I'm in the area of Big Thicket National preserve. The preserve is roughly 98,000 acres, but the area known as The Big Thicket has no distinct boudaries. It contains parts of multiple counties in SE Texas,and is dominated by pine woods. It is thought to be one of the more biologically diverse areas in the US. The diversity is not due to rare or unusual species, but the confluence of habitats that occur here; eastern hardwoods, southern pines, appalacians, southwestern desserts, and cypress swamps. In fairness, it is somewhat unremarkable to ride through, looking rather like industrial forestland (in the area more generally known as the Big Thicket, not the preserve itself which I didn't visit.
I got very wet in the big thicket today, finishing the day at Sheperd, TX in a downpour. I'm staying at a cushy (for me) hotel tonight, and drying everything out. The warmer temps, pushing into the 50s F this afternoon, were a welcome change.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Big Thicket
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You deserve some TLC after a day like that!!! Hope U R all dried out and cozy! Reading your blog always put a smile on my face! Thank you for bringing me with you on your journey!
ReplyDeleteit is starting to look like XMass .... shovel is out and ready in case!
C all that U R missing!
How about XMass lights on your bike!...for the kid in you!..Ah! Ah!
Happy exploring!
D
I've been following your great adventure with an avuncular eye. I've tried getting through, but without much luck. You are really on a great adventure. I envy..
ReplyDeleteD, I've felt a little badly about not attracting enough attention here. Probably some battery powered christmas lights or maybe a set of reigndeer antlers would be just the thing to get some of these East Texans to give me a little of their time.
ReplyDeleteAvuncular, now there's a word you don't hear everyday. I have to say, if I was following someone doing what I am doing, I think I would be envious too. Then again, there was the guy at Jim's place who thought I was an idiot...
Carl,
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying learning about the birds, people, the places and even responsible forestry, but I have to admit....I wish you'd double back and just drive me home one of those '66 Chevelles.
Mark
...when you're done with the rest of the adventure, that is.
ReplyDeleteMark, you always were a chevy guy. What about those T-birds baby?
ReplyDeleteA T-bird might see me through too. It'll take me back to childhood. I'll never forget Mom's purple (burgundy that is) T-bird.
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