Mark Babb has a snack after staking claim to an island near Horn Island.

  Mark is a physical fitness and outdoor enthusiast who grew up boating and camping on the Mississippi River with his father and brothers.  He is an avid runner/sailor/cyclist and paddler. His accomplishments include the completion of several marathons.  Enjoys running mountain trails including four in  Alaska. 

 His adventures as a cyclist have taken him on a few 200 milers.

As a sailor he has explored all of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Barrier Islands on a seventeen foot catamaran.  He worked several years on Mississippi River Towboats and was a licensed Towboat Pilot. 

As a paddler he has explored over 100 miles of Mississippi River, Wolf River from LaGrange to Memphis, Horn Island and many others.  He has paddled three races winning his division each time. 

Proudest Moment:  Beefeaters Medallion for eating 44oz. steak within one hour.

Believes the purest form of green fuel is carbohydrates. So hike, run, pedal, and paddle whenever you can.

Don & Michelle at the southernmost point monument Key West.

Don is a lifelong physical fitness and outdoor enthusiast.  He is a PADI certified Rescue Diver,  holds a Commercial Pilots license (non-active), and is an avid Harley rider.

As a paddler he has explored many miles of the Mississippi and Wolf Rivers, as well as an overnight trip to Horn Island.  He is also a divisional winner in a 22 mile kayak marathon.

Proudest Moment:  Harley ride from Key West to Collierville, Tn. in 24 hrs. 45 min. with his trusting & devoted wife on the back.

NEVER LET YOUR PADDLE DRY!!!!!!!!

Don & Michelle landing on Horn Island

  We are a small canoe and kayak rental business with 15 canoes, 11 solo kayaks & 3 tandem kayaks available. 

  We offer custom trips and guide service is available.

  Owners Mark Babb & Don Hailey are both career Firefigher Paramedics with over 30 years combined experience in Emergency Services. 

  Our mutual interest in physical fitness, paddling, and preservation of the Wolf River led to the development of this company.

  Our mission is simply to provide access, awareness, and appreciation for the environment while encouraging outdoor exercise. 

 Recommended Links

For more information about the Wolf River visit:  www.wolfriver.org Join today and help save this river.

For gear and supplies visit:  www.outdoorsinc.com

To meet other paddling enthusiasts and talk about local floats and events visit:   www.memphiswhitewater.com

Ghost River Brewing for beer brewed from our famous drinking water.  www.GhostRiverBrewing.com