The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]
Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. Learn about the constellations and viewable plants with the […]
Join us for a hike down the Dolan Branch Trail and experience the beauty of 20′ Dolan Branch Falls. Along the way, we will encounter countless smaller cascades and learn about the important history Bays Mountain played in the founding of Kingsport. We will make stops at the abandoned Bays Mountain Filter Plant and old […]
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident amphibians and reptiles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss park history as well as the signs and sounds encountered on your trip, creating a unique experience. The Barge Ride lasts approximately 45 minutes and may be canceled due to weather. The barge […]
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]
Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
As the sun sets and the forest begins to stir, join us for a Twilight Amphibian Hike at Bays Mountain Park. Spring is prime time for frogs and salamanders, so we’ll explore wooded trails and wetland edges to listen for evening calls and search for these secretive creatures. Along the way, learn about amphibian life […]
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, […]