Delta Adventures March 29, 2010

In This Issue:

• Full Moon Paddle at Oysterella's Tomorrow Night! (Tues)
• Delta Camp-Out Canoe Trip - April 10/11th
• Bottle Creek Indian Mound Tour - April 18th
• Pic of the Month - Osprey at 5 Rivers!
• Wine Tasting Sunset Cruise - April 17th
• Bartram Canoe Trail #1 - April 24th (paddle the whole trail with us)
• Full Moon Paddle - April 28th
• Bartram Canoe Trail #2 - May 8th

ALL events require advanced reservations. Please call (251) 259-8531 for reservations or more info.

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Full Moon Paddle - Oysterella’s March 30th, 5pm-10pm
FREE – 5 pm meet us at Oysterella’s restaurant on the Causeway for dinner or appetizers (participants pay for their own meal). 6:30 we will launch our canoes & kayaks and paddle out near the Battleship Alabama to enjoy a delta sunset and then we will continue to paddle by moonlight after dark.

N.B. The weather tomorrow night is forecast to be perfect, clear and calm for this paddle!! Call (251) 259 8531 to reserve your spot - rental canoes/kayaks available starting at $35.

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Delta Camp-Out Canoe Trip April 10/11th 9am Sat - 5pm Sun
$75 per person – Meet at 5 Rivers Delta Center at 8 am, Saturday morning. Enjoy a beautiful delta paddle as we make our way by canoe into the central delta. We will spend the night at a remote campsite. Day 2 will lead us to Mound Island, where we will explore 1000 year old Indian Mounds. We then paddle back out of the delta and return at approximately 5pm on Sunday. Fee includes canoe rental and all necessary gear, transport to and from launch site, campsite and guide service. Participants required to bring own camping gear/food.
Call now to book your spot: Toll-Free: 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383) or (251) 259 8531.

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Bottle Creek Indian Mound Tour April 18th 1pm – 7pm
$60 per person – More than a Boat ride, this tour begins with a presentation outlining the history of the Mississippian people and their culture, by 5 Rivers staff historian. Participants are then shuttled by van to the boat launch, where you will have ample time to relax and enjoy the Fauna and Flora of the Delta on our way to Mound Island. A narrated hike into and up the 1000 year old mounds will take place on the island. Lunch will be served on the return boat ride.
To book your spot call: Toll-Free: 1-877-411-SAFARI (7232) or (251) 259 8531

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PIC OF THE MONTH

Osprey at 5 Rivers after a successful catch!

Picture From 5RDS Visitor Pics
Joshua Murrah kindly provided the photo above, after taking part in one of our Photography & Nature Hikes at 5 Rivers. Tickets for our Pontoon Tour are being forwarded to Joshua as the winner of the Pic of the Month competition.

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Bartram Canoe Trail #1 Paddle April 24th: 10am-4pm
$15 per person (own gear) $50 per person (rental gear)Join us every other weekend as we paddle different segments of the Bartram Canoe Trail! All trips are guided by WildNative and 5RDS guides. Certificates will be issued to all participants who are able to paddle the entire trail within two years. There are 13 segments in all.This particular segment is "Globe Creek Trail" and is approximately 6.8 miles long.

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Wine Tasting Sunset Cruise April 17th: 6pm-10pm
$45 per person - Our Wine Tasting sunset cruises take in the majesty of the delta sunset, the tranquility of the delta night, all while enjoying fine wine, tasty Hors d'Oeuvres and warm company!

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Full Moon Paddle April 28th 6pm-10pm
Details/Location to be determined. Join us as we paddle after dark by full moonlight and enjoy a different perspective.

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Bartram Canoe Trail #2 Paddle May 8th 10am-4pm
$15 per person (own gear) $50 per person (rental gear)Join us as we paddle segment #2 of the Bartram Canoe Trail. All trips are guided by WildNative and 5RDS guides. Certificates will be issued to all participants who are able to paddle the entire trail within 2 years.

This particular segment is "Red Hill / Proctor Creek Trail" and is approximately 6.5 miles long.


Don't forget our Pontoon Eco-Tours run Wed - Sun at 11am - 1pm and we have Rental Canoes / Kayaks and guide service available any day of the week.

We look forward to seeing you aboard soon.

Wonderful Weather at 5 Rivers

The weather has been gorgeous lately at 5 Rivers, the Delta is starting to bloom and water enthusiasts of all ages are coming out to enjoy the sunshine! We've plenty of Canoes/Kayaks available for those interested in renting for the day. Rates start at $35. We of course still have the Eco tours on the Pontoon boat.

I've attached a picture below taken at dusk a few days ago by Michael. Absolutely stunning!

Imagine sitting in a Canoe while viewing this! We have a sunset / Full moon paddle coming up on Tuesday evening (March 30th), launching from Oysterella's, give us a call and make sure to bring your camera! 251-259-8531

See you out there!

