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from the tpwd site

MAY 2, 9, 13, 16, 24, 27, 30, 2009 — Inks Lake SP — Canoe Skills Clinic — This clinic will introduce first-time boaters to the skills needed to enjoy a leisurely afternoon canoe trip to the Devil's Waterhole or any future flat water canoe trip. Participants will learn to paddle, steer and stabilize the canoe. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Wear footwear that can get wet. Maximum of three people or 450 lbs. per canoe. 11 a.m.-noon; fees $4 Texas State Parks Pass members, $5 non-members, $4 senior citizens and children 12 and under; reservations required (512) 793-2223.

May 2, 9, 13, 16, 24, 27, 30, 2009 — Inks Lake SP — Devils Water Hole Canoe Tour — Take this guided canoe tour and see some of the many geological, natural and cultural features of the Hill Country best seen along the shoreline of the park. Canoes, paddles, life jackets and a brief skills overview provided. Participants are expected to have basic canoeing skills, or attend the Canoe Skills Clinic conducted just prior to the canoe tour. Clinic participants receive a discount on the tour. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult with a maximum of three people per canoe. 1-3 p.m.; fees $6 Texas State Parks Pass members, $7 non-members, $6 senior citizens and children 12 and under; reservations required

May 2, 16, 30, 2009 — Inks Lake SP — Stumpy Hollow Nature Hike — Enjoy a hike with a Certified Master Naturalist exploring the Natural World of spring wildflowers, native cactus, bird watching, edible plants, tree identification and wildlife common to the park. The one-to-two-mile guided tour is moderately strenuous. Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring water and wear good walking shoes. Meet at the trailhead parking lot across from the Park Headquarters. 9:30-10:30 a.m. (512) 793-2223.

Turn Key

Going to be at Inks 2 weeks from this coming Thursday! 8 days of pure pleasure and I can't wait!

Happy Camping!

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srds

Have a great trip.We will be there April 28 - 30

srds
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happybooker1

DS & I will be there Memorial Day weekend!

baytownbert

We will be there May 14-17! We can't wait!

Turn Key

And as expected, it was OUTSTANDING! Had a great trip and will return at any opportunity!

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srds

Well wife and kids got to leave on time,looks like i will be there on the 30th because of that 4 letter word -(WORK)!!!!! arg.

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Me vs. Wild

Spent May 1-3 at Inks kayaking and backpacking. It was my first visit there and wow.. it's just beautiful! In fact, this thread is how I came to learn about Wild Texas. I Googled "Inks lake kayaking" to see if I could find information on what to expect and this is where I found myself. Glad to be here... looking forward to hearing about other's adventures as well as sharing some of my own.

Anyhew, the kayaking was great. What an enjoyable way to spend a day!

-Me!

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srds

Welcome to Wild Texas,Inks is one of my favorite places to yak.Last trip was only a day trip for me but I still enjoyed it.We will be there in June and we can't wait.Again Welcome and great report.

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baytownbert

Rats! I had to cancel my 4 day trip for May 14-17th. I am working 7 - 12's at the Plant through June. Oh well...

Turn Key

Welcome "Me" and I hope we can always be of help!

One thing we didn't get was a lot of "yak" time. Weather just didn't cooperate with some cool temps and a good bit of wind. 'Yaks spent most of the time locked to a tree on the beach. Oh. well. Great trip any way and maybe better boating weather next time. Again, welcome and

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Turn Key

Gotta' quit letting work interfer with the important things in life!

Sorry you missed out on your trip and I hope you have better luck next time.

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Me vs. Wild

Thank you for the welcome srds and Turn Key

srds, is your avatar photo the "Devil's Watering Hole" area of Inks?

Having been my first visit and the only person in the area, I didn't try the rock jumping thing. I did hike up the canyon a bit though for some geocaching and photo opportunities. After having backpacked to the Pecan Flats area the previous night where the humidity and insect counts were rallying for top spot, it felt absolutely great to splash around in the water for a day.

(sigh).. Monday morning... am I not the only one already recounting the weekend's adventures and wishing I was back at it?

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srds

Yes it is and other pic is as you turn last curve on park road 4 right before Inks Lake.

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happybooker1

Funny story about Inks:

Labor Day '07 DS & I went camping there & took the 'yak. We left it cabled to a tree right down from our campsite. On the day we packed up to leave, DS went to get the oars and found 3 Susan B. Anthony gold dollars lying by the 'yak in the grass. To this day he is CONVINCED someone unlocked the 'yak, took it for a quick trip, and left the $3 to pay for using it!

No, I didn't put them there. I'm as baffled as anyone -- they were just lying in the grass where anyone could have seen them!