Inks Lake State Park

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Events

Eclipse Q&A, Solar Viewing, Astronomy Crafts!
Learn about the upcoming Total Eclipse, look at the sun, and make some crafts before the Star Party.
November Inks Lake Star Party!
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Skins and Skulls
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive
Holiday Crafts
Channel your inner artist to decorate an item to commemorate the holidays!
Guided Nature Hike
Join a park ranger or volunteer on a short but informative hike!
Cowboy Coffee
Join park volunteers for a cup of hot coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Snakes Alive!
Listen to Ranger Jamie teach about some native snakes, and why we actually want them around the park.
Campfire Chat
Bring a chair to join Ranger Jamie around a campfire and learn about the Park.
Nature Craft-ivities
Come learn about a nature topic followed by an arts and crafts project!
Night Hike
Join Ranger Jamie on a night hike! We will talk about nocturnal creatures and see if we hear or see any on the trail!
Snakes Alive!
Listen to Ranger Jamie teach about some native snakes, and why we actually want them around the park.
Night Fishing
Join some park rangers for our first-ever night fishing program.
Fishing 101
Join a park ranger or volunteer to learn how to cast a line!
Cowboy Coffee
Join a park volunteer for a hot, fresh cup of coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Telescope Moon Viewing-Canelled
* Cancelled due to weather. Look at the moon through a telescope to find details you've never seen.
Ranger Talk: Night-time Natives
Learn about a special nature or park-related topic.
April Inks Lake Star Party!
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
June Inks Lake Star Party!
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Guided Nature Hike
Join a park ranger or volunteer on a short but informative hike!
Skins and Skulls
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!