Kristian...

Poker Paddle A Success!!

On Sunday March 7th Wild Native held a unique kayaking event. An "on the water" scavenger hunt named - The Poker Paddle. Contestants were given maps of the route and were required to navigate to specific areas along the Delta. Once there, they would search the river banks for hidden boxes that contained their next set of directions and playing cards.

Hunt participants relaxed and socialized at the conclusion of the Paddle, while enjoying homemade pulled pork sandwiches courtesy of Wild Native and Captain Michael Dorie. Envelopes were then opened and players' hands revealed: Two pair, aces and fours was the winning hand held by Paul Babb. Even those who didn't win prizes went away happy with having spent a beautiful day on the water and making some new acquaintances along the way.

Wild Native offers many of these types of events throughout the year:

• Our next paddling event is scheduled for Saturday March 20th.
• We also have a Full Moon Paddle on Tuesday March 30 at 6pm - Have you ever paddled by moonlight?
• Or join WildNative April 10th./11th for an overnight canoe trip and camp-out.

For more info or to reserve a spot on any of these events please call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE.

In addition to fun paddles Wild Native also offers specialty guided paddles focusing on nature and wildlife viewing, nature photography, native american indian mound exploration, birding, camping, even kayak lessons for those unfamiliar with the sport. In fact, Kayaking 101 is being offered this Sunday at 10am!

Wild Native, Inc is the parent company of 5 Rivers Delta Safaris. A tour boat company operating out of the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. 5RDS specializes in a variety of pontoon boat eco-tours in the Delta. They also offer safari and pirate themed youth birthday parties. Visit them online at www.5RDS.com to see all they have to offer.

Delta Adventures Update! March 3, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:
- Canoe/Kayak Poker Paddle -- Deadline for Registration = March 3rd
- Wildlife & Nature Photography Hike
- WildNative is Hiring!
- Safari & Pirate Themed Birthday Parties @ 5 Rivers

This weekends Forecast for the Delta! --
Mostly Sunny with a high near 65 --

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*LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER*
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Canoe/Kayak Poker Paddle - Sunday, March 7th. 11am - 5pm.
An all ages event. A beginner level paddle with a twist!

Compete against other teams as you paddle through the delta following clues and picking up playing cards along the way. A BBQ will be held at the end of the course and the boat with the best poker hand of cards will be our grand prize winner.
Entry Fee: $20 per boat. Registration required by March 3rd.
Canoe & kayak rentals are available.

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*SCHEDULE CHANGE*
As of March 1, 2010 our Delta Eco-Tours aboard "The Pelican" will depart
Wednesday thru Sunday, at 11am. Reservations are recommended.

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*Wildlife & Nature Photography Hike* Saturday, March 6th. 10am - 12pm.

Guided hike around the 80 acre property of 5 Rivers Delta Center. Focus on nature and beauty as well as local wildlife. Bring your own camera and get tips on how to shoot nature photos.
All participants can enter online photo contest to win prizes.

Cost is $10 per person. Reservations required.

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*Delta Canoe/Kayak Paddle & BBQ* Saturday, March 20th. 10am - 4pm.

Join us for an exploratory paddle of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. The exact location of our paddle has yet to be determined. Any suggestions? Anywhere in particular you'd like to explore? Please let us know. We are always happy to plan trips to areas that folks want to see.

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Canoe & kayak rentals are available any day of the week. Please call in advance to arrange a guided or an unguided canoe/kayak excursion.
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Party Party Party!
We also now host Safari and Pirate themed childrens Birthday Parties.
Maximum of 30 Children.
Party Favours, Cake, Games and much, much more
Reservations are required: For more information and a brochure, email info@5rds.com or call 1-877-411-SAFARI (7232).

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PLEASE NOTE:
1. All the above events can be arranged for groups any day, any time.

2. Canoe & Kayak rentals are available any day of the week. Please call in advance to arrange a guided or an unguided canoe/kayak excursion. Canoe/Kayaks can be launched from a variety of locations across the Delta.

3. Our ever popular Wine Tasting Sunset Cruises will be starting again in March - Dates to be advertised in the next issue.

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Hovercraft Sale:

Finally, it has come time for Five Rivers Delta Safaris to sell it's Hovercraft to make way for our new 2010 model. If you are interested in owning a hovercraft of your own, please contact us for more information.

You may have noticed the new WildNative () sign at the Convention Center in South Water St, Downtown Mobile. This heralds a whole range of new Tours and Charters aboard the "Native Princess", our 49 passenger bay boat. Keep an eye on this space, call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383) or email mailto:info@wildnative.com?subject=Native for more information.


We will be combining the WildNative and 5RDS newsletters for a short time, before providing the opportunity for everyone to choose the items that interest you most.

I look forward to seeing you all aboard very soon.

Captain Michael Dorie
Manager
Five Rivers Delta Safaris, LLC.

5RDS is a WildNative
Company