Lake levels

by jonl on October 7, 2011

Austin Business Journal notes that the low Lake Travis level, attributable to the Texas drought, has had a significant impact on lakeside business. We feel fortunate that Inks Lake is more or less constant level, and has been unaffected by the drought.

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Inks Lake State Park programs for October 2011

by jonl on October 4, 2011

Inks Lake State Park offers several programs and activities this month, and October is a great time to visit!

Inks Lake State Park is located at 3630 Park Road 4 West. Entrance fees to the park are $5 for a day pass for those 13 and older or $4 a day if staying overnight. Admission is free for children 12 and younger.

Free programs — with park admission — include:

  • Free fishing with the ranger, 5-6 p.m. Fridays: Free catch-and-release program with poles and worms provided. Meet at the park store.
  • Hike the Hill Country, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 8 and 22: Challenging 4-mile hike with a Master Naturalist for experienced hikers. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. Meet at the Pecan Flats Trailhead.
  • Stumpy Hollow Hike, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 15 and 29: Explore the wildlife, flowers, trees and more with a Master Naturalist. Meet at the Pecan Flats Trailhead.
  • Texas Time Travelers, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 22: Special presentations by Trappers Jack and Wayne about fur trading, trapping and the life of early settlers.
  • Creatures of the Night and Star Party, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 29: Meet and learn about life-size creatures, receive treats and gaze at the stars. Meet behind the park store. The park also will hold programs for a fee. Participants should pre-register or pay the fee at least a half-hour before the program begins.

These programs include:

  • Geology Rocks, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Cost is $3: Hike and learn about the geology and rock formations in the park. Meet at the park headquarters.
  • Electric boat cruise, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays except Oct. 29. Cost is $16-$20: Sign up for the cruise at park headquarters and meet behind the park store. Pre-registration is required.
  • Owl Prowl, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 9. Cost is $3: Meet at the park headquarters for a guided hike about owls.
  • Moonlight Paddle, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Cost is $15: Meet at the park store for a guided, moonlit tour on the lake. Must be 18 years or older. Pre-registration required at the park headquarters.
  • Canoe/kayak basics with tour to Devils Waterhole, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 15 and 22. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for children 12 and younger: Learn the basic paddling, boating skills and safety. Bring water and wear sunscreen and water shoes. Kayaks and canoes provided. Meet at the shoreline by the park store. Pre-registration is required.
  • Breakfast with the Birds, 8-10 a.m. Fridays. Cost is $16-$20: Enjoy a light breakfast and bird-watching boat tour on the lake. Meet behind the park store. Pre-registration is required.

To pre-register for programs, call the park headquarters at (512) 793-2223. For more about the programs, call the park naturalists at (512) 793-4689. For more about the park, visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us.

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Peaceful Inks Lake

September 5, 2011

Killeen Daily Herald has a story called “Looking for Peace and Quiet? Head to Inks Lake.” This is especially true in the fall and winter, when there are fewer recreational visitors to the lake. Clear Creek Cove has a lot of visitors off-season who have relaxation in mind, as well as folks who “fly south [...]

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Fore!

August 4, 2011

Directly across from Clear Creek Cove, there’s a golf course that became part of Inks Lake State Park years ago. Due to the ongoing budget crunch, the State Park couldn’t afford to operate the golf course anymore, so they’re returning the land to the wild. This article says how that’s going. We’ve definitely seen an [...]

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Clear Creek Cove Fall Update

October 29, 2010

We had a productive work day at Clear Creek Cove Thursday. When we arrived Wednesday evening, we discovered there as a problem with the air conditioner, but it was benign, a quick and relatively inexpensive fix Thursday morning. The air was crisp and cooling, the yard and the lake were beautiful, and we were energetic, [...]

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Roy Banford Inks

October 14, 2010

Like Bob Scruggs, original owner of the home at Clear Creek Cove, Roy Banford Inks was a car dealer who got his start when automobiles first appeared. We ran across a short biography of Inks, who was also a former Director of the Lower Colorado River Authority who pushed to have a dam on the [...]

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Taste of the Hill Country

June 29, 2010

Taste of the Hill Country is an event showcasing local restaurants and wineries, generating public interest for these establishments and providing a fun and flavorful evening for area adults. This is your chance to sample the most popular menu items from dozens of local restaurants, wineries, caterers, chocolatiers and more, all under one roof. These [...]

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Catfish at Lake LBJ

June 13, 2010

According a blog post here, Lake LBJ is a great place to find catfish. Lake LBJ Lake LBJ, so named after famed Texan and former president, Lyndon B. Johnson, is part of the Colorado River’s Highland Lakes. This huge lake spans over six thousand acres from Granite Shoals to Kingsland, Texas. The big three (flathead, [...]

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Bluebonnet Festival

April 5, 2010

The 25th Annual Burnet Bluebonnet Festival is this weekend, and this year’s a particularly great year – with all the rain, we have a riot of wildflowers all over the hill country. Great time to visit Marble Falls, Burnet, and Llano. Check out the schedule of events (pdf). Also starting this weekend – the Texas [...]

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Lake levels

February 19, 2010

Here’s a picture that tells a story – a graph of combined storage levels of Lake Travis and and Lake Buchanan. Note the significant dip in from 2005 to 2010. Levels are rising again in 2010 thanks to recent wet weather. Clear Creek Cove is on Inks Lake, which receives water from Lake Buchanan and [...]

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