National Preserve · Texas, United States
Big Thicket National Preserve
Big Thicket National Preserve is a national preserve in Texas, United States, covering 113,122 acres (45,779 ha), established in 1974.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Preserve |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas, United States |
| Area | 113,122 acres (45,779 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 30.1991° N, 94.1160° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Big Thicket National Preserve
The Big Thicket is the name given to a somewhat imprecise region of a heavily forested area of Southeast Texas in the United States. This area represents a portion of the mixed pine-hardwood forests or "Piney Woods" of the Southeast US. The National Park Service established the Big Thicket National Preserve (BTNP) within the region in 1974 and it is recognized as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. Although the diversity of animals in the area is high for a temperate zone with over 500 vertebrates, it is the complex mosaic of ecosystems and plant diversity that is particularly remarkable.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) · Houston, United States · 74.7 miles away
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) · Houston, United States · 79.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Thicket National Preserve?
Big Thicket National Preserve is in Texas, United States (30.1991° N, 94.1160° W).
When was Big Thicket National Preserve established?
Big Thicket National Preserve was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Big Thicket National Preserve?
Big Thicket National Preserve covers 113,122 acres (45,779 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Thicket_National_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/bith/ — Official park page.