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Canoeing at the Big Thicket.
Explore the Big Thicket with a guided canoe trip to experience the waterway of the preserve from a new angle. The free adventure 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 at 10 a.m. and take 3-4 hours. Locations vary, but this Saturday, Jan. 28, is open for launch.
Sunday, Jan. 29, the Big Thicket Preserve will be open for a free, guided Off-The-Beaten-Path Hike, a roughly five-hour trek, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Start your trip to the Big Thicket at the visitor center, in the middle of the Big Thicket region, to grab some maps before you hit the trail, watch the park film, or take in the artistry on display at the annual Art Show.
This year’s art show theme is titled “People of Big Thicket” and was created in partnership with the International Fiber Collaborative (IFC).
The IFC worked with students from across the country to create more than 70 pieces of art highlighting the people who explore and enjoy Big Thicket. Thirteen schools sent in artwork from seven states including Lincoln Middle School in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Stuart Mesa Community School in Oceanside, California, and Central Heights School in Nacogdoches. The exhibition will be on display at the visitor center through the end of April.
The visitor center is located about 7 miles north of the city of Kountze at the intersection of US 69/287 and FM 420, 6102 FM 420. Check out the preserve’s calendar of events for more information at https://www.nps.gov/bith/planyourvisit/calendar.htm; and call (409) 951-6700 to reserve a spot – or two.