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*** PARTIAL TRAIL CLOSURE ***

Portions of the Kirby Nature Trail are closed due to storm damage. Please stop by or contact the Visitor Center at (409) 951-6700 for details before heading out to the trail.

The Big Thicket: A Biological Crossroads

Big Thicket National Preserve was established as our country's first national preserve to protect the complex biological diversity of this region. Several major ecological influences come together here, creating an abundance of ecosystems and biodiversity.


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Activities

Start your outdoor adventure at the Big Thicket Visitor Center. Hands-on activities, state-of-the-art exhibits, interactive discovery center and many fantastic displays guide you through the secrets hiding within the Big Thicket.

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Cypress knees at Turkey Creek Unit

Hunting Program

Hunting is allowed in several units of Big Thicket National Preserve during the fall/winter season. Hunting permits are required; these are available in person only at the preserve visitor center.

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Beautiful Village Creek

Water Safety

Enjoy the water, but do it safely! Here are some tips ......

Water Safety Tips
 
 

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6044 FM 420
Kountze, TX 77625

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Visitor Center and Information
(409) 951-6700

Preserve Headquarters
(409) 951-6800

Fax

(409) 951-6718

Climate

Rain, heat, and humidity are typical.  An average rainfall of 55 inches is well distributed throughout the year.  Summers are hot and humid with daytime temperatures between 85 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit.  Moderate temperatures in the mid-50s are normal for winter.  Spring and fall are the most pleasant seasons for outdoor activity.
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Venomous Snake

Did You Know?
Many kinds of snakes are found in the Big Thicket. Most are harmless, although the venomous cottonmouth, coral, copperhead, and various rattlesnakes do make this their home.
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Last Updated: January 26, 2012 at 14:10 MST

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