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Big Thicket National PreserveA meadow surrounded by tall trees
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Big Thicket National Preserve
Park Statistics
 

Acreage
Gross Area Acres for FY 2009 - 106,684
Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 -  97,206
Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 -  97,168

Visitation
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2004- 106,237
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2003- 99,672

Budget
FY 2004 Annual Budget is $2,251,000
FY 2003 Annual Budget is $2,265,000

Hunting with Dogs  

Did You Know?
Big Thicket's Kirby Nature Trail was named after the famous timber tycoon, John Henry Kirby, who had set aside this area for employee hunting and recreation almost 100 years ago.

Last Updated: April 23, 2009 at 15:51 EST