Featured Destinations
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky
Backpacking Trip
March 29-April 1 or Sept. 4-7, 2012
or reserve your own dates for 2012!
Explore mixing history with natural beauty makes the best adventure. Cumberland Gap tucked in where Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee meet offers both. Follow the Wilderness Road as Daniel Boone did in 1775 and hike along forested ridges with spectacular panoramic views. A great trip for all but especially suited for families and youth groups.
Upcoming Events
- March 29-April 1, 2012, Cumberland Gap NHP, KY
- April 20, 2012, CPR/AED Course
- April 21-22, 2012, Wilderness First Aid Course
- April 27-29, 2012, Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- May 9-13, 2012, Leave No Trace Master Educator Course
- June 10-15, 2012, West Virginia Highlands, WV FULL
- June 10-16, 2012, Mt. Rogers NRA / AT, VA FULL
- August 11-19, 2012, Boundary Waters Canoe Area - Aldo Leopold Center, MN/WI
- September 4-7, 2012, Cumberland Gap NHP, KY
- September 17-22, 2012, Pictured Rocks Lakeshore, MI
- October 16-21, 2012, Knobstone Trail, IN
- November 2-4, 2012, Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- November 16, 2012, CPR/AED Course
- November 17-18, 2012, Wilderness First Aid Course
SERVE YOUR PACK, TROOP OR CREW
Green Earth Outdoors was founded to help all people, especially the youth, get outside and enjoy nature responsibly. As Scout leaders ourselves, we are eager to share our 30+ years of experience working with Scouts and Leaders to meet your unit’s program objectives by providing Scout discounts for equipment sales, canoe rentals, and gear rental. Additional value added services include unit high adventure planning/logistics and outdoor skills instruction.

Unit Camping Equipment Sales
Is your pack, troop or crew looking to purchase new camping equipment? Let Green Earth Outdoors leverage our existing relationships with outdoor gear companies to offer your unit significant discounts on tents, stoves, Dutch Oven cookware and many other items from over 300 leading manufacturers. We are also available to visit a troop meeting after the purchase to demonstrate proper set up, use and care of the equipment to so your troop gets the most life out of it. We can also provide group discounts on personal gear like backpacks and sleeping bags too. Contact Us today to schedule an appointment with your unit leaders.
Canoe Rental
Green Earth Outdoors can provide top quality canoes, paddles and PFD’s at competitive prices for day, weekend or extended trips. From popular local rivers and lakes such as Blue River, Floyds Fork, Falls of the Ohio, Indian/Celina Lake to those less paddled, Green Earth Outdoors can transport canoes, equipment, and your Scouts to any navigable waterway with public access. Canoe instruction from a certified American Canoe Association instructor is also available. Contact Us for a group quote.
High Adventure Planning and Logistics
Are your youth looking for high adventure? Green Earth Outdoors can help. Regardless of your group’s skill or experience level, we work with your unit to plan and prepare a program that keeps your youth motivated and involved. We can provide your adult leaders with the assistance they need for a successful high adventure program.
Whether you seek a canoeing, backpacking, climbing or a multi-sport adventure, we can handle all of the details including transportation, reservations, itinerary, maps, guides, gear lists, food packs, equipment, and unit preparations for an exciting program that will meet your group’s budget, schedule and interest requirements. We can also offer competitive packages to the Boundary Waters or the Rockies when compared to Northern Tier or Philmont. Visit our Adventure Travel section to review some of our trip destinations or ask us to propose something unique for your unit.
Outdoor Skills Instruction
Green Earth Outdoors offers Outdoor Skills Instruction to meet your unit’s specific needs. Each session is presented using an interactive format that gives Scouts and Leaders the opportunity to actually practice the skills learned and receive constructive feedback. Outdoor Skill Instruction modules include:
| Canoeing Basics | Backpacking Basics | Advanced Backpacking |
| Knots for the Outdoors | Leave No Trace | Wilderness Navigation |
| Backcountry Cooking | Wilderness Survival | Intro to Mountaineering |
| Canoe Camping | Wilderness First Aid/CPR | Winter Camping |
| Dutch Oven Cooking |
Gear Rental
For many youth, acquiring the gear to properly enjoy the outdoors can be an expensive endeavor. For many units, not having the funds to purchase their own equipment can prevent the outdoor program from flourishing. Green Earth Outdoors offers personal and group rental gear with discounts for Scouts, Leaders and units. Our high quality equipment can be conveniently picked up or delivered within the Louisville Metro area. Visit the Gear Rental section of our website for a current list of equipment and pricing. Be sure to ask for the Scout discount!

