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Sharing Our Lives with Horses

What is your mindspa? Read more to find out what Carla Hawkinson our Equestrian Manager has to share!

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Adventures are meant to be shared

Adventures are experiences that are meant to be shared.

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Carried Away

This late September afternoon, Blackberry Farm was hosting a group of veterans, from the local chapter of Project...

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Ultimate Conservationist

Fly fishing guides are on the forefront of the fight for sustainability and protection of our natural resources.

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Trout Foolery

April is a great month for fly fishing in East Tennessee as streams are typically alive with wild trout willing to eat...

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Saving the Land, Many Hoofprints at a Time

The heritage of man and horse runs deep in the Great Smoky Mountains, with countless hoofprints left before us.

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Veggie Shots

A healthy snack idea from children's cookbook author Helen DeFrance!

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Paintball at Blackberry Farm

This new adventure activity is sure to create unforgettable memories for all that step foot on it.

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Of Early Spring and Dry Flies

The incredibly mild Winter has provided better than average fishing thus far.

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Discover the Essence of the Human Equine Experience

Over eons, horse enthusiasts have discerned that there is more to know about the beast than the effort required to...

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Fuzzy Horses, Clear Days, Hot Chocolate

Winter at Blackberry Farm is a good time to be with horses.

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Planning for a New Year

The start of the New Year comes with resolutions and hopes for the months to come.

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Keeping Your Heart Warm in Cold Months

Fly Fishing Manager Alex Quick shares Winter fly fishing tips and stories.

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Thankful Angler

We are fortunate to get to spend days enjoying the true beauty of southern Appalachia, but rarely take the time to sit...

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A Sporting Chance

Brown trout in the Smokies are quite a topic of discussion.

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September’s Observations of Transition

Become a better angler by immersing yourself in the textures, sights, sounds and smells of the landscape.

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First Signs of Fall

Fall is right around the corner – perhaps even coming early this year.

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Adjusting Your Angling Perspective

Alex Quick, Fly Fishing Manager, shares his most recent adventure of a day hike to a small mountain stream fairly high...

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Fly Fishing High on a Mountainside

We often use warmer summer days as an excuse to sneak off to one of the many higher elevation streams of the Great...

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Get the Kids Outside

Fly Fishing Manager Alex Quick shares a few tips to help kids become interested in the world of fly fishing.

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5 Summer Hiking Tips

Summertime is the most popular time to get out on the trails!

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Hit the Water

The Summertime is the time to be on, or in, the water.

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Tips for a Great Trail Riding Experience

Blackberry never looked better than from the back of a good horse!

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Blackberry Bucket List for May

Ever wondered what to do with a day at Blackberry Farm? Here are our favorites for May!

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Spring Paddling

For those of us that know about it, paddling has become an annual trip each spring.

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Choosing the Right Bug – Demystifying Entomology

I opened my fly box the other day to pluck from it a small size 16 “Mr. Rapidan” dry fly, one of my favorite patterns...

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Catch and Release

The "catch and release" mentality is a vital conservation tool in the angling world.

Podcasts

Lachlan Morton and Robbie Ventura

Professional cyclist Lachlan Morton stories his cycling feats and how he keeps his love of the sport alive.

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Tyler Farrar and Mari Holden with Robbie Ventura

Clip in and enjoy the final installment of our four-part series from the 2019 Blackberry Farm Pro-Am Classic.

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George Hincapie and Christian Vande Velde

Join the discussion on US cycling athletes and getting youth excited about cycling in part three of our 2019 Pro-Am...