Order of the Arrow Where To Go Activities Guide Sponsored by Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381 Gateway Area Council (Spring 2009 Edition) Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381 – Gateway Area Council, BSA, - 2009a, Updated 4/5/2009 1 (this page intentionally left blank) Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381 – Gateway Area Council, BSA, - 2009a, Updated 4/5/2009 2 Introduction Order of the Arrow – “Where To Go” Guide This resource has been developed to help leaders provide a greater outdoor adventure. We hope to expand this booklet regularly with more ideas and places to go. A large part of the Scouting program calls for new experiences in new places! A committee of the Order of the Arrow youth were selected, and under the guidance of the Lodge Executive Committee, developed this resource as a service to you. One of the major purposes of the Order is to promote Scout camping and to help strengthen the district and council camping year-round. This includes our Camp Decorah summer and winter programs, Camporees, Klondikes, Expos, High Adventure Bases and unit camping. Although not listed in this resource, another great place to take your unit includes county owned property. This is often available for little or no cost and can be arranged by contacting your local Park Department or County Forester. More information about nearby private and public facilities can be found at your local Chamber of Commerce. We want to thank you for keeping the “Outing” in Scouting. Disclaimer Note that the Internet links included in this document are for your convenience. There is no connection to them, other than their being to BSA-recognized units (councils, or Scouting.org), government agencies, tourism groups, or organizations that share a similar interest in that particular topic. They were valid and useful at the time they were included in this edition. Click at your own risk. By Braves of Decorah & Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge 381 Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381 – Gateway Area Council, BSA, - 2009a, Updated 4/5/2009 3 Contents Guide Improvements .............................................................................................................................................................6 Where to go… General Information..........................................................................................................................................7 A History of the Gateway Area Council’s Order of the Arrow.............................................................................................8 Order of the Arrow ................................................................................................................................................................9 Our Vision for the Order of the Arrow..............................................................................................................................9 Purpose ..............................................................................................................................................................................9 History...............................................................................................................................................................................9 Membership.......................................................................................................................................................................9 Lodges .............................................................................................................................................................................10 Sections ...........................................................................................................................................................................10 Region Leadership...........................................................................................................................................................11 National Leadership.........................................................................................................................................................11 OA Troop/Team Representative......................................................................................................................................12 Outdoor Code ......................................................................................................................................................................13 Guide to Safe Scouting .........................................................................................................................................................14 Introduction to the Guide to Safe Scouting .........................................................................................................................14 Control of Flammable Liquids in Camp..............................................................................................................................15 Chemical Fuels ..............................................................................................................................................................15 Guidelines for Safely Using Chemical Stoves and Lanterns ...................................................................................15 Flammability Warning.................................................................................................................................................16 Extinguishers.................................................................................................................................................................16 Guide to Safe Scouting : Fuels and Fire Prevention...................................................................................................16 Year-Round Fireguard Plan.................................................................................................................................................17 BSA Wilderness Use Policy................................................................................................................................................18 Wisconsin Scout Camps ......................................................................................................................................................19 Central Region - Area One - Section C1B Scout Camps...........................................................................................19 Central Region - Area One - Section C1A Scout Camps...........................................................................................23 Central Region – Area Three - Wisconsin Scout Camps ...........................................................................................23 Central Region – Other Wisconsin Scout Camps .......................................................................................................26 Central Region - Area Two - Scout Camps .................................................................................................................26 Camp Decorah .....................................................................................................................................................................28 Hoffman Park ......................................................................................................................................................................30 National Camping Award....................................................................................................................................................31 The 50-Miler Award............................................................................................................................................................32 Centennial Quality Awards Program...................................................................................................................................33 Cub Scout Outdoor Awards.................................................................................................................................................34 National Summertime Pack Award .................................................................................................................................34 National Den Award........................................................................................................................................................34 Tour Permits........................................................................................................................................................................35 Where to go… Camping..........................................................................................................................................................36 Neshonoc Lakeside Campground........................................................................................................................................37 Waterfalls ............................................................................................................................................................................44 Minnesota includes the Root River falls at Lanesboro. .......................................................................................................44 Wisconsin/UP Michigan waterfalls.Unique Natural Features .............................................................................................44 Unique Natural Features......................................................................................................................................................45