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Winter 2025 Happenings at Big Thicket National Preserve

January 29, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

student artwork showing a nighttime forest scene with a full moon, stars, clouds, trees, and a swamp. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Winter has a lot going on! Join free night hikes, history programs, and canoe trips. See student art at the visitor center. Volunteer with us and plant native plants. Get a hog trapping permit to help remove invasive feral hogs.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Confirm whether your planned visit requires a reservation, ticket or permit, and check the official availability and fees before booking.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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