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Big Thicket National Preserve |
The Preserve is located in Southeast Texas north of the City of Beaumont |
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| Big Thicket National Preserve was one of the first preserves added to the National Park System. The rich diversity of resources found in the Preserve allows for plenty of family vacation ideas as you’ll find excellent bird watching, wildflowers, swimming, horseback riding, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, backpacking, biking, and just plain old outdoor adventures to explore! Check out below for excellent Big Thicket National Preserve information.
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Uniqueness - Big Thicket National Preserve consists of nine land units and six water corridors encompassing more than 97,000 acres. Big Thicket was one of the first Preserves in the National Park System establishe... (click here for more)
Facts - Big Thicket Visitor Center is open year round 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It is closed Christmas and New Years Day. The Discovery Station will orient you to the world of Wildland and Prescribed Fire. Book sal... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - An average rainfall of 55 inches is well distributed throughout the year. Summers are warm and humid with daytime temperatures between 85 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit with peaks to 100 or more. Moderate ... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Please respect the wildlife. Do not feed or harass the animals. Remember some of these are endangered species.... (click here for more)
Fees - There are no fees for preserve use.... (click here for more)
Camping - Backcountry camping only is allowed with a free Backcountry Use Permit obtained prior to camping. You must use the Leave-No-Trace principles. This is your only opportunity for a camping experience as ... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is 265 miles away. Padre Island National Seashore is 315 miles away. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is 282 miles away. Village Creek S... (click here for more)
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