5RDS.com Safari Second - March 2009

Safari Second

By Kristian Aboud... Imagineer

Each month we offer some fun opportunities for our Delta News & Blog readers to win free passes and other prizes. In February we had three such prizes: we gave away a free charter to the first correct answer to our trivia question - Tara Carnahan was the lucky winner. We then put all the remaining correct answers into a drawing for two free tickets on one of our eco-tours, which went last month to: Wendy Hogan. We also offered a drawing to all who visited our stand at the Mobile Boat Show - the grand prize for this drawing was another private charter won by Karen Charnock. Congratulations go to all our winners.

I encourage anyone who has an idea, an improvement, a tour suggestion or just loves Mobile like we do, to contact www.5rds.com.

We are expecting our new website to go live very soon, keep an eye on this space. www.5RDS.com will become THE Adventure Portal for Mobile. Join us in promoting Mobile, Alabama, as a city full of unique Adventure for the whole family!

Delta News March 2009

DELTA UPDATE ~ The Delta is beginning to come back to life. Grasses are beginning to green, the water is warming and the gators are beginning to stir. We’ve had a few spottings over the last few weeks. As the weather and water temperatures continue to get warmer we expect to see more and more of our reptilian friends. Spring is also the mating season for many of the birds in the area. We have a number of Osprey nests along our tour route -some of which now have eggs in them. They are quite vigilant about protecting their eggs, making Osprey sightings quite common on our tours.



5 RIVERS SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES

Beginning in April the 5 Rivers Speaker Series kicks off. These seminars are free to the public and will cover a variety of topics. Upcoming schedule:

April 11, 2009 – Skip Essman, Leave No Trace

Be a responsible outdoors person - “Take only pictures, leave only footprints.”


April 18, 2009 – Kayak Fishing Seminar – Hosted by Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing
Association


April 25, 2009 – Reptile Hardships – Adrienne Watkins


Mark your calendar and be sure to come out and visit us for these seminars.




SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS ~ This time of year is also exciting for school children as they near the end of the school year. End of term field trips are always a hit among the school kids (the teachers seem to like them too). The 5 Rivers Delta Center is capable of handling large school groups with numerous activities such as Delta films, guided nature hikes, hands on learning displays in the exhibit hall and boat / kayak tours designed to educate and excite younger minds about the Delta. It’s a great opportunity for the children to get a front row seat and experience the eco-diversity located right here in our backyard.



YOUTH DISCOUNTS ~ Educating and enlightening students about the outdoors is something we truly enjoy. This is why we have always and will continue to offer discounts to ALL school and other youth groups.



ECO-WARRIORS ~ Building on the idea of educating our youth is one of our newest initiatives. What we are calling our “Eco-Warrior” courses. These will be aimed at high school and college students interested in experiencing the Delta while learning how to protect and sustain it along with all our other natural wilderness areas. These "camps" will range in length from ½ day to an entire weekend or perhaps more during the summer. Our goal is to create a program with help from local companies and organizations in an effort to offer this opportunity to local students at little to no charge. We are hoping to have the program available this summer. If you or someone you know would be interested in participating in these courses please let us know. Or if you would like to assist us in creating this endeavor we’d love to hear from you - please email 5RDS.com.

MAN VS. WILD ~ We had some exciting guests visit us
recently. Location scouts and technical advisors to the popular Discovery Channel show "Man vs. Wild" spent a few days with us. They contacted us to be their guides and we took them into some extremely remote places of the Delta. They explored marshy grasslands, Cypress / Gum forests, Can Breaks, Got up close to gator wallows and sought out other unique areas. We truly enjoyed working with them and getting a behind-the-scenes look at how this show is created.

GUIDED CANOE & KAYAK SAFARIS ~ As the weather continues to improve we find more and more folks looking to get out and explore. Our canoe & kayak safaris are a great way to do just that. Get up close and personal into some very remote and otherwise inaccessible areas of the Delta. We are now offering 14 different itineraries. These range in length from 4 hours to 2 days and in skill level from beginner to advanced. There is something for everyone. To obtain a copy of our Information Packet with all the details and descriptions of our trips please visit us in person at 5 Rivers, download it here or reply to this e-mail and request a digital copy which we can e-mail to you right away.

MOBILE BOAT SHOW ~ We’d like to thank everyone that took the time to stop and talk with us at this years Boat Show. We had a really good time. It’s always fun to see what’s new and exciting out there on the water.

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5 Rivers Delta Safaris Contact Info

1-877-411-SAFARI

www.5RDS.com

I thank you all for taking the time to read our newsletter. I try to keep everyone informed and up-to-date on all the exciting things that are happening. Lately it seems that there is so much it is difficult to mention everything. If I did forget something I’ll be sure to remind y'all in next month’s newsletter. In the meantime come on out and explore with us!

 

Sincerely,

Captain Michael Dorie
Manager

Five Rivers Delta Safaris, LLC.

A WildNative Company

Delta News February 2009

Welcome to February.  The Super Bowl is over, so now it's time to look ahead to the rest of the month which includes Valentine's Day and of course.....MARDI
GRAS!

 

It's looking to be a busy month out on the Delta.  The Delta Cafe Coffee Shop is now open! We have delicious coffees and teas brewed fresh to order. We have
cold drinks and snacks and a variety of deli fresh sandwiches and salads. Or enjoy a cup of soup on one of these cool February days.  We can incorporate drinks and food into ANY of our Delta Tours at your request or just to enjoy the view from the back deck.  Right now, with sunset so early, spectacular vistas are to be had.



CAFE & CRUISE SPECIAL - Month of February

Sandwich, chips and a drink for $5 with ticket purchase for any of our daily scheduled tours.


