Big Thicket National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 4, 2025 · This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas. Hiking trails and waterways meander through nine different ecosystems, from longleaf pine forests to cypress-lined bayous.
What is the Big Thicket? - U.S. National Park Service
The Big Thicket is a place where many plant species from the East Coast and Midwest reach the western and southern limits of their ranges. Here, you'll find a mix of different habitats for plants and animals, influenced by subtle changes in soil and elevation.
Creation of Big Thicket National Preserve
Oct 5, 2024 · The East Texas Big Thicket Association R.E. Jackson would observe the wonders of the thicket because of industry. Jackson was a railroad conductor whose routes would bring him through the thicket.
Maps - Big Thicket National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Download the official Big Thicket brochure map as a JPG, PDF, or Adobe Illustrator file. Trail Maps and Brochures. Turkey Creek Unit Trails; Kirby Nature Trail Map; Sandhill Loop Trail Map; Plants that Eat Insects (map of Pitcher Plant and Sundew Trails) Big Sandy Creek Unit Trails; Beech Creek Unit Trails; Hunting Maps. Download hunting maps ...
Learn About the Park - Big Thicket National Preserve (U.S. National ...
Jun 30, 2024 · Learn about the animals, plants, and fungi that make their home in the biologically diverse Big Thicket.
Logging in the Big Thicket - U.S. National Park Service
The discovery of oil in southeast Texas lured workers and businesses to the Big Thicket region.
Animals - Big Thicket National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Dec 31, 2023 · Big Thicket National Preserve is a wonderland of plant and animal species that come together in southeast Texas. Wildlife species common to the eastern deciduous forests, the central plains grasslands, the southeastern coastal swamplands, the pine savannas, and even a few from the southwestern deserts all come together in this crossroad area of ...
Big Thicket Visitor Center - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 17, 2024 · Watch a 16-minute film about the Big Thicket in our theater. You can also watch the film online. Browse the park store for unique souvenirs. Collect your national park passport stamp! Have a picnic under a shelter in our native tree forest.
Things To Do - Big Thicket National Preserve (U.S. National Park …
Canoeing and kayaking are excellent ways to explore and experience the Big Thicket. Backcountry Camping From dense forests to creekside sandbars, the Big Thicket has several options for backcountry camping.
Trail Maps and Descriptions - Big Thicket National Preserve (U.S ...
The Longleaf Pine Trail is Big Thicket's newest trail! Opened in 2024 to celebrate the preserve's 50th anniversary, the trail leads from the visitor center to a sunny longleaf pine forest. From the visitor center parking lot, follow the wooden boardwalk toward park headquarters.