River inspires friends to explore, loves learning about animals, has such a big heart for our world, and wants to protect nature!
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Receive Text UpdatesRiver loves seeing animals in nature! She also loves inviting her friends on hikes and climbing rocks!
River’s favorite animal is a deer…especially baby deer! One of her favorite activities is riding around our neighborhood near the Appalachian Trail to look for deer!
River’s favorite outdoor activity is biking on the greenway and rafting on the French Broad River.
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