Category: Fly Fishing

Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul

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Family, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Inns, Kayaking, Mountain Cabins, Mountain Town, Mountains, Nature, Scenic Drive, Small Business, Tourism, Waterfalls

Saluda, North Carolina, a tiny town of a little over 500 fulltime residents, is a mountain oasis with a Historic Downtown surrounded by rugged and accessible wilderness. The 18,000 acres of the Green River Game Lands and the Greenville Watershed have served as natural buffers, helping to preserve and protect the authentic character of this … Read More “Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul” »

Episode 03 – The Land of Waterfalls with Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon

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Adventure, Camping, Day Tripping, Family, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drive, Wildlife

Episode 03 – Land of Waterfalls and Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon [kad_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/134TY_Fp8JM” ]   Exploration Local sat down with Mary Jo Gordon, Marketing & Communication Specialist with Transylvania County Tourism to get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to support and promote a beautiful mountain destination. “Brevard and Transylvania … Read More “Episode 03 – The Land of Waterfalls with Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon” »

Episode 02: Headwaters Outfitters with Jessica Whitmire

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Camping, Day Tripping, Family, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, SUP, Tubing

Episode 02: Headwaters Outfitters with Jessica Whitmire Headwaters Outfitters is dedicated to providing family-friendly outings along the French Broad River, and beyond: from big groups of 20 family members to the most elite fisher men and women! Their customer service is unmatched and their proud of that. As a small family owned and operated outfitter … Read More “Episode 02: Headwaters Outfitters with Jessica Whitmire” »

Episode 01: USA Raft Adventure Resort and the Nolichucky River Gorge, with Matt Moses

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Adventure, Camping, Family, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Outdoor, SUP, Tubing, Whitewater Rafting

Episode 001: USA Raft Adventure Resort and the Nolichucky River Gorge, with Matt Moses Matt Moses is the President and CEO of USA Raft in Erwin, TN.  The USA Raft Adventure Resort is nestled between the Cherokee National Forest (with the Appalachian Trail running right through the edge of the property) and the Nolichucky River. … Read More “Episode 01: USA Raft Adventure Resort and the Nolichucky River Gorge, with Matt Moses” »

Celebrating A River’s Rich History & Heritage

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Adventure, Camping, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, Scenic Drive, Tubing, Uncategorized, Wildlife

The North Fork is a major tributary of the French Broad River.  It begins near Balsam Grove, NC downstream of the 50′ Courthouse Falls.  The waterfall feeds into a creek that becomes the North Fork. The North Fork Gorge is like many Southern Appalachian Rivers where the access can sometimes be difficult, but the rewards … Read More “Celebrating A River’s Rich History & Heritage” »