Oxbow River Snorkeling

Oxbow River Snorkeling We provide the most unique & rich outdoor experiences in western NC

Oxbow River Snorkeling provides the most unique and rich outdoor experiences in western North Carolina with trained freshwater and terrestrial biologists, along with outdoor adventure specialists! While in the beautiful rivers of western North Carolina, our freshwater biologists will reveal a world of curious animal behaviors and the beautiful natural wonders from an incredible and rarely seen per

spective. While rock-hopping upstream and drifting downstream in a wetsuit, our guides will point out freshwater animals and talk about the significance of the river in the surrounding watershed. If you are a land lover, our terrestrial biologists will guide you along trails to waterfalls and ridgetops, all the while hearing the natural history of the flora and fauna of this highly functioning ecosystem. Birds, mushrooms, mammals, wildflowers, trees, and reptiles are just a few of the possibilities found along the trails in this tremendous rich environment. Our adventure specialists will guide you along backcountry trails, across mountain lakes, while instructing you in areas of orienteering, Leave No Trace, best camping and backpacking practices, and much more. You may learn the history of some of our regions early settlers, and stories passed on through generations, all while experiencing panoramic views, unique ecosystems such as mountain bogs, or majestic waterfalls from a canoe or on foot.

There’s no place like home!
03/27/2026

There’s no place like home!

Come see me this weekend!
03/27/2026

Come see me this weekend!

March 29th is gonna be legendary on the French Broad! Join us for the North Fork paddling community, clean up efforts, and awesome local music! See you at the North Fork Fest! Details in bio

I can’t wait to see these beauties! Yellowfin Shiner – Hydrophlox lutipinnis
03/22/2026

I can’t wait to see these beauties! Yellowfin Shiner – Hydrophlox lutipinnis

Post chub nest meeting in 2016 as Redhorse suckers and smallmouth bass made their way back to the upper French Broad Riv...
03/22/2026

Post chub nest meeting in 2016 as Redhorse suckers and smallmouth bass made their way back to the upper French Broad River. I wonder what they were discussing?

Gilt Darter (Percina evides)
03/07/2026

Gilt Darter (Percina evides)

Tangerine darters (Percina aurantiaca) began being reintroduced to the upper French Broad River watershed in Rosman in 2...
02/14/2026

Tangerine darters (Percina aurantiaca) began being reintroduced to the upper French Broad River watershed in Rosman in 2021, with the goal of restoring the species to streams where it had been absent for more than a century. Adult fish were moved from the Pigeon River and released into sections of the French Broad, Mills, and Swannanoa rivers as part of that effort. Here in Rosman, they appear to be doing well—we’ve even seen three in the North Fork about three miles from where they were originally stocked.

Fantail darter (Etheostoma flabellare) guarding eggs on the underside of a rock. 4/21/23. This is one of the 10 darter ...
02/06/2026

Fantail darter (Etheostoma flabellare) guarding eggs on the underside of a rock. 4/21/23. This is one of the 10 darter species in Transylvania county. This guy charged me defending his future offspring, I backed downstream and he followed under a rock in close proximity to his nesting rock. I took about 200 photos, including this one.
Check out the caddisfly cases in the background. Working on a new project I really excited about. More to come soon!

They made the nice list!!
12/26/2025

They made the nice list!!

Merry Christmas!
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/05/2025

American holly, (Ilex opaca) is a native evergreen whose dense foliage and red berries offer winter food and shelter for wildlife and is a favorite of many species of birds.

We have long used its fine-grained wood for tools, and even piano keys — while its evergreen branches and berries are awesome for winter decorations.

Happy thanksgiving from our family to yours.
11/28/2025

Happy thanksgiving from our family to yours.

09/26/2025

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P. O. Box 12
Lake Toxaway, NC
28747

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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+12703390519

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