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The Ultimate Guide to Water Activities in Brevard & Transylvania County, NC

The Ultimate Guide to Water Activities in Brevard & Transylvania County, NC

The Ultimate Guide to Water Activities in Brevard & Transylvania County, NC Summer approaching means warmer temperatures and a corresponding urge to cool off. Luckily, there’s no shortage of ways to do just that in the Land of Waterfalls. The Adventurist invites you to discover the many ways you can paddle, fish, swim, tube, slide, and generally have the time of your life in our refreshing rivers, stocked streams, and alluring lakes. Read on to learn what it takes to go with the flow. Waterfall Hunting Waterfalls abound throughout the county thanks to numerous tributaries that flow down from some of the highest peaks east of the Rocky Mountains. Consider Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, and Gorges State Park as sensible starting points. For an overview of the most popular falls in each public land, click here. You can also pick up a copy of our Adventure Guide and Waterfall Map at the Visitor Center on 175 East Main Street in downtown Brevard, or access it here. And please remember while our waterfalls are beautiful, the areas around them can be dangerous. Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning how to Be Waterfall Wise. Paddling & Paddleboarding The French Broad, the third oldest river in the world, offers multiple ways to travel as far as your heart and paddle will take you and is the ideal place to build your paddling skills. Its consistent current and gentle rapids make for an ideal day on the water, whether you’re a... Read More
Gilligan’s Island Day – Season Kickoff Luau!

Gilligan’s Island Day – Season Kickoff Luau!

Have you ever swashbuckled your way through our yearly Pirate Day bash? Well, this time we’re shaking things up with a tropical Gilligan’s Island meets Luau extravaganza to kick off the season! Dive into a three-hour paddle adventure or go tubing! Sail over to the taproom for a rockin’ party featuring luau games and scrumptious bites from the Local Harvester food truck! Dress up as your favorite Gilligan’s Island character or island beachwear and join us for this exciting event! Reserve your spot for paddling or tubing on our website: https://headwatersoutfitters.com/ or give the shop a... Read More
Riverfest 2024!

Riverfest 2024!

The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, the Town of Rosman, Conserving Carolina, and Headwaters Outfitters are joining up again to put on the ninth annual Upper French Broad Riverfest and invite residents and visitors to come spend a fun day celebrating the river! Join us at Champion Park in Rosman, NC for a free, family-friendly festival with live local music, hands-on educational activities from many local businesses, and interactive displays about the French Broad River! There will be free tubing for everyone, food trucks (Local Harvester, Travelin Dough, and Jenny’s Minis Donut Bus!), and more (and don’t forget your swimsuit!)! This event also coincides with the annual Headwaters Outfitters Hellbender 20-Miler Relay Canoe Race! Cut off for race registration is May 18th, so sign up today! Exhibitors include: Headwaters Outfitters, Pisgah River Rangers, Oxbow R Snorkeling, Mills River Partnership, Transylvania Bird Club, Brevard Clay, North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Transylvania County Center, Transylvania County Library, North Carolina Forest Service, FIND Outdoors, Conserving Carolina, Asheville Greenworks, MountainTrue, Transylvania County Solid Waste, Friends of DuPont Forest, Audubon Society, League of Women Voters, NC Arboretum, Citizen Climate Lobby, Brevard Dog Park, NC Leave No Trace, Pisgah Chapter Trout Unlimited, Earthshine Nature Programs, and more! This event is sponsored by the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority and Davidson River... Read More
Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More
Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More
Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More
Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More
Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More
Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More
Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More
Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More
Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Cruise Then Booze With Oskar Blues Brewery & Headwaters Outfitters

Start your summer evenings off with a 2-hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer, the Chubwagon Food Truck, and more! (drinks not included in cost). This dusk paddle, is a great way to experience the wildlife, sounds and sights of the Historic French Broad River. Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 4:30 pm with your boats, life-jackets, and paddles. A quick 2-minute shuttle to the Pisgah Forest Access, where our staff will assist you in getting geared up for your paddle. After our safety orientation, you will be on your way. End your paddle at Penrose Access. A quick 10 minute shuttle, will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00 pm. Drink Responsibly! Reservations Required! Drinks Not Included In Cost Must be 21 years or older to... Read More