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Special Event

Junior Ranger Night

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Fee:

Free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 30.458335, -94.387404

Big Thicket Visitor Center, 6102 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625

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Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Campfire/Evening Program

Children’s Program

Stop by any time between 6 and 9 pm.

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Description

Experience the park after dark!

Nighttime in Big Thicket is mysterious, beautiful, and full of wonder. Join us at the visitor center to celebrate and explore nighttime in the forest.

Park rangers will be on hand with free activities for all ages:

• Look for planets and bright stars through a telescope
• Search for bats and learn how scientists help them
• Take a night hike on the Longleaf Pine Trail
• Earn a Junior Ranger Night Explorer Patch

Bring a flashlight!

All ages and abilities are welcome. ASL interpreters will be available.

Questions? Call us at 409-951-6700.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Image Gallery

A simple graphic with "Junior Ranger Night", bats, and information about the date and time.

A wooden platform illuminated at red light at night with a person pointing a green laser to the sky.

A bearded park ranger holding a vintage lantern in front of him.

A person leans forward to look through a telescope at night, illuminated in red light.

Save the date for Junior Ranger Night!
NPS / Scott Sharaga

Look for planets at our stargazing station!
NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga

Remember to bring a flashlight!
NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga

See the night sky up close through a telescope!
NPS Photo / Nathan Pattee