I have hiked many different types of places this summer. I hiked canyons, mountains, rivers and lakes. I did not actually hike in rivers and lakes but you know what I mean. I finally got around to caverns. I have driven past this park many times but never thought of going to check it out. Now was the perfect time with 100 degree temperatures outside and the caves keep a constant 68 degrees. The park is located in Burnet, Tx and is five minutes away from Inks Lake State Park.
I started my hike by doing the trail that is outside. The park has a flat short trail that overlooks the hill country. The goes past a CCC observation tower and cabin. The trail has one really nice view of the hill country and the dam. The hike was quick and only about a mile or so long.Looking over the hill country
The observation tower
The cabin
The second part of the hike was in the caverns. These were a different looking of caverns than I thought they would look like. Most caverns are filled stalagmites and stalactites but there only on section like this. They tour was nice and I saw plenty of half dollar sized bats. The history of the caverns was nice to hear. I have never tried taking pictures in caverns and most of them did not come out. It was more difficult than I thought. I could not get the camera to focus. The hike lasted an hour and a but was only two miles long. The pace was a bit slow for my taste but I had a wonderful time.No really but a nice sign
Stairs leading to the caverns
One of the better pictures
Trying to get the length of the caverns
The ceiling
Surreal picture
The little bat
Wow that looks super cool! Been a LONG time since I’ve been in a cave. Now I want to go!
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The caves were wonderful and cool.
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I love this place and I was just there!? When did you visit!?
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July 24th, the caverns were awesome.
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Yes they are!
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You may have just inspired me to check this place out. I generally stay away from caverns, preferring this side of the grass, but it looks pretty.
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The caverns are nice but I too prefer above ground.
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Is there a lot of artificial lighting in the caverns?
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Yes, just about all was artificial.
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