Don't forget that the Delta Cafe can also take care of all your catering needs
for any events held at 5 Rivers.

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Valentine's Day Cruise

Celebrate this day with the one you love.  Evening sunset and wine cruise on
Saturday, February 14th.  Enjoy a selection of wines as we cruise the Delta and
take in a beautiful Delta sunset.  This cruise departs the dock at 4pm and
returns at 6pm.  Cost is $75 per couple.  Reservations are required and space is
limited.

 

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5 Rivers Speaker Series

Beginning this Spring join us each weekend as we bring in a selection of
speakers from throughout the area to discuss and present seminars on a variety
of topics.  Topics include such subjects as navigating the Delta, historical
perspectives on the area to fishing the Delta.  Watch for a complete list of
topics, presenters and schedule in upcoming newsletters.

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Port City Safaris

As the weather heats up.....so does the competition!  These urban scavenger-hunt and sight-seeing safaris are a great way to explore Mobile.

Teams of two solve riddles and follow clues that take them throughout historical Mobile in an attempt to beat the other teams to the finish line. Prizes awarded to overall winners and periodically throughout the race as activities and clues are successfully solved.  Races are run on Saturday's beginning at 9am and
continuing into the afternoon. Advanced reservations are required. In an effort
to make the races more exciting and competitive we do have a minimum number of
racers required in order to run a race.  $25 per person entrance fee.


Have a company event coming up? A Scout troop?  Or just a bunch of friends
looking for an excuse to get together?  Custom city safaris can be created to
fit your specific group.  Call today to discuss options and details. 

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Upcoming Events Calendar at 5 Rivers

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February 6th - 24th - Mardi Gras Tour Specials

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February 14th - Valentine's Day Cruise

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March 6th & 7th - Alabama Hiking Trail Society Conference - 2 days of speakers
and presentations including an Outdoor Writers Roundtable.
Call Joe Cuhaj at (251) 533-1812 for more information regarding this event.

 - Spring 5 Rivers Speaker Series - details to be disclosed in our next
newsletter.

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5 Rivers Delta Safaris Contact Info

1-877-411-SAFARI

 

www.5RDS.com


We appreciate all those who have visited us over the last month (we had some
rather cold days).  However, those brave souls were rewarded with some beautiful sights including osprey, egrets, heron and flocks of white pelicans!  We look forward to seeing you all out in the Delta soon!

 

Sincerely,

Captain Michael Dorie
Manager
Five Rivers Delta Safaris, LLC.

A WildNative Company

Delta News January 2009

Five Rivers Delta Safaris hope you had an enjoyable holiday season and would
like to thank you for your support in 2008. In honor of the New Year, we have
added some unique adventure opportunities to complement our pontoon boat
eco-tours and charters. To help navigate our new offerings, we will soon be
launching our new website: www.5RDS.com .
Please add this address to your favorites menu and be sure to check back towards
the end of January for more information on our new 2009 tours and specials.

DELTA CAFE:

Starting January 21st, the Delta Cafe
will be open Wed thru Sun, 8am - 5pm. Located on the back deck of the 5
Rivers Delta Resource Center, we invite you to drop by and enjoy the view!
Speciality Coffee & Tea, Soups, Sandwiches, Muffins, soft drinks and snacks
available. Daily Newspapers, Delta and related reading, Free Wi-Fi connection
and the best views in town.
Coffee service and
event catering is available for all events held at Five Rivers. The
Delta Cafe: Good Coffee - Great View!

GUIDED DELTA HIKING & CANOE TRIPS:

We are now offering guided Delta Hiking and Canoe trips. These can be
customized to fit your specific group. They can be as short as a few hours or as
long as 2 days with an overnight camp - out in the Delta. These trips are
perfect for group outings, family get-togethers and Scout/Brownie Troop
adventures. Various wildlife may be seen on these trips, depending on the route,
including but not limited to: Alligator, wading birds, water fowl, black bear,
feral hog, bobcat, nutria, river otter, deer, various water snakes, aquatic turtles and numerous frog species.

PORT CITY SAFARIS:

We are also very excited to introduce our newest adventure tour, the Port
City Safari.

Port City Safaris are true urban adventures that match up teams of
participants as they compete against each other using problem solving skills,
physical activities and your powers of deduction to learn about the history of
Mobile. Teams spend an afternoon following clues, solving puzzles and completing
activities as they make their way around town discovering some of Mobile’s
hidden treasures. Prizes awarded to winning teams on the day!





1st Place: $80 voucher for "The Pillars" Restaurant, Mobile, AL.

2nd Place: $60 voucher for Retail use (Wine/Beer/Accessories) at Taste!
Wine Shoppe, Mobile, AL.

3rd Place: $40 Gift Voucher for use on any of 5RDS Tours or at the Delta
Cafe, Spanish Fort, AL.

Please note: prizes may vary, check with staff to confirm current
list.


Think you’ve got what it takes?

Teams consist of two people, one of which must have a valid driver’s license
and supply their own vehicle. Other than that there are no age restrictions
whatsoever. Port City Safaris are offered on Saturday's beginning at 9am and
advanced registration is required. Space is limited - Register now to take
advantage of our introductory rate of $50 per team.



To make reservations or for more information on these or any of our other offerings call 5RDS now at:

1-877-411-SAFARI



Or e-mail:

For Port City Safaris: pcs@5RDS.com

For all other Reservations: info@5RDS.com

Five Rivers Delta Safaris... "in the Delta, we have ways to make you smile!"

 

I hope you enjoyed the read. We look forward to sharing an adventure filled 2009 with you!


Sincerely,

Captain Michael Dorie
Manager
Five Rivers
Delta Safaris, LLC.

A WildNative Company

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