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'''Inks Lake State Park''' is a [[state park]] located in [[Burnet County, Texas|Burnet County]], [[Texas]], [[United States]], next to [[Inks Lake]] on the [[Colorado River (Texas)|Colorado River]]. The landscape of the park is hilly, with many [[Juniper|cedar]], [[live oak]], [[Opuntia|prickly pear]] cacti, and [[yucca]]s. The ground is rocky, mainly consisting of [[gneiss]] rock. |
'''Inks Lake State Park''' is a [[state park]] located in [[Burnet County, Texas|Burnet County]], [[Texas]], [[United States]], next to [[Inks Lake]] on the [[Colorado River (Texas)|Colorado River]]. The landscape of the park is hilly, with many [[Juniper|cedar]], [[live oak]], [[Opuntia|prickly pear]] cacti, and [[yucca]]s. The ground is rocky, mainly consisting of [[gneiss]] rock. |
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[[Image:Devil's Waterhole.jpg|thumb|left|Devil's Waterhole]] |
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[[Image:Ghost Forest as a Result of the Creation of Inks Lake.jpg|thumb|left|Ghost forest of Inks Lake as seen from a hiking trail in the park]] |
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Devils Waterhole is a small extension of [[Inks Lake]], which is almost completely surrounded by rock. A canoe tour is conducted at Devil's Waterhole, and although diving and swimming may be done at the waterhole, it is at one's own risk, without a lifeguard. |
Devils Waterhole is a small extension of [[Inks Lake]], which is almost completely surrounded by rock. A canoe tour is conducted at Devil's Waterhole, and although diving and swimming may be done at the waterhole, it is at one's own risk, without a lifeguard. |
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Revision as of 06:19, 5 October 2007
| Inks Lake State Park | |
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| Location | Burnet County, Texas |
| Nearest city | Burnet |
| Area | 1,201 acres (4.9 km²) |
| Established | 1950 |
| Governing body | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
Inks Lake State Park is a state park located in Burnet County, Texas, United States, next to Inks Lake on the Colorado River. The landscape of the park is hilly, with many cedar, live oak, prickly pear cacti, and yuccas. The ground is rocky, mainly consisting of gneiss rock.
Devils Waterhole is a small extension of Inks Lake, which is almost completely surrounded by rock. A canoe tour is conducted at Devil's Waterhole, and although diving and swimming may be done at the waterhole, it is at one's own risk, without a lifeguard.
There is abundant wildlife at the park, including deer, vultures, quail, and many other types of birds.
References
- Inks Lake State Park from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website. January 8, 2006.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Inks Lake State Park from the USGS website. January 17, 2006.
External links
- Inks Lake State Park from the Handbook of Texas Online
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