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

Ghost River Rentals owner, Mark Babb, 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, mountain trail runs (some of which throughout Alaska), and extensive hours of paddling along the Wolf River.

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 as well as a three day voyage down the entire Tombigbee. 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.

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

Don & Michelle landing on Horn Island

Ghost River Rentals is a small, family owned and operated rental business with canoes, solo kayaks, & tandem kayaks available for rent.

We offer custom trips and guide service is available.

Owner, Mark Babb, is a career Firefigher Paramedic with years of experience in Emergency Services.

Ghost River Rentals 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