Beginning March 11 and continuing to April 5, visitors wishing to attend a planetarium show will access the nature center through the left side glass doors at the main entrance.
FYI: Maintenance crews will be performing work in the wolf habitat over the coming weeks. The habitat will be open for viewing but some areas will be closed for maintenance work.
Riding bicycles in the animal habitat area is prohibited.
All pets must be placed on a 6ft visible leash at all times when at the park. No pets are allowed in the animal habitat area.
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High Ropes

The Hawks Nest

The Hawks Nest is a 40 ft. two-tier Adventure Course featuring 4 Zones that allow participants to work together as a team to traverse obstacles on the course.

Participants will enter the course via a cargo net that ascends to the first zone. Zone 1 includes the “Complex X” which has both the foot cable and handline forming a horizontal X. Zone 2 includes the “Matrix” which is a series of vertical wooden beams that are used for support. Zone 3 is the “Team Traverse” which includes pulleys and several handing ropes that provide support for the group. Zone 4 is the “Lateral Limbo” which is a series of vertical wooden beams that are used for support.

The Hawks Nest is booked as a group only and must have a minimum of 10 with a maximum of 24 and requires a minimum age of 11. Please call the Nature Center at 423-229-9447 for more information.

*Our Adventure Course will not be opening for the 2023 summer season.*



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853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589