More Western North Carolina businesses dependent on the French Broad will come back, say locals in the know. But how long it ...

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Popular river activities include tubing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing and more. French Broad Outfitters is a highly rated tour operator that offers self-guided tours and rentals ...

Thanks to the nearby French Broad River, Hot Springs has endless opportunities for rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing. In the summer, rent an inner tube for a leisurely float down the river.