is considered “bottomless” because it was formed by the notorious San Andreas Fault, and is fed by the deep natural springs in the area. Mysterious stories have circulated about what “bottomless” really means, but rest assured that this body of water does not actually go to the center of the earth. Come along with us as we check it out!
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Lost Lake is a great destination to satisfy your curiosity about the mysterious “bottomless lake” phenomenon and see for yourself. While you won’t be able to see the bottom, of course, you’ll be able to see that it’s actually just a beautiful lake that is supplied by underground springs.
For more information about this wonderful bottomless lake, visit the USDA Lost Lake Day Area website.
For some great places to go swimming, check out this article about 6 fantastic swimming holes in Southern California.
Have you ever been to Lost Lake in California? If so, what was your favorite part? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!
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