Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

Canoeing

Twenty miles north of Beaumont, this 5,561-acre sanctuary harbors swamp, open-floor forest, and pinelands habitats that together sustain 727 plant and 234 animal species. Visitors can hike, bird watch, or rent canoes from local vendors and explore the cypress-lined Village Creek. Open daily during daylight hours; admission free. Call for directions.

Website: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/texas/preserves/art6024.html

Phone:(409) 385-0445

Itineraries

Artisans, Architecture and Antiques

Today, Pineywoods arts and culture mix the down-home with the cutting edge--and testify to the region’s diverse mix of people and traditions.

Texas History Comes to Life

From “The Oldest Town in Texas” to the Pineywoods’ biggest city--the region's rich history abounds.

Get In Tune with Nature

A wealth of state parks, a national preserve and other sanctuaries offer a full menu of recreational options, from birding to boating.

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Nature & Outdoors Spotlight

Boating in Big Thicket

The waterways of Big Thicket National Preserve draw boating enthusiasts from all over Texas, the country, and the world. Big Thicket has two official canoeing trails, but these are just a fraction of the canoeing, kayaking, and other boating experiences the preserve affords, which also include wild-river experiences along the Neches River and the primal pleasures of paddling through cypress and tupelo swamps in Pine Island Bayou. Boating is permitted from April through October. Read more>

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