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The Birds and the B's

Guided birdwatching has become a beloved pastime of many Blackberry guests. It is fascinating to follow the behaviors...

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Come Grow with Us

We offer so many Equestrian Opportunities here at Blackberry Farm!

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Top 5 Adventures for Spring

Activities Manager, Thomas Krajewski, reveals his top 5 activities to participate in this spring!

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Ready to Fish

As spring nears and the sun's warm light warms the water, fish will be getting an antsy feeling to surface the water....

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In the Saddle

Most of us learned how to ride a bike when we were kids, but over time it seems that most of us also hit a point where...

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Let's Ride

Cycling in the Smokies has never been better! We have weekends at all activity levels.

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Winter Time Casting and Coffee

Winter time cast work can be as long or as short as you like, just few casts or several cups of coffee worth. Alex...

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Making the Best You

You may simply desire to get outside more this year. Maybe invite a few friends to join you!

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The Art of the Escape

Sure, there’s something to be said about the joy of anticipating a planned vacation. But it can’t quite compare to the...

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Hike Alum Cave Trail

During the winter months several of our guides like to switch gears to hiking. The trails are almost empty, the woods...

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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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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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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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Hiking in the Winter

We're sharing few reasons to hike the Smokies this Winter!

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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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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...