Training the Trainers

Many thanks to Ed Daugherty for coming over for the day and helping us with a training session for our new Guide School instructors . We have known and paddled with Ed for over twenty years. He is the creator and coach for the freshman odyssey program at Davidson College and has been an ACA (American Canoe Association) instructor trainer for more then a decade. Although these men and women have many years, even decades of whitewater guiding, training and teaching, it’s always a good idea...

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Fried Chicken Rafting on the French Broad River

In the 3 years since we started Blue Heron Whitewater we’ve had a lot of ideas about trips we would like to try out. We have been busy finding a spot and building the nest and now we are finally ready to try out a few ideas. We often paddle after work. On those paddles we often discuss how great it is to be on the river at the end of the day. The crowds are gone, we often see birds and other critters and the evening light is beautiful. Last summer we did one evening rafting trip quite by...

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New Neighbors

We have some new neighbors. Just across the street is a beautiful little pasture with some gorgeous horses. And now there are an additional two incredibly cute little colts running around. It is just great to look up and see these beautiful animals running and playing in the high grass. Come visit and see for yourself. For information on the whitewater rafting trips we lead on the French Broad River, check out our web site at www.BlueHeronWhitewater.com or give us a call at 888-426-7238...

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