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Snorkel the French Broad River’s Headwaters in Rosman, NC

Champion's Park River Access Champion Park's River Access - 39 Old Turnpike Rd, Rosman, NC

Join MountainTrue staff and partners for a guided snorkeling experience on the French Broad River’s headwaters at Champion Park in Rosman, NC. Come immerse yourself amongst the vibrant and diverse aquatic life calling the cold, clear, waters of the upper French Broad home. Our guides will be Luke Etchison - Western Region Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Coordinator with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Kevin Merril - Owner & Biologist with Oxbow River Snorkeling.

$15 – $20

French Broad Paddle Trail Clean Up Alexander to Walnut 7/19 near Alexander, NC

Alexander River Park 2590 Old Marshall Highway, Alexander, NC

MountainTrue members and the general public are invited to help clean up trash with French Broad Paddle Trail Manager, Jack Henderson. The clean up will focus on the French Broad River between Alexander River Park and Walnut Island River Park in northern Buncombe County. This will be a paddle-based clean up, with the option to stay on land to clean up the access points and roadside areas if paddling is not of interest.

Paddling Film Festival World Tour Screening in Asheville, NC

New Belgium Brewing Company 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, United States

MountainTrue is excited to bring a showing of the Paddling Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, North Carolina on August 22, 2024! Organized by Paddling Magazine and Rapid Media, sponsored by Headwaters Outfitters, and hosted by New Belgium Brewing, this event is a fundraiser for MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper program, including Swim Guide and the French Broad Paddle Trail.

$15 – $20