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Carlsbad Caverns NP, New Mexico
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The Bottomless Pit in Carlsbad Caverns National Park is approximately 140 feet deep, despite its name suggesting otherwise. Source: National Park Service
The pit was formed through the dissolution of limestone by acidic water, a process that has shaped many features in Carlsbad Caverns. Source: National Park Service
The pit was first descended by Jim White, a cowboy who explored many parts of the caverns in the 1920s. Source: National Park Service
The area around the Bottomless Pit is home to a variety of bats, including the Brazilian free-tailed bat, which is a common sight in the park. Source: National Park Service
Carlsbad Caverns is one of the most extensive cave systems in the United States, with over 119 known caves. Source: National Park Service
