WALNUT ISLAND RIVER PARK, N.C. – Typically, Mitch Hampton leads tourist groups on whitewater rafting adventures along the speedier stretches of the French Broad River just north of Asheville.

Carney swam a total of 1,000 feet in the waters of the French Broad on May 17, 2017, at Walnut Island River Park, completing her goal. “It made me juggle my priorities differently" Carney said.

A Helene flooding rescue by the volunteer Walnut Fire Department swift water rescue team and French Broad Adventures. (Mitch & Korey Hampton) Hampton said the hardest part was finding time to ...

Rachael Kerley, a river guide who aided Walnut Volunteer Fire Department's River Response Team in its rescue and recovery efforts. Corrine Duncan named among USA TODAY's Women of the Year for ...

High water flows from Douglas Dam led to four people needing rescue this weekend on the French Broad River in Knox Co ... two kayakers were stranded on an island near the Seven Island State ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Legacy Parks Foundation announced they have acquired three islands bordering Seven Islands State Birding Park along the French Broad River. This purchase completes the ...