big thicket national preserve
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For those who love nature, the Big Thicket National Preserve is a beautiful, special place. We went to the Pitcher Plant trail and amazing pitcher plants with other flowers. The visitor's center has some excellent educational displays and the young man who was there was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Just in time, the last remnants of a once huge wild area unique in North America, are being forever preserved. For sightseers, campers, canoeists, photographers, nature enthusiasts and birders the Big Thicket National Preserve is a must see. The Preserve is well maintained, run by a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, and the facilities are top notch.
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This preserve is so easy to access and you will be surprised at the diversity of the plants and trees. Easy access to all paths and the still of the forest is awesome!
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This was our second visit to this area around Kuntze. Nice exhibits (a few were out of order) at the visitor center and plenty of books and brochures. Our visit was in late August and it is very hot and humid and the insects including Mosquitos are very active. In spite of the discomfort we enjoyed the Kirby trail, sundew and pitcher plant trail. The sundew trail is still partly closed for renovations. Nice pitcher plants (sarracenia alata) and a variety of summer bloomers. Many beautiful swallow tailed butterflies. We were the only people at the visitor center and on the trails on the Sunday afternoon we visited these places. We plan teo return in Spring to better enjoy the trails and to do some birdwatching.
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Thankfully the National Park System has preserved this wonderfully fascinating landscape from the ravages of.... well....Texas. There is little to do in Beaumont so grab a canoe rental, some binoculars and put on some sturdy shoes to head into Big Thicket.
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What an easy way to get in touch with nature! My husband and I enjoyed a picnic near the visitors center and then took a relaxing hike. We are looking forward to trying other trails in the future.
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love the area but they are improving the side trails so construction takes away from the nature loving part.
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My parents had been complaining it is too "dry" in Houston after they moved from San Francisco Bay Area to join me. They got used to the huge red wood national parks in Bay Area. But in Houston, they are living in urban developed land. So I picked Big Thicket for the 1st family trip in Texas. I am glad to pick the right place. The forest, the hiking trails, the fresh air, and the peaceful environment made everyone happy. You will not regrest to spend a long weekends in the area. We visited Kountz and Beaumont this time. We will come back for the other sections. After the trip, I felt recharged.
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In this very developed part of Texas, it is great to find wonderful hiking in such a natural setting. The Big Thicket is what this part of Texas would look like if it wasn't for the rampant development and it is a great escape for the city-dwellers in Houston and Beaumont. I always take the Turkey Creek Trail because it is the longest, though I have yet to finish it because doing so would mean having to camp overnight (due to the length of the trail) and I usually don't have enough time since I tend to come during the week on one of my days off from work, but it is great to take a 4-8 hour hike through. I have been many times and have never seen another hiker and it is a truly great experience to be so deep in nature and to find such solitude and tranquility.Going in the winter or cooler times of the year will be easier as there are few bugs and the heat won't wear you out as quickly, but I love going in the hotter months because the place has a jungle-like feel to it and is teeming with life. However, you must beware of ticks because they are very common here when it is warm. Be sure that you are using appropriate insect repellent and that your dogs have flea/tick medication to ward these pests away.Even though it is technically not allowed, I would recommend more experienced or educated hikers to try bushwhacking and going off-trail where you can get a much better feel for how diverse this area truly is. From the trails, you often do not get a feel for how much variation there is in the topography and ecological zones, and there are some truly beautiful, serene areas that can only be reached by journey deep into the woods, off the trail. Do not do this if you are not properly educated, experienced, or do not have the proper equipment because there is a serious possibility that you could get lost since the woods are so dense that it may be hard to orient yourself. I love the Big Thicket very much. All of the trails are great but the Turkey Creek Trail is my favorite. I also love the little visitor center and all of its interesting information and cool little gifts. I am always looking forward to go back and explore more!
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We did 2 walks and one hike while here for a weekend. The Sundew trail was under construction so we couldn't walk the whole thing, but there were multiple other flowers in bloom so it wS still nice. The Pitcher Plant trail was fabulous, the yellow trumpet flowers were in full bloom, very strange looking flowers indeed. Was a very peaceful trail. We did the Woodland Trail as well. It was a rainy day and no one else was on the trail, that in itself was great. The trail was very wet and muddy, but we still enjoyed the solitude. Saw a raccoon and enjoyed the stretch of trail along the creek. We will be back to explore more of Big Thicket.