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Broad River Summer Sweep 8/5

Lake Houser Put In NC

We will be cleaning up the Broad River on one of our most popular and scenic sections, Lake Houser to Broad River Greenway, about 5 miles.

4th Annual Broad River ‘Virtual’ Fishing Tournament

Join us for a for-fun fishing tournament on the Broad River! Recognition as the “Broad’s Best Angler” will be given to the fisher person who has the highest combined total length of their three biggest fish. We will also recognize winners for catching the biggest bass, biggest catfish, biggest panfish (bream or crappie) and for the most unusual fish.

8th Annual Sarah Sweep and First Broad River Festival

Double Shoals Mill 199 Old Mill Rd., Shelby, NC, United States

All are welcome to join us on this lovely section of river that Sarah Spencer held dear to her heart. While paddling the shallow, shaded, cool waters that flow between rock cliffs and rhododendron, Sarah would always stop to pick up any litter along the way. Sarah, Beejay, Billy, and Davey died tragically in 2016 […]

Broad River Fall Float near Shelby, NC

Broad River Greenway Canoe Access 126 Broad River Drive, Shelby, NC, United States

Join Broad Riverkeeper David Caldwell for a fall float along the Broad River. We will be paddling a beautiful and remote stretch of the Broad that few people get to paddle and enjoy!

Spring Wildflower Hike near Shelby, NC 4-12

Broad River Greenway Canoe Access 126 Broad River Drive, Shelby, NC, United States

Join our MountainTrue Public Lands Field Biologist, Josh Kelly, and Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell, as we explore the downstream trail at our Broad River Greenway. David will discuss the value and concerns associated with the Broad River, while Josh informs us all about the flowers, plants and animals we find there.

$5 – $25

Headwaters Fun Float near Lawndale, NC

NC Wildlife Resources Commission boat launch 4933 Casar Road, Polkville, NC

We are heading up to the South Mountain foothills for a fun paddle on the cool shady waters of the First Broad River. Just downstream from the South Mountain Game Lands and one of our few Outstanding Resource Waters, this is some of the cleanest and life-filled water in the Broad River basin. The water is likely to be pretty shallow and “bony”, that is, we will be scraping and dragging over quite a few rocks and gravel beds.

$15 – $25

6th Annual Broad River Race Day and Fun Float in Mooresboro, NC

Lake Houser Put In NC

Join us for the 6th annual Broad River Race Day! We welcome folks to race at their own pace and enjoy these 5 miles on the most beautiful stretch of the Broad River. Remember, the hare may not always outrun the tortoise!

Broad River Summer Sweep near Boiling Springs, NC 8/10

Lake Houser Put In NC

Join the Broad Riverkeeper for a clean-up of the Broad River on one of the most popular and scenic sections, Lake Houser to Broad River Greenway, about 5 miles of river with some small class I-II rapids.