Happy Mardi Gras y’all!!  Photo by Natalie Maynor: Mardi Gras in Cajun Country, Tee Mamou, Louisiana If you’re not from South Louisiana, Mardi Gras might seem like a foreign concept. But here in the South, it's many people’s favorite holiday! It literally translates to ‘Fat Tuesday’ because it is the last day before lent begins- a time where Catholics are expected to fast for 40 days until Easter. It’s a time for celebration, feasting, community, and fun!  Mardi Gras originat

The Swamp Base Trek Award patch was created to recognize the achievements of Scouts and adult leaders that participate on a high adventure trek and "conquered the swamp" by completing a trek. The patch is designed to represent the Swamp Base experience. It cannot be bought, sold, or traded... only earned. The main dark gray portion of the patch is a cypress tree silhouette, the state tree of Louisiana and prominent tree of the swamp. The silhouette implies the mystery associa

When on a Swamp Base trek, within your crew, there are several roles that need to be filled. We call these crew positions. There are six different crew positions (Trek Advisor, Crew Leader, Chaplain’s Aide, Swamp Steward, e-Scribe, and Trek Participant)  and making sure the right person is chosen to fill the role is important. Maximizing the effort and attention you give to your crew responsibilities can in turn, maximize the benefits and rewards you gain from your experience