New Outdoor Activities content articles for AshevilleNow.com. http://www.ashevillenow.com/outdoor-activities/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:02:16 -0400 Asheville has been selected as one of three finalist to host the 2014 and 2015 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships, USA Cycling announced Wednesday. The three potential host cities are Asheville, N.C. (Biltmore< Estate), Austin, Texas (Zilker Park) and Boulder, Colo. (Valmont Bike Park). By Asheville Now on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/asheville-named-a-finalist-to-host-usa-cycling-cyclo-cross-national-championships/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/asheville-named-a-finalist-to-host-usa-cycling-cyclo-cross-national-championships/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:18:14 -0400 Many people opt to supe-up their golf carts. Adding rims, custom paint jobs, new lights, some can make their golf cart the envy of others. But not many people think of enhancing the tires. By Michelle B. on Monday, November 21, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/why-you-should-put-more-thought-into-your-golf-cart-wheels/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/why-you-should-put-more-thought-into-your-golf-cart-wheels/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:39:50 -0400 Season on the French Broad is winding down; probably about 3 weeks left of quality fishing before it gets too cold for consistent action. Conditions are very good now as the river is clear and low flowing. By Chris Manderson on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-october-26th-2011/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-october-26th-2011/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:24:03 -0400 The river is flowing low and clear right now, looks beautiful. Smallmouth are active, and trips averaged about 40 fish per float last week. However fishing has been somewhat inconsistent, with each day being different, having different active times. By Chris Manderson on Saturday, October 22, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-october-19th-2011/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-october-19th-2011/ Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:15:07 -0400 The last week has been as good a fishing week as we have seen recently. Cooler days and nights have the smallmouth very active. There is about a month left of this season, so time is now! By Chris Manderson on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-october-12th-2011/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-october-12th-2011/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:42:46 -0400 Fall fishing has been really good this week. The French Broad has cleared up since last weekend; conditions are close to ideal now. Fish have been active most of the day as a result of cooler temperatures, though mid-morning and mid-afternoon still are the strongest bites. By Chris Manderson on Friday, September 30, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-september-28th-2011/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-september-28th-2011/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:11:10 -0400 The French Broad continues to flow low and clear despite drizzle conditions this week.  Smallmouth are active, too, due to the cooler days that came with the rain. By Chris Manderson on Friday, September 23, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-september-21th-2011/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-september-21th-2011/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:32:33 -0400 Cooler days have made for good fishing in the river. Clarity has been very good this week, and smallmouth have been very active; trips averaged about 60 fish per day last week. By Chris Manderson on Friday, September 16, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-september-14th-2011/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-september-14th-2011/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:59:33 -0400 The river is flowing about half normal for this time of year, clear and shallow. Several shoal areas are now too low to float. Smallmouth are pooled up and conditions are very favorable for fishing the river. By Chris Manderson on Thursday, September 01, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-august-31st-2011/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-august-31st-2011/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:26:15 -0400 Fun week on the river! Afternoon storms kept some stain in the water all week but not too much for the smallmouth bite. By Chris Manderson on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-august-24th-2011/ http://www.ashevillenow.com/articles/french-broad-river-fishing-report-august-24th-2011/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:21:05 -0400