Water quality in the French Broad River, which has miles-long areas included on the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's impaired list, has remained similar to previous years.

Water quality in the French Broad River, which has miles-long areas included on the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's impaired list, has remained similar to previous years.

Water quality in the French Broad River, which has miles-long areas included on the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's impaired list, has remained similar to previous years.

What about the city's other dog parks? The city's other dog play zones, at Azalea and French Broad River parks, are still closed after Helene's destruction. While Riverbend's dog park is only a ...

The French Broad River is more than a scenic place; it’s part of the WNC lifestyle. But nearly a year after Helene, experts ...

Many outfitters along the French Broad River have reopened after Tropical Storm Helene, but report business as slow during the first few months of the 2025 paddling season. Outfitters are part of the ...

Western North Carolina's river recreation industries have restarted after Tropical Storm Helene, but many report business as slower compared to 2024.