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.

Upcoming Delta Adventures & Events

A quick update on upcoming Adventures including moonlight paddles, poker runs, hiking, eco tours, hovercraft and more!

In order of events:

• Dead Lake Canoe / Kayak Paddle and BBQ - Saturday, February 20^th (10am - 4pm)
• Meet at Mobile Convention Center by 9:30am and carpool to launch site.
• Explore the sloughs of Dead Lake, near Creola, with a large group of paddlers.
• Cost is $5 per person (with own gear) and includes BBQ lunch.
• Equipment rentals are available.
• Reservations are required: For more information email mailto:info@wildnative.com?subject=Deadlake Paddle & BBQ, Saturday February 20th or call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383).
  

• Moonlight Paddle & BBQ - Saturday, February 27^th (4:30pm - 10pm)
  
• BBQ at 5 Rivers begins at 4pm. Launch boats after 5pm.
• Enjoy a famous Delta sunset, followed by a full moon rising. Paddle after dark.
• Cost is $5 per person (with own gear) and includes BBQ.
• Equipment rentals are available.
• Reservations are required: For more information email mailto:info@wildnative.com?subject=Moonlight or call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383).
  

• Wildlife & Nature Photography Hike - Saturday, March 6^th (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.
  • Check-in at Delta Safaris ticket counter, 5 Rivers.
  • $10 per person fee.
  • Reservations are required: mailto:info@5rds.com?subject=WildLife or call 1-877-411-SAFARI (7232).
    

• Canoe / Kayak Poker Paddle - Sunday, March 7^th (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.
• Canoe & kayak rentals are available.
• Registration deadline is March 1^st.
• Reservations are required: For more information email mailto:info@wildnative.com?subject=Canoe/Kayak or call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383).
  
  

• Don't forget our Daily Delta Eco Tours (11am - 1pm)
• Pontoon boat eco-tour onboard the "Pelican."
• Explore the Lower Delta as we share stories and facts about the history, characters, fauna and flora of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.
• Check-in at Delta Safaris ticket counter, 5 Rivers.
• $22 each adult, $19 each senior, $14 each child.
• Reservations are required: For more information email mailto:info@5rds.com?subject=Daily or call 1-877-411-SAFARI (7232).
  
  

• 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 mailto:info@5rds.com?subject=Please or call 1-877-411-SAFARI (7232).
  
  

• PLEASE NOTE:

• All the above events can be arranged for groups any day, any time.
  

• Canoe & Kayak rentals are available any day of the week. Please call in advance to arrange a guided or an unguided canoe/kayak excursion.
  

• Our ever popular Wine Tasting Sunset Cruises will be starting again in March
  

Hovercraft Sale:

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

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260554939713&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:MOTORS:1123

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.

We look forward to seeing you all aboard very soon.

Five Rivers Delta Safaris, LLC. (www.5rds.com)

5RDS is a WildNative Company

5 Rivers Delta Safaris, LLC.
30945 5 River Blvd, #7

Spanish Fort, AL,
36527, U.S.A.

Ph: (251) 259 8531