What to do and see in Rosman, North Carolina Mountains: The Best Things to do

I will get you to beautiful private or remote public waterfalls away from the crowded tourist areas. No long or hard hikes on my normal tour but harder hikes are available. Ideal for seniors and families with children. Great for photography. I know the lighting at each waterfall. I've been to over 170 waterfalls in this area. Located 30 minutes from Asheville, NC and 5 minutes from Brevard, NC. I will meet you at a convenient location based on where you are staying or driving from.

The canoeing and kayaking river trips can last from 3 hours and up to a two day canoe camping trip. You may also choose to cool off with a lazy float down the French Broad on our tubing river trip. All of our trips including the canoeing and kayaking river trips are self-guided with the exception of our seasonal special events. Our fly fishing program offers guided fly fishing trips in Western North Carolina! Our fly shop has everything you need to have a successful day on the water. Our licensed NC fly fishing guides can teach you to cast. They can lead you on a guided fly fishing trip for trout or smallmouth, or help you choose flies that will increase your success on our local mountain streams. Our fly-fishing school is fun for the whole family! Headwaters Outfitters also carries a great selection of canoes and kayaks for sale in our RIVER SHOP. Test paddle canoes by Old Town, Mad River & We-no-nah. We have kayaks by Jackson Kayak, Wilderness Systems and Perception. At our River Shop, the north and west forks meet forming the French Broad River. This makes it an excellent location to test paddle canoes or kayaks. Headwaters Outfitters is conveniently located just outside of Brevard NC, between Asheville and Highlands, NC. It is an easy one day trip from Charlotte, Greenville, or Raleigh, and a great weekend getaway from Atlanta. Regardless of where you are coming from, Transylvania County has lots to offer those looking for a mountain river adventure. When planning your next vacation to the mountains of North Carolina, join us for an exciting canoeing and kayaking river trips adventure. For a quick weekend getaway, or just something fun to do outdoors, pack a picnic lunch, bring your fishing rod and gather your friends and family.

Oxbow River Snorkeling is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Oxbow River Snorkeling provides the most unique and rich outdoor experiences in western North Carolina with trained freshwater and terrestrial biologists and naturalists, along with outdoor adventure specialists! While in the beautiful rivers of western North Carolina, our freshwater biologists will reveal a world of curious animal behaviors and the beautiful natural wonders from an incredible and rarely seen perspective. While rock-hopping upstream and drifting downstream in a wetsuit, our guides will point out freshwater animals and talk about the significance of the river in the surrounding watershed. If you are a land lover, our terrestrial biologists will guide you along trails to waterfalls and ridgetops, all the while hearing the natural history of the flora and fauna of this highly functioning ecosystem. Birds, mushrooms, mammals, wildflowers, trees, and reptiles are just a few of the possibilities found along the trails in this tremendous rich environment. Our adventure specialists will guide you along backcountry trails, across mountain lakes, while instructing you in areas of orienteering, Leave No Trace, best camping and backpacking practices, and much more. You may learn the history of some of our regions early settlers, and stories passed on through generations, all while experiencing panoramic views, unique ecosystems such as mountain bogs, or majestic waterfalls from a canoe or on foot.

The Forks of the River Taproom celebrates the birthplace of the French Broad River, and the quality of water we all enjoy. We dedicate 5 taps to our breweries with-in our watershed that makes beer from these pristine mountain waters. We are here because of the water and so is the beer. We also have a great selection of domestic and craft beer to go.