The weather this weekend has been excellent (unlike last week’s much-needed, but still weekend-ruining torrential downpours), and Austinites have been soaking up the rays at the Armadillo Hill Country Classic and other outdoor activities. If you’re looking to get a jump on next week’s plans, why not check out Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s “Hike the Hill Country“?
Inks Lake (photo by Flickr user kim.anh)
On Saturday, May 28 from 1 to 4 PM, hit up Inks Lake State Park (3630 Park Road 4 West in Burnet, TX) for educational programs, hiking trails, wildlife watching and guided tours. It’s almost free, thanks to your tax dollars at work (minus a $5 entrance fee), and services are available in both English and Spanish.
Inks Lake State Park is about an hour’s drive northwest from Austin, so pack a picnic lunch, your sunscreen and plenty of water for a day trip with friends. You can even stay overnight if you’ve got a tent to pitch, or try your hand at fishing (with the appropriate license). Click here for applicable fees, and then shout it with me: ROAD TRIP!
P.S. You might even see one of these!
Leapin' lizards! (photo by Flickr user Anthony George)
Is that an iguana? Or a native Texan lizard of some kind? Nature enthusiasts, help us out here, cus we’ve got no clue.
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Tags: Armadillo Hill Country Classic, camping, fishing, Hike the Hill Country, Inks Lake State Park, road tripping on a budget, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas state parks
