News

Asheville Watchdog on MSN15d
Experts say French Broad is in surprisingly good shape for recreational use as river outfitters prepare to open tubing season
While you might not be wowed by the frequent flotillas of brightly colored tubes drifting down the French Broad River this ...
In the same boat: Rafting program challenges people to put aside polarized politics
MAY 28, 2025 - A group participates in a "RAFT For America" event on the French Broad River in western North Carolina. RAFT ...
Mountain Xpress3d
A Year in Beer: Rolling with the French Broad River Brewery
On Jan. 1, Christopher Arbor and his friends pledged to visit one Asheville brewery each week for all of 2025 in the order ...
Asheville announces partial reopening of French Broad riverfront parks, greenways
ASHEVILLE - The city announced the partial reopening of several riverfront parks and greenways along the French Broad on May ...
Mountain Xpress7d
A 10-day paddle trip up the French Broad River gives hope for summer recreation
Launching from Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman, Carson and a rotating crew of colleagues and river enthusiasts followed the ...
WYFF25d
Body found in French Broad River wrapped in mud, debris, police say
RAIN CHANCES. SYDNEY. THANK YOU. IN WEST BUNCOMBE COUNTY, WOODFIN POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING AFTER A BODY WAS FOUND IN THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER. THEY GOT A CALL ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON THAT TWO FISHERMEN ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel8d
Asheville announces partial reopening of French Broad riverfront parks, greenways
In April, the city began the search for a design team to rebuild the park system on the French Broad River. It launched a similar process for the Swannanoa River riverfront in May. Carrier Park ...