Did you know that January is Mentoring Month? A mentor is an experienced Scout or adult leader who becomes a trusted guide and counselor to a less experienced individual. Mentors are not necessarily someone assigned to the role, but more often than not are someone who naturally found themselves filling a mentorship role. Mentors ask questions and challenge assumptions.They help Scouts to grow in character and maturity. A Swamp Base high adventure trek is a great vehicle to sh

It’s that wonderful time of year where families gather, gifts and stories are shared, we light giant bonfires, and we all eagerly await a man dressed in fur, traveling by a gator propelled pirogue to replace the carrots in our shoes with candy… Oh wait, that’s just a Cajun thing?  Regardless of where and how you celebrate Christmas, I hope you can include a little Cajun “Joie de vivre” this holiday season. Here are a few Cajun Christmas traditions to consider. Most people hav

Okay ladies, this one's for you! We receive questions and concerns about feminine hygiene in the swamp pretty frequently, but don’t worry, it’s really nothing to get your panties in a bunch about. There are ways to navigate through staying comfortable, using the bathroom, and dealing with your period that allow you to still have a great time on a Swamp Base Trek. Don’t let any of those aforementioned things keep you from participating in high adventure! Let’s start with some