Inks Lake State Park in Burnet offers plenty of activities for all ages in June

SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE

BURNET — Inks Lake State Park has several programs for the month of June.

The park is located at 3630 Park Road 4 West. Entrance fees are $6 for 13 and older, $3 for Texas residents 65 and older and free for ages 12 and younger.

Programs include:

• Tackle Loaner Program — The park provides fishing poles and a tackle box for free. Visit the park store.

• Electric boat rides — Sunset cruises is 7-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays on June 15 and 29. Morning cruises are 9-11 a.m. June 8 and 22. Weather permitting. Meet behind the park store. Pre-registeration is required. There is a limit of eight passengers per trip. Cost is $20 for adults and $16 for senior citizens, children and Texas State Park Pass holders.

• Kids kayak clinic — Learn the basics of kayaking 1-2 p.m. June 8 and 22. Meet behind the park store. Pre-register at the park headquarters. Cost is $3.

• Fishing with a Ranger — Learn the basics of fishing 6-7 p.m. Fridays. Meet behind the park store. Free with park entrace fee.

Evening paddling trips include:

• Twilight paddle — 8-10 p.m. June 8

• Moonlight paddle — 8-10 p.m. June 22

Participants must be at least 18. Wear water shoes and bring bottled water and a flashlight. The park will supply lifejackets. Pre-registration is required. Meet behind the park store. Cost is $15 per person or $12 for those who bring their own canoes or kayaks (with a properly working 360-degree light.)

Canoe clinics and tours include:

• Devil’s Waterhole — noon-2 p.m. June 15 and 29

• Stumpy Hollow — noon-2 p.m. Fridays

Learn the basics of paddling a canoe followed by a guided tour to either Devil’s Waterhole or Stumpy Hollow. Wear swim clothing and shoes. Pre-registration at the park headquarters is required. Meet behind the park store. Cost is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors, children and Texas State Park Pass holders.

To register, call (512) 793-2223 or visit the park headquarters.