People

Living off the Landscape

Black History at Big Thicket

Following emancipation, formerly enslaved Blacks built communities in Big Thicket and lived off the land.

Activist, Author, Artist, & Ranger

Geraldine Watson

Read more about Geraldine Watson, whose passion and expertise helped establish Big Thicket National Preserve.

Mr. Big Thicket

Lance Rosier

Read more about the famed naturalist nicknamed "Mr. Big Thicket."