I’m at the northernmost point of my 400-mile Bicycle Tour through Southeast Texas and am currently at the Big Thicket Super 8 in Kountze Tx.
I posted a video to YouTube on the Big Thicket Super 8.... the link is at the end of this post.
As you can see, this is not a typical Motel Setting. The Big Thicket Super 8 in Kountze Tx is laid out on a beautiful piece of property on Hwy 69 and has the following features and amenities:
All New Facility
Outdoor Pool & Jacuzzi
Free SuperStart Breakfast
Ice & Vending Machines
Guest Laundry service
24 Hours Front Desk
The rooms have the following:
Coffee Maker
Hairdryer
Iron / Ironing Board
High Speed Internet Category 5
Refrigerator / Freezer
Microwave
The location is perfect for exploring Southeast Texas as this motel can be used as a hub for many available activities - indoor and outdoor - in every direction:
Easy Access of Hwy 69 - Beaumont and Lufkin
Camping, canoeing, natural trail, and park visiting centers
Major shopping mall -19 miles south in Beaumont
Village Creek State Park – 16 miles south in Lumberton Tx
Big Thicket National Preserve Units or Sections literally surround this location
Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor’s Center – 8 miles north
Guided Tours available
Lake Livingston State Park – 50 miles to the west in Livingston Tx
Alabama - Coushatta Casino -25 mile east in Kinder La
Activities in the area –
Scenic Driving / RV’g
Bicycling – Continental Airlines Cycling Classic - Three routes of 25, 47, and 67 miles featuring beautiful scenery and challenging hills make this perfect training for the BP MS150.
Hiking / Camping / Birdwatching – State and National Parks – National Forests
Canoeing / Kayaking – Village Creek, Neches River, Lake Livingston, Steinhagen Lake
Hunting / Fishing
Gambling and Entertainment
So if you want to stay at a comfortable, reasonably priced motel in the middle of a variety of activities in East Texas, plan your stay at the Big Thicket Super 8 in Kountze Tx.
Here's the link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkryohU3ZiI
That’s your Wills On Wheels Travel Tip for your next visit to Southeast Texas.
I really liked this motel and the staff and will definitely stay here again!
This is William Miller and I’ll see you down the road while I’m…..
Discovering America on 2 Wheels.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
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