Swamp Base was started in 2013 to offer high-adventure treks and paddling trips through the Atchafalaya Swamp. Modeled from the BSA's four National High Adventure camps and bases (Philmont Scout Ranch ...

For the past 14 years, Ben Pierce has served as the executive director of the Lafayette-based nonprofit Louisiana Swamp Base, as well as the director for Swamp Base’s partner company, McGee’s Swamp ...