New Walking Trail Opens at Blackberry Creek Park

Canada, KY · July 9, 2026

The fog is lifting off the Tug Fork this morning, revealing a humid but busy Thursday ahead. If you're heading toward Belfry, keep an eye out for the band students practicing near the high school.

📰 The Lead

The Blackberry Creek Community Park is seeing a surge in activity this week as volunteers and county crews finalize the new walking trail loop. This project, which has been in the works since last fall, aims to provide a safer, paved path for residents who previously had to walk along the narrow shoulders of KY-1056. The final layer of asphalt was laid yesterday, and today, crews are installing the new solar-powered lighting fixtures along the perimeter. These lights are a significant addition, allowing for evening use during the shorter winter days ahead. Local organizers are planning a small ribbon-cutting ceremony for next Saturday, but the path is officially open for use starting this morning. It’s a quiet victory for the neighborhood, turning a patch of flood-prone land into a reliable spot for a morning stroll.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Belfry High Band Camp Starts — Students are hitting the field early today for the first full-day rehearsals of the season.

  • Pond Creek Road Brush Clearing — Maintenance crews are out today clearing brush along the narrowest stretches of Old Pond Creek Road.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 84°F · Low 71°F — Rain showers (32% chance of precipitation)
    • Keep a light rain jacket handy for those afternoon pop-up showers.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Belfry: Community Garden Workday — Blackberry Creek, 9:00 AM Help weed and harvest the shared plots; extra hands are always welcome.

  • Williamson: Farmers Market — Downtown Williamson, 4:00–7:00 PM Fresh local produce and handmade crafts just across the river.

  • Pikeville: Main Street Live — Pikeville City Park, 6:00 PM Live music and food trucks downtown—perfect for a Thursday night outing.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Hatfield-McCoy Feud Sites While many think of the feud as distant history, the sites scattered around our hills are quiet markers of a complex past. The nearby Hog Trial site remains a favorite for hikers, tucked away where the geography still dictates the pace of life.

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