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PADDLING THE
ATCHAFALAYA
McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours
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Every summer, Scouts from across
the country descend on the
Atchafalaya Swamp of Louisiana.
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Their mission... to paddle 61.6
miles and conquer America’s
largest swamp!
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Their first day in the
#atchafalaya
involves a grueling 19.3 mile
paddle.
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Including sights of beautiful moss
draped cypress trees and local
houseboats.
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When they arrive, many
participants think of swamps as
dangerous and disgusting places.
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It’s not until they see it firsthand,
that they truly understand it’s
beauty and significance.
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Crews of
#scouts
twist and turn
through the flooded forests.
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Morning light is both magical and
mysterious, as the sunlight
illuminated the Spanish moss.
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By the end of a challenging trip, a
newfound appreciation has been
formed for the swamp.
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Learn more about high
adventure treks through
the Atchafalaya Swamp
at
www.bsaswampbase.org
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