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WOODS TO WETLANDS
CAT TAI L MARSH SCE N IC WETL AN DS
AN D BOARDWALK
4233 Babe Zaharias Dr, Beaumont
409.554.2447 | beaumontcvb.com/cattail-marsh
Of the 596 bird species documented in the state
of Texas, 283 of them have been spotted in the
900-acre Cattail Marsh Wetlands located in
Beaumont’s Tyrrell Park. This migratory flyover and
scenic wetlands includes a new boardwalk and the
Hildebrandt and Willow Marsh bayous. It serves as a
refuge for pelicans, egrets, roseate spoonbills, ducks,
and more.
SHANG RI L A BOTAN ICAL
GARDE N S AN D NATURE CE NTE R
2111 W Park Ave, Orange
409.670.9113 | shangrilagardens.org
Featuring more than 300 plant species, the 252acre Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature
Center is in nearby Orange, Texas. The gardens
include floral-lined meandering pathways,
education areas, and outdoor rooms with natureinspired sculptures. Educational programs and
community events are held throughout the year.
VI LL AG E CRE E K STATE PARK
8854 Park Rd 74, Lumberton
409.755.7322 | tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/village-creek
Situated on the edge of the Big Thicket National
Preserve, Village Creek State Park is home to diverse
plants and wildlife. Explore eight miles of trails via foot
or bike. Swim, fish, paddle, and camp on the water.
B IG TH ICKET NATIONAL PRE SE RVE
6102 FM 420, Kountze
409.951.6700 | nps.gov/bith
The Big Thicket National Preserve spans nine
different ecosystems, including hardwood forest,
coastal plain, swamp, desert, and prairie. In
1981, the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added the
preserve to its international network of biosphere
reserves. Visitors can enjoy hiking its 40 miles of
trails, as well as backcountry camping, canoeing,
and fishing on the Neches River or Village Creek.
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