Adventures on the French Broad river
For more than 30 years, our family has been discovering, planning, and taking customers on memorable trips across the French Broad River watershed.
Now, we’re western North Carolina’s number one source for family-friendly fishing, paddling, and tubing trips Proudly Located in beautiful Rosman, North Carolina!
For more than 30 years, our family has been discovering, planning, and taking customers on memorable trips across the French Broad River watershed.
Now, we’re western North Carolina’s number one source for family-friendly fishing, paddling, and tubing trips Proudly Located in beautiful Rosman, North Carolina!
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Forks of the river taproom is Your destination for local craft beer on tap and a variety of beer, wine, & cider ready to take on your next adventure.
Forks of the river taproom is our destination for local craft beer on tap and a variety of beer, wine, & cider ready to take on your next adventure.
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Adventure buddies, geared up and ready to go 🐾✨ Our new @wilderdog gear is in—durable, stylish, and made for trails, rivers, and tail wags. Shop harnesses, leashes, collars, and more in-store now!
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New! Guided Headwaters Community Hikes!
Join us for a unforgettable morning exploring the beautiful forests and waterfalls of Western North Carolina! Our Headwaters Outfitters Community Guided Hikes are a great way to meet fellow outdoor lovers and enjoy the magic of the mountains — no planning required.
🚌 $40 per person – transportation included
🗓 Currently offered: Monday, July 14th & Monday August 18th
Hike with good people, see beautiful places. Sign up now!
How to secure your spot or get more information: visit headwatersoutfitters.com and view the events calendar. Questions? contact: [email protected]
#HeadwatersOutfitters #CommunityHike #GuidedHike #828isgreat #landofwaterfalls #blueridgemountains #hikingguidepisgahforest #westernnchikingguide #whitesquirrel
Float into summer at Riverfest 2025!
📅 June 21 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Champion Park, Rosman, NC
💦 FREE tubing down the French Broad River — bring your swimsuit & towel and ride the river with us!
🎵 Live local music • 🍦 Food trucks • 🌿 Hands-on nature booths
Tag your river crew and make sure you’re there for this epic summer kickoff! 🌞🥳
Cheer on the Hellbender teams as they race by around 10am!
#Riverfest2025 #FreeTubing #RiverLove #RosmanNC #SummerVibes #OutdoorFun #headwatersoutfitters
Family mornings are hard to beat! Ants and beetles have been fun to fish lately!
📸 Guide @troutexplosions
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Loki came to visit us today! Hanging out by the river is exactly what he was looking for this afternoon, after some hikes in Pisgah. We have the cutest furry visitors!
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Only one left 🎯
Badfish Flyweight SUP — now on sale for just $450. Lightweight, packable, and ready for river missions or flatwater cruises.
Perfect for anglers, explorers, and anyone looking to keep it light without sacrificing performance.
Come snag it before it’s gone.
Fly Fishing 101, a FREE Summer Series!
Cover all the basics with our seasoned guides! Dive in to the fundamentals of gear overview, casting, entomology and more. No gear or experience required!
Available on select dates with limited class size to ensure as much hands on time with instructors as possible. Please call us at 828-877-3106 to reserve your spot in class!
101 class Dates:
•June 22nd
•July 13th
•August 24th
•September 21st
Our summer crew is in full swing and ready to make your river days fun, easy, and unforgettable! ☀️🛶💦
Did you know 💡
✔️ You can book online instantly, even for same-day trips — just visit our website!
✔️ Waivers can be signed right from your phone for a fast, smooth check-in
✔️ Unlimited tubing all day for just $20/person (yep, ride as many times as you want ’til 4:30pm!)
✔️ Fuel up with @stoneflycoffee every morning before your float
✔️ Grab lunch with local favorites Wed–Sun including @levislunchbox, @cheefeats, @local.harvester and more 🌮🍔
The Upper French Broad is calling, and so are we — come see us soon! 🍻🌞
#headwatersoutfitters #frenchbroadriver #rosmannc #explorebrevard #laketoxawaync #cashiers #yeahthatgreenvillesc
Celebrating you today dads!
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Tucked away like a good honey hole…
Our Fly Shop in downtown Brevard is stocked with flies, seasoned wisdom, and stories waiting to be told. Come swap tales, pick your pattern, and get ready to meet the river just right.
Open 7 days a week 10am-6pm
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