America's Foreign Country

1x02: Swamp Things with Ben Pierce


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The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area is home to the largest river swamp in North America, and today's guest has seen a good bit of it. Ben Pierce is the Executive Director of Louisiana Swamp Base, which runs the High Adventure Trek for the Boy Scouts of America. Join us as we dispel myths about basin wildlife, discuss Caroline's first paddling experience, and learn about the beauty and majesty of the Atchafalaya swamp.


You can learn more about Louisiana Swamp Base at https://www.bsaswampbase.org/. Follow ANHA @atchafalaya_nha, and learn more about the heritage area at www.atchafalaya.org.#AmericasForeignCountry #CominAtcha

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