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Never Run Out of Things to Do and See at Gorgeous Inks Lake State Park

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Inks Lake State Park

Photo credit: Kim Anh via Flickr CC

I can’t get enough of Texas state parks, especially during the heat of summer. Just over an hour from downtown Austin, Inks Lake State Park outside of Burnet is a must-see destination. The park spans more than 1,200 acres, offering a wide range of activities for guests.

Also, the lake stays at a constant level, so activities like swimming and boating are unaffected by drought conditions. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: burnet tx, hiking, outdoors, swimming, texas state parks

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