CONQUER the country’s most intimidating wilderness—the Louisiana swamps! Swamp Base offers Scouting’s premier high adventure canoe treks through the Atchafalaya Swamp. At 1.4 million acres—an area bigger than the Florida Everglades—the Atchafalaya (pronounced uh-CHA-fuh-LIE-uh) is the nation’s largest swamp. Shrouded in mystery, for the adventurous and the prepared this vast and ever-changing envi
ronment offers challenges to face and wonders to behold. The Atchafalaya is as diverse as it is large. Comprised of three distinct swamp environments—long twisting bayous, iconic cypress-tupelo swamps, and large freshwater lakes—the Atchafalaya’s size and diversity make it “the most dynamic paddling environment in the country.”
In truth, no mere description captures the experience of the swamp. You have to paddle its waters, spot its wildlife, and sleep among its ancient trees in order to truly understand the adventure. Are you prepared for the challenge of Louisiana’s swamps? TREK 1
An all-around Louisiana experience! This trek includes challenging tests of endurance with lessons about the environments, cultures, food, and communities of the swamp and Louisiana.
• 61.6-miles of Paddling!
• Come to understand the importance of our nation’s largest wetland ecosystem while staying on board the Swamp Base floating campsites.
• Survive a night in the swamp at primitive Rougarou Island.
• Enjoy a swamp tour with local guides bringing you up close to alligators!
