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  • Tue 18
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    Twilight Barge Ride

    Featured August 18 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm Recurring

    Spend an evening on the lake enjoying the nocturnal sounds of the park. Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great blue herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bear. Your naturalist will discuss park history as well as the sights and sounds encountered on your trip creating a unique experience. The Barge […]

    $6.00
  • Tue 25
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    Evening Paddle

    Featured August 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Recurring
    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening, viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal floatation device) vest style. Guests can unload watercrafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per person for […]

    $10.00
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The barge is currently out of service while repairs are being done. An update will be posted when barge rides resume. Thank you for your understanding!