We had a GREAT time! I hadn't gone rafting since I was a teenager but the staff were amazing, the lunch was delicious, and it was beautiful, blissful day-- couldn't recommend them more highly! More

I went rafting with my business mastermind group yesterday (May 7th, 2012) on the French Broad with Blue Heron Whitewater. I would not consider going with any other company. The trip was a wonderful combination of fun, relaxation, social connection, gorgeous scenery, perfect sunshine, and energetic integration for our high-powered group of entrepreneurs (some of whom had never been rafting... More

Having rafted with many outfitters and for many years, this was the best. And the outpost is amazing More

These people are amazing! They are professional, kind, fun, knowledgeable, and organized! They are good stewards of the land and care about the rivers and forest. I have rafted lots of rivers in all different parts of the country and this was the best outfitter I have ever rafted with, by far. They will work with you to make this... More

I have gone rafting with 2 tour companies on the Franch Broad River near Asheville and Blue Heron was by far, the best. The staff really makes the difference - they are all not only extremely skilled but so warm and funny. At the other rafting place, I felt like I was just one of many paying customers. Blue Heron... More

Dad and two kids, 10 and 14, went on the full-day trip and found it to be all the company promised and more. Sandy and her team were flexible and acutely attuned to the riders' needs and desires. Laura, our guide expertly instructed us not only in the rafting portion of our trip, but also in the finer points of... More

Went on the full-day rafting trip this past week and had a lot of fun. We got to ride some great class 3 and 4 rapids. Our guide, Phillip, was a really chill guy who was amazingly knowledgeable about rafting in the area and water excursions in general. You could tell him and the other guides genuinely enjoyed what they... More

We did a day-long trip down the French Broad and had a great time! Our guide, Shawn, was very knowledgeable about the area, provided great conversation and is an amazing guy, The entire staff is extremely nice, very experienced and their gear looks brand new. I can't imagine ever rafting with another company and I will recommend them to everyone. More

Did the full day trip in mid-July. Mostly class II-III rapids. In the afternoon, there was one class IV rapid. They let us jump out and swim at slow spots. The entire trip was tame and relaxing. I'd totally feel safe bringing young children or reasonably fit grandparents. On the downside, the French Broad is not a challenging river if... More