Aquatics – Page 2 – Scouting magazine

Float away from stress on the Ozark National Scenic Riverways

By Aaron Derr

Explore a Missouri paddling paradise at the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Go inside Louisiana’s popular Swamp Base

By Michael Freeman

Thanks to word of mouth and some smart marketing, reservations at Louisiana’s Swamp Base are pouring in. We visited the swamp to find the secret to success.

Test your knowledge of canoeing skills

By Aaron Derr

Before you head down the river with your troop or crew, put your paddling skills to the test with this interactive quiz.

Seven reasons Scouts should try packrafting

By Scouting magazine

Learn why you and your Scouts should try this versatile way to explore the outdoors.

Wet and wild kayaking gear for beginners and experts alike

By Scouting magazine

Find top-rated kayaking gear that will meet the needs of your Scouts and Venturers.

A leader’s guide to the Kayaking merit badge

By Scouting magazine

Do your Scouts love to canoe? Then they’ll take quickly to kayaking. Here’s what every leader should know about this popular new merit badge.

Explore Topock Gorge: a beginner paddler’s nirvana

By Scouting magazine

Paddle this stretch of the newbie-friendly Colorado River.

Making waves in Texas: A new base for seafaring Scouts

By Scouting magazine

How the new Sea Scout Base-Galveston changes Scouting’s course.

Escape to the waters of Florida’s lush Ocala oasis

By Scouting magazine

Why Go: The setting is unlike any other in North America. Just over an hour’s drive northwest of Orlando, wedged between the Ocklawaha and St. Johns rivers, lie the Juniper Springs Recreation Area and the

Ten reasons why your Scouts and Venturers should try stand-up paddleboarding

By Scouting magazine

Get your troop or crew started with a new water activity: stand-up paddleboarding. This list breaks down what’s so great about this versatile water sport.