
End-of-Summer Riverside Picnic at Carrier Park — West Asheville
Blankets and shared snacks spread across Carrier Park’s big lawns beside the French Broad River, with flat walking paths and river overlooks for an easygoing end of summer evening. Bring your own food and drinks for a casual Asheville Transplants meetup near the picnic shelter.
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