During a Swamp Base Trek, participants get to spend the night in hammocks on Rougarou Island. It is a great way to try out hammock camping without having to invest in an expensive system of your own.  Many Swamp Base participants discover that they love hammock camping, and can't wait to swing from the trees on more adventures after their trek. A correctly hung hammock and proper sleeping position are key to a positive hammock experience. How to hang the hammock correctly? St

You paddled the 61.6 miles. You faced the Atchafalaya wilderness. You summited the levee. You have conquered the swamp! And now, you want to share your experience and accomplishment with others, but “Oh no!”, you have lost your Trek Award Patch! Whatever will you do? We all know how meaningful and important the Trek Award Patch is (if you forgot, check out the previous post about the patch meaning ). Fear not, you can receive a replacement patch. To request a replacement patc

While on a high adventure trek at Swamp Base, Scouts and Scouters spend a night on Rougarou Island. There they sleep in hammocks and...