Big Thicket by Lamplight

Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night?Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This hike will explore some of the stories that make the Big Thicket special and mysterious. If you enjoy legends and real-life stori......More

Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night?Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This hike will explore some of the stories that make the Big Thicket special and mysterious. If you enjoy legends and real-life stories of the Big Thicket, this is the hike for you! 1 hour, 1 mile roundtrip. Please bring a flashlight and shoes suitable for hiking. Meet at the Sundew Trail, on County Road 1910 between Kountze and Warren.

Sundew Trail, Hickory Creek Savannah Unit | Warren, TX

Canoe Trip

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actu......More

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actual start time depends on the season) and take 3-4 hours.The location of the canoe trip will be provided upon registration. Please call the visitor center at 409-951-6700 to reserve your spot. We have 16 seats available per trip. Please limit one family per reservation. Reservations open 2 weeks prior to trip.

Canoe trip leader will provide specific location 1-2 days before the trip. Trips are usually on Village Creek in Kountze, Silsbee, or Lumberton, or Neches River in Beaumont.

Nature Walk: Learn About Longleaf!

Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail!Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems the longleaf pine uplands and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way learn how the preserve uses many tools to res......More

Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail!Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems the longleaf pine uplands and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way learn how the preserve uses many tools to restore this area—including fire!The walk is 1 mile roundtrip. Participants will have a chance to explore on their own after the program ends.Meet at the visitor center flagpole. All ages welcome no reservations required.

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

Freedom 250: Presidents' Day Trash Clean-Up

Spend a morning giving back to your public land!Volunteer with us as we pick up trash and beautify a scenic spot in the preserve.Location: Meet at Village Creek boat launch on US Hwy 96 in Lumberton.All supplies are provided. All ages are welcome!Sign up on volunteer.go......More

Spend a morning giving back to your public land!Volunteer with us as we pick up trash and beautify a scenic spot in the preserve.Location: Meet at Village Creek boat launch on US Hwy 96 in Lumberton.All supplies are provided. All ages are welcome!Sign up on volunteer.gov

Lumberton, TX: Village Creek boat launch on US Hwy 96

Canoe Trip

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actu......More

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actual start time depends on the season) and take 3-4 hours.The location of the canoe trip will be provided upon registration. Please call the visitor center at 409-951-6700 to reserve your spot. We have 16 seats available per trip. Please limit one family per reservation. Reservations open 2 weeks prior to trip.

Canoe trip leader will provide specific location 1-2 days before the trip. Trips are usually on Village Creek in Kountze, Silsbee, or Lumberton, or Neches River in Beaumont.

Stargazing Stroll

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 ......More

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!

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

Nature Walk: Learn About Longleaf!

Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail!Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems the longleaf pine uplands and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way learn how the preserve uses many tools to res......More

Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail!Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems the longleaf pine uplands and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way learn how the preserve uses many tools to restore this area—including fire!The walk is 1 mile roundtrip. Participants will have a chance to explore on their own after the program ends.Meet at the visitor center flagpole. All ages welcome no reservations required.

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

Big Thicket by Lamplight

Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night?Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This hike will explore some of the stories that make the Big Thicket special and mysterious. If you enjoy legends and real-life stori......More

Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night?Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This hike will explore some of the stories that make the Big Thicket special and mysterious. If you enjoy legends and real-life stories of the Big Thicket, this is the hike for you! 1 hour, 1 mile roundtrip. Please bring a flashlight and shoes suitable for hiking. Meet at the Sundew Trail, on County Road 1910 between Kountze and Warren.

Sundew Trail, Hickory Creek Savannah Unit | Warren, TX

Canoe Trip

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actu......More

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actual start time depends on the season) and take 3-4 hours.The location of the canoe trip will be provided upon registration. Please call the visitor center at 409-951-6700 to reserve your spot. We have 16 seats available per trip. Please limit one family per reservation. Reservations open 2 weeks prior to trip.

Canoe trip leader will provide specific location 1-2 days before the trip. Trips are usually on Village Creek in Kountze, Silsbee, or Lumberton, or Neches River in Beaumont.

Big Thicket by Lamplight

Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night?Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This hike will explore some of the stories that make the Big Thicket special and mysterious. If you enjoy legends and real-life stori......More

Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night?Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This hike will explore some of the stories that make the Big Thicket special and mysterious. If you enjoy legends and real-life stories of the Big Thicket, this is the hike for you! 1 hour, 1 mile roundtrip. Please bring a flashlight and shoes suitable for hiking. Meet at the Sundew Trail, on County Road 1910 between Kountze and Warren.

Sundew Trail, Hickory Creek Savannah Unit | Warren, TX

Canoe Trip

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actu......More

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actual start time depends on the season) and take 3-4 hours.The location of the canoe trip will be provided upon registration. Please call the visitor center at 409-951-6700 to reserve your spot. We have 16 seats available per trip. Please limit one family per reservation. Reservations open 2 weeks prior to trip.

Canoe trip leader will provide specific location 1-2 days before the trip. Trips are usually on Village Creek in Kountze, Silsbee, or Lumberton, or Neches River in Beaumont.

Volunteer Brush Clearing

Big Thicket National Preserve needs your help to clear brush!Location TBD. Once we confirm event details, we'll add them here. All equipment and protective gear will be provided. Please call us at 409-951-6700 if you have any questions. 

TBD