Every summer, the Transylvania French Broad Stewards host a free, family-friendly festival in Rosman, NC, where the French Broad pours out of the mountains, crystal-clear. Riverfest brings the community together and gives children the opportunity to enjoy the river. Riverfest features free tubing rides, hands-on activities, a live hellbender salamander, a scavenger hunt, food trucks, and more. It also coincides with the annual Hellbender 20-Miler canoe relay. The French Broad at Champion Park alone provides a fun activity – with clear water shallow enough for wading. Festival goers can learn about water quality monitoring and insects from Mountain True. They can go on a bird walk with the Blue Ridge Audubon Society. They can identify macroinvertebrates with River Rangers. Or they can try their hand at fly tying with French Broad Fly Fishers. Electric vehicles will be on display by The Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition and Blue Ridge Electric Vehicle club. There will be many more vendors and activities to explore, including non-alcoholic beer donated by Athletic Brewing! Riverfest is supported by our local sponsors and Partners: Conserving Carolina, Headwater’s Outfitters, Town of Rosman, Explore Brevard, Davidson River Outfitters, Dugan’s Pub, the Red House inn and the NC Cooperative... Read More
Canyoneering Course This beginner program includes proper rappelling technique, basic knots and their application for canyoneering, ascending techniques, basic haul systems, canyoneering movement and an adventure canyoneering trip. Includes both Cove Creek and another canyoneering trip. No prior knowledge is necessary for this course. This canyoneering course is for beginners interested in learning more about canyoneering and the basic techniques... Read More
Canyoneering North Carolina Brevard! This program includes proper rappelling technique, basic knots and their application for canyoneering, ascending techniques, basic haul systems, canyoneering movement and an adventure canyoneering trip. No experience necessary, but it is beneficial to have experience and knowledge with rappelling, as well as knowledge of some basic climbing knots. Includes both Big Bradley and other canyoneering trips. Also includes an additional day of practicing canyoneering skills along cliffsides at a dry... Read More
This canyon rescue and waterfall rappelling course is for participants with some level of canyoneering knowledge. Participants should be competent in canyon anchor building, canyon rigging, and self rescue skills on vertical rope. This program includes haul systems, conversion of static block system to releasable system and haul systems, vertical rescue techniques, knot passing on lowers and hauls, advanced anchor building, and other advanced anchor building skills. Includes both Big Bradley and another canyoneering Trips. In addition it includes an additional day of practicing canyoneering skills along cliff sides at a dry... Read More
No prior knowledge is necessary for this course. This course is for beginners interested in learning more about canyoneering and the basic techniques involved. This program includes proper rappelling technique, basic knots and their application for canyoneering, ascending techniques, basic haul systems, canyoneering movement and an adventure canyoneering trip. . Includes both Big Bradley and other canyoneering Trips. In addition it includes an additional day of practicing canyoneering skills along cliffsides at a dry... Read More
Join us for a FREE day of water fun! We are setting up our very own Transylvania water park on the Library lawn for one day only! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the summer sun while cooling down in style. Sprinklers Water slides (H2O provided by the Brevard Fire Department from 12pm-2pm) Water Tables Baby Pools Bubble Station Snacks Music by DJ Dogg & More! Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and bring a towel. Don’t forget the picnic lunch, sunscreen, and lawn chair or blanket! All youth must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of rain, Family Splash Day will be cancelled. This event is a collaboration between The Family Place, The Transylvania County Library, and Transylvania County Parks and Recreation. Additional support provided by Mountain Sun Community School, SAFE of Transylvania County, The Children’s Center of Transylvania County, Brevard Fire Department, New Adventure Learning Center, NAACP Education Committee, Community Playgroups, Southmountain Children and Family Services, and Hendersonville Pediatrics,... Read More
Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of Paddling 101 classes in 2019. The focus is to promote paddling skills an safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Head Paddling Guide Danielle Mathews Ennis will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking and Stand Up Paddling Boarding along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the... Read More
Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of Paddling 101 classes in 2019. The focus is to promote paddling skills an safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Head Paddling Guide Danielle Mathews Ennis will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking and Stand Up Paddling Boarding along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the... Read More
Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of Paddling 101 classes in 2019. The focus is to promote paddling skills an safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Head Paddling Guide Danielle Mathews Ennis will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking and Stand Up Paddling Boarding along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the... Read More
Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of Paddling 101 classes in 2019. The focus is to promote paddling skills an safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Head Paddling Guide Danielle Mathews Ennis will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking and Stand Up Paddling Boarding along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the... Read More
Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of Paddling 101 classes in 2019. The focus is to promote paddling skills an safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Head Paddling Guide Danielle Mathews Ennis will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking and Stand Up Paddling Boarding along with safety tips, how to utilize your PFD’s, and more. This is a great chance to work in a small group and meet other paddlers in the... Read More
A Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Valentine’s Event! In collaboration with Magie Pie Meat & Three and Butter & Blooms, Headwaters Outfitters presents Chernobyls, Champagne, and Chocolate. A 1/2 day guided fly fishing trip with a locally sourced lunch from Magpies, followed by chocolate covered strawberries from Butter & Blooms with a bottle of La Marca Champagne. Great for couples of all skill levels! Start the morning with a cup of coffee at our Fly Shop, as you meet your guide and gear up for your 1/2 day of fishing. Enjoy a packed lunch riverside from MagPie Meat & Three, and spend time with your guide learning or refreshing techniques for fly fishing in Western North Carolina. For the ultimate Valentines finale, enjoy chocolate covered strawberries hand dipped by Butter & Blooms with a bottle of La Marca Champagne in our Taproom. You know what they say, “Couples who fish together, Stick... Read More
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