As a part of our series highlighting council high adventure programs, we will be featuring Lenhok’sin High Adventure in this edition. Lenhok’sin High Adventure is a part of the National Capitol Area Council in Virginia.

The Lenhok’sin High Adventure offers an awesome backcountry experiences based out of Goshen Scout Reservation.

• The base has five high adventure options for backpacking, climbing, whitewater, kayaking and rock and river adventures.

o Trail Trek

 5-day, 4-night backcountry adventure

 Specially designed itineraries based on interest of the crew and abilities

 Staffed outposts or other activities along the trail

 Participants should have backpacking experience

 Crew size is 6-12 people

o Canoe Trek

 5 day, 4-night backcountry adventure

 61-mile trek on the James River

 Navigate over 100 Class 1 rapids, 20 challenging Class II rapids and the infamous Balcony Falls Rapid

 Fishing is available

 Optional river clean-up to complete the service project for the 50-miler award

 Passed the BSA swim test

 Group size is 8-12 individuals

o Outposts and Activities

 Aquatics – stand up paddle boards or kayak around Lake Merriweather

 Caving

 COPE High Elements

 Foxfire – 1900’s Appalacian blacksmithing forge where you can create items

 Mountain man area shooting black powder rifles, tomahawk throwing, and learn about trade and fur trappers

 Primitive experiences

 Woods edge featuring archer, dagger throwing, and survivalist skills in a medieval homestead

o Special Programs for individuals or a small group

 Provisional Trail Trek

 Provisional River Trek

Requirements

• Youth must be 13-years old by September 1 of the year before

• One or more crew member must have Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

• Canoe trek must have one adult with other water activity related training

If this sounds like a cool opportunity, head over to gotogoshen.org and search for LenHokSin High Adventure for more information. There is a lot more info on their site.

If you want more information on all kinds of high adventure options, head over to HighAdventureScouting.com.

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As a part of our series highlighting council high adventure programs, we will be featuring Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan High Adventure in this edition. Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan High Adventure is a part of the Northeast Illinois Council.

The Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan High Adventure offers some awesome backcountry experiences.

• The base has three high adventure options for Canoeing, Backpacking, and Kayaking.

o Canoeing Treks

 Boundary Waters/Quetico

• Travel to the boundary waters area near the Gunflint Trail along the US-Canada border

• Moose, black bears, otters, pine martens, and loons are some of the animals in the area

 Flambeau Flowage

• Area filled with islands and coves

• Famous area for walleye fishing but northern pike, muskies, bass sturgeon, catfish, bluegill, and many other fish are in the area

• Camping at primitive sites

• Eagles, ospreys, beavers and sand cranes are some of the animals in the area

 Wisconsin Headwaters

• Trips can be modified to your groups needs

• Fishing is excellent from native trout to a range of panfish and gamefish

• Eagles, wolves, black bears, seer herons, and hawks roam in this area.

o Backpacking Trek

 Porcupine Mountains

• Treks range from 20-50 miles long dependent on crew preference

• Permits, equipment, food and an experienced guide are provided.

• The area offers a mixed terrain from mountains to lakes

 Isle Royale

• The area is only accessible by boat to the least visited national park crossing Lake Superior’s northwest section

• Thousands of acres of backcountry camping

• Great scenery paired with moose and wolves on the island.

 Ice Age Trail

• Trail winds through the lakes and bogs formed by the last glacier’s melting

• Set among a forest of spruce, fir, maple, and birch

• Excellent introduction to backcountry camping and is a good prep hike for a Philmont trek

o Kayaking

 Apostle Island Kayak Trek

• Trek led by an experienced guide through the collection of islands in Lake Superior

• Stunning geological formations including caverns, arches and pillars only accessible to other kayakers

• Camping will be done on the sandy beaches in the area.

If this sounds like a cool opportunity, head over to makajawan.com for more information. There is a lot more info on their site.

If you want more information on all kinds of high adventure options, head over to HighAdventureScouting.com.

As a part of our series highlighting council high adventure programs, we will be featuring Swamp Base in this edition. Swamp Base is located near Lafayette, LA operated by the Evangeline Area Council.

Swamp Base is a unique experience set in the Atchafalaya Swamp.

The excursion ventures through remote swamplands and caters to Scouts and registered adult leaders

· Designed to highlight adventure and the vastness of the swamp

· 61.6-mile journey through the western side of the Atchafalaya (a-chaf-a-lie-a) Swamp

· Paddle an average of 15.4 miles per day

· Allows you to get up close and personal with alligators on a swamp led tour by local guides

· Features floating campsites and a night at a primitive campsite at Rougarou (Roo-Gaa-Roy) Island.

The trip

· Day 1 is 19.4 miles featuring a wall of cypress trees as you start out. The Turtles floating campsite will be a welcome sight on night 1.

· Day 2 is 10.4 miles and starts with a swamp tour on a boat. You will spend the night on Rougarou (Roo-Gaa-Roy) Island.

· Day 3 is 14.6 miles, and you will venture though the forgotten cove. You will be spending two nights at Camp Atchafalaya (a-chaf-a-lie-a). Crews will enjoy a Cajun Cracker Barrel on Day 3.

· Day 4 features no paddling as you enjoy activities such as wood carving, Cajun Cooking, branding, and trail exploration. You will also get a chance to hold a baby alligator.

· Day 5 will take crews 17.2 miles and completion of the trek. There is an 800-foot portage that is called the Swamp Stomp where crews will have a good time in the mud.

Swamp Base also has other events throughout the year including the Swamp-O-Ree as well as opportunities for shorter weekend trips.

If this sounds like a cool opportunity, head over to swampbasebsa.org for more information. There is a lot more info on their site.

If you want more information on all kinds of high adventure options, head over to HighAdventureScouting.com.

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