Monday, March 29, 2010

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.

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