Kountze, Texas
Make the most of your time in Kountze, TX, and visit Big Thicket National Preserve. Pickup a birding checklist from the visitor center and keep an eye out for approximately 185 bird species that either live there or are migrating through. There are almost 40-miles of hiking trails that take you through a number of impressive ecosystems and landscapes. Bring your own kayak or hire one from nearby and set out on the 21-mile Village Creek Paddling Trail and have the adventure of a lifetime.