Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381 is the local chapter of the Order of the Arrow (Scouting America's National Honor Society) serving the Gateway Area Council, which is headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

The history of the lodge spans decades and is tied directly to the history of the local council and its primary summer camp. The lodge was originally chartered in 1947 under the name Braves of Decorah Lodge #381. The name paid homage to Camp Decorah—the council's main 330-acre camp located near Galesville, Wisconsin along the Black River—and the region's indigenous history, specifically Ho-Chunk Chief Decorah.

In 1995, the lodge officially changed its name to Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge.

• Meaning: The name translates to "the place where three rivers meet," reflecting the local geography of the Coulee Region where the Mississippi, Black, and La Crosse rivers converge.

• Lodge Totem: Along with the name change, the lodge adopted the Canoe as its official totem.

The primary camp used by the Gateway Area Council and Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381 is Camp Decorah.

The council also utilizes Hoffman Park near Black River Falls, Wisconsin, for more rustic, primitive outdoor adventures.

Camp Decorah Overview

Located roughly 15 miles north of La Crosse along the Black River in Holmen, Wisconsin, Camp Decorah spans 330 acres of wooded sand hills. It serves as the central hub for the area's Scouting programs and features:

• Lodge Headquarters: The property features a dedicated OA Lodge building alongside other year-round rustic bunkhouses and modern cabins.

• Year-Round Activities: It hosts traditional Scouts BSA Resident Summer Camps, Cub Scout Day/Overnight Camps, and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT).

• Amenities & Programs: The property is equipped with a 45-foot climbing tower, a COPE low-ropes course, a stocked fishing pond, a zip line, shooting sports ranges, and a 5-mile trail system.

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