What: Whitewater kayaking the Bois Brule River
Where: Boise Brule River, Wisconsin
When: Wednesday, June 14 through Saturday, June 17
Cost: approximately $150 (includes transportation, camping, food, kayak equipment, and a T-shirt)
Requirements: be age 11 or older
This year, the Scouts have chosen to go whitewater kayaking. The Bois Brule River has been chosen because of its proximity to Robbinsdale (about a 3-hour drive) and is home to mostly class I and II rapids, so Scouts of all ages and abilities can go.
We plan to choose a day in May to practice on flat water (a lake or river) to give everyone a feel for kayaking. If possible, we will work toward the Kayaking and Whitewater merit badges on this trip.
For a good overview, check out MilesPaddled.com’s Bois Brule River Paddle Guide. They have great information as well as videos from different sections of the river.
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