Well folks this is where Geocache all started.
While visiting the Headquarters Ink Lake, in order to pay and meet for a Geology walk (cost $3.00 per
person), we spotted a sign that said "GEOCACHE CHALLENGE." I pulled out my smart phone, read a bit about the modern-day
treasure hunt, and thought: AWESOME. The next day we hiked and lucked upon the state park cache where we traded some bandaids (give us a break, we were rookies!) for a cool bottle-top
magnet to add to our magnet collection. At that moment, it became our addiction!
My seven-year-old son, who was dragging his feet through the trails before, was now blazing through them so fast we couldn't keep up to find other Geocaches!
We couldn't have asked for a better park to begin the journey. This
place was large, hopping with activities, and provided some pretty amazing sights.
The Geology walk was great, although I could have lived without the gaggle of 12-year-old Girl Scouts shrilling over my two-pound Chihuahua. The Park Ranger was
smart, informative, and had a pleasant dry, sometimes sarcastic humor. In the end we all learned a lot. The Park Rangers were
everywhere (providing a safe environment) and helpful with free fishing rods, boats to rent, a grocery store,
and live music on Saturdays. They even have a BBQ restaurant if you are
tired of campground food. The only con is that Ink Lake is busy and even in
the primitive areas there was noise and activity. It certainly isn't a
place I would go to be one with nature. But if you need constant entertainment for the bored kiddos or husbands, they provide it, even on the off months. FYI, This park is one of the busiest and most popular parks in Texas.
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