French Broad River — Local services in Woodfin

Not a place, a river. Rivers are rivers. In the late 1600's, the river, which has 2 main forks, had one fork settled by the English, and the other settled by the French. They were known then as the "English Broad" and the "French Broad" rivers. Somewhere along the way, the "English" was dropped, so now there is Broad River and French Broad River. Same river, 2 branches. Lots of peaceful,...

When I want to visit a river, I want it to be broad and French. The French Broad River fits these needs well. Even though it runs through the mountains of North Carolina, it is still French. Did I mention that it is broad? Not nearly as broad as the Ohio, upon which I was raised, but it is still broad compared to other rivers...

Pretty to look at but you wouldn't catch me swimming in it. Heard of too many people drowning in it. Can't be too safe. Looks like it has some currant to it and I doubt they have life guards. People need to use their common sense and put a life jacket on even if you know how to swim or...