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News and Events

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Conservation News

A New Outpost is Coming
4 Feb 2010


Our First French Broad River Rafting Trip for 2010
30 Jan 2010


From Chicken Barn to Whitewater Rafting Outpost
11 Jan 2010


French Broad River

Families

Family rafting on the French Broad River.jpg A trip on the French Broad River is great for families because a variety of boat options are usually available. The nature of the river allows family members of all ages to adjust their French Broad River experience to suit their needs. The French Broad River boasts class II-III rapids, with one class IV on the full day trip. Guided rafts are always available , while options to self-guide or paddle a duck allow adventure seekers to up the excitement.

dad_and_son.jpg Only 20 minutes from Asheville, NC the French Broad River is one of North Carolina's great, undiscovered family outing destinations. You can choose between half-day trips, half-day with lunch trips, or full-day trips. This gives you a lot of flexability when it comes to planning your day. Half day trips are a great way to combine some time on the river with some of the many other activities available in the Asheville NC area. Whether it's more time outside hiking, biking, or horesback riding or the urban adventures available in Asheville, a half day whitewater rafting trip on the French Broad River is a great way to maximize your time in the Asheville area.

Even better is a full day trip on the French Broad River. If you have the time, the full-day trip is definetlymother_daughter.jpg the best way to be immersed in the whitewater rafting experience. The full-day trip is the best way to experience the myriad personalities of the French Broad River. Few other rivers offer the diversity of river experience as a full day trip on the French Broad River. From class one to class four rapids, fantastic scenery, and unique history, French Broad River trips appeal to a broad spectrum of desires and experiences.