Scenic/peaceful canoing, kayaking and tubing. Excellent water quality provides homes to a variety of wildlife and waterfowl including ospreys, bald eagles, mink, muskrat, deer and even occasional bear. Perfect setting for river excursions. Local outfitters: BackCountry Outdoors 18 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 --828-884-4262; Davidson River Outfitters, 4 Pisgah Forest Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 - 828-877-4181;Headwaters Outfitters, Inc.,Hwys 64 west & Hwy 178, Rosman, NC 828/877-3106.