Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium Adopts New Logo
After an overwhelmingly positive response from the Kingsport community, Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium will be adopting a new official logo that celebrates the park’s 50 years of history. The […]
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Bays Mountain Park loses gray wolf
Bays Mountain Park is sad to announce the death of Netar – the elder female member of its wolf pack. Park officials say the 15-year-old gray wolf and former alpha […]
Registration Now Open for Summer Day Camp
Adventure and learning come together every day at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium! This summer, your child can spend a week learning and exploring in nature at Bays Mountain Park’s […]
Beloved Bobcat Kirby Has Passed
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is deeply saddened to announce the death of Kirby the bobcat. Kirby died peacefully in his sleep under the care of naturalist staff in his […]
Summer Naturalist Internship
Want to spend your summer at Bays Mountain Park? We’re looking for a naturalist intern! Review the information below, and submit your application by April 4, 2022 for consideration. Qualifications: Applicant […]
50th Anniversary Books Unveiled
Last night, November 16, the two books created for Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium’s 50th Anniversary were officially unveiled to a crowd of supporters and local media. The winner of […]
Bays Mountain Wants to Hear from You!
None of what goes on at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium would be possible without your support—so the staff at Bays Mountain wants to hear from you. Bays Mountain is […]
A Night With Rangers
Join Bays Mountain Park at Bays Mountain Brewing Company this Thursday, October 21 for “A Night with Rangers.” It’s a little like stand-up comedy, but with real nature stories from […]
Fall Fest
There’s no better place to experience fall than Bays Mountain Park, and for its 50th Anniversary year, BMP is celebrating the new season with Fall Fest. “Some may remember the fall […]
Near to Nature: Pawpaws
The Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a small, native fruit tree growing in floodplain forests and creekbeds throughout the Appalachian Mountains. Pawpaws are recognized by their enormous, paddle-shaped leaves and slender, […]
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