Nighttime photo of a man pointing a green laser to the night sky with red lights illuminating him.
A person, illuminated in red light, smiling as they look into a small telescope at night.

Stargazing Stroll

Big Thicket National Preserve

  • Mar 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  • Free

Experience the park after dark!

Join a ranger to walk the Longleaf Pine Trail at sunset and observe the wonders of the night sky through a telescope as the sky gets dark. If conditions allow, we'll look at the Moon, Jupiter, and distant objects in our galaxy.

The hike is 1 mile roundtrip. Please bring a flashlight for the return hike in the darkness.

Meet at the visitor center. All ages are welcome!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

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

Latitude and Longitude 30.458335, -94.387404

Schedule

Date:

Mar 21, 2026

Time:

7:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Contact Information

Scott Sharaga
409-951-6700
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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Walk
Tags: big thicket, park after dark, astronomy, stargazing, night